Match 3 of IPL 2026 brings together Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Monday, March 30. Indian fans can watch live on Star Sports Network on TV and stream on JioHotstar. First ball at 7:30 PM IST at Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati, toss at 7:00 PM IST.
This one carries an extra storyline. The two sides completed a blockbuster pre-season trade with Sanju Samson heading to CSK and Ravindra Jadeja joining RR. RR holds a commanding 4-1 edge from the last five meetings.
Riyan Parag leads Rajasthan, while Ruturaj Gaikwad captains Chennai. All TV channels, streaming platforms, and match details are right here.
RR vs CSK Match 3: Date, Time, and Venue IPL 2026
Everything you need to know before the toss on March 30.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | TATA Indian Premier League 2026 (19th Edition) |
| Match | Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings (Match 3) |
| Date | Monday, March 30, 2026 |
| Toss Time | 7:00 PM IST |
| Match Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati |
| Format | Men’s T20 (Night Match) |
| On-Field Umpires | To be announced |
| Third Umpire | To be announced |
RR vs CSK JioHotstar Streaming: Plans and How to Watch
Free IPL streaming is gone. JioHotstar is the only official online platform for all 74 IPL 2026 matches, with plans starting at Rs 79 per month. Check your telecom plan first.
Jio prepaid recharges from the Rs 349 bundle offer three months of access, covering the full season through May 31. Airtel, Vi, and BSNL also include JioHotstar on select plans.
Five steps to watch live:
- Recharge with a bundled plan or subscribe directly at jiostar.com
- Download the JioHotstar app from the Play Store or App Store
- Log in with your registered mobile number
- Go to Sports, then Cricket, then TATA IPL 2026
- Tap the live match and pick your commentary language
Works on Samsung Tizen, LG WebOS, Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, and JioFiber or AirFiber boxes. Replays and highlights are available after every game. Need at least 5 Mbps for HD and 15 Mbps for 4K.
RR vs CSK Live on Star Sports: TV Channels in India
Star Sports broadcasts all 74 IPL 2026 matches live across eight language feeds at no extra cost. Your existing DTH or cable connection covers everything. No app, no login required.
Providers carrying Star Sports: Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV, Dish TV, D2H, DEN Networks, and local cable operators.
| Channel | Language |
|---|---|
| Star Sports 1 SD and HD | English |
| Star Sports 1 Kannada | Kannada |
| Star Sports 1 Marathi SD and HD | Marathi |
| Star Sports 1 Telugu SD and HD | Telugu |
| Star Sports 1 Tamil SD and HD | Tamil |
| Star Sports 1 Hindi SD and HD | Hindi |
| Star Sports 2 SD and HD | English |
| Star Sports Select 1 and 2 | English |
Prefer audio? All India Radio carries live ball-by-ball commentary for every match.
RR vs CSK IPL 2026: TV Channels and Streaming Worldwide
IPL 2026 has official broadcast deals across every major region. Costs vary by location. Australia offers a free trial, UK viewers can grab a day pass, and North America runs entirely through Willow TV.
| Country or Region | TV Channel | Streaming Platform | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK and Ireland | Sky Sports Cricket and Main Event | Sky Go, NOW TV | Day pass £7.99 / Week £14.99 / Month £33.99 |
| Australia | Fox Cricket, Foxtel | Kayo Sports | 7-day free trial, no lock-in |
| USA and Canada | Willow TV | Willow TV App, Amazon Prime Add-on | $9.99/month on Prime; also on DISH, Sling TV, DirecTV, Xfinity, Spectrum, Fubo |
| South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App, DStv | DStv subscription required |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Go NZ, NOW App | YuppTV also available |
| Middle East and North Africa | CricLife | BeIN Connect | BeIN Sports subscription required |
No official broadcaster in your country? ICC.tv covers regions without a dedicated deal.
RR vs CSK Probable Playing XI: IPL 2026 Match 3
Full squads confirmed. Playing XI will be announced at the toss at 7:00 PM IST.
Rajasthan Royals Probable XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Dasun Shanaka, Jofra Archer, Adam Milne, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande
Impact Players: Vignesh Puthur, Donovan Ferreira
Chennai Super Kings Probable XI: Sanju Samson, Ayush Mhatre, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Shivam Dube, Dewald Brevis, Prashant Veer, MS Dhoni (wk), Noor Ahmad, Matt Henry, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj
Impact Players: Rahul Chahar, Kartik Sharma, Sarfaraz Khan
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Conclusion: RR vs CSK Match 3 March 30: Star Sports TV And JioHotstar Live Streaming
Match 3 is at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati on March 30. Toss at 7:00 PM IST, first ball at 7:30 PM IST. Star Sports covers the full TV broadcast in eight languages at no extra cost. JioHotstar offers online streaming for Rs 79 per month or as part of a Jio recharge from Rs 349. The UK has Sky Sports, Australia has Kayo, and North America has Willow TV.
RR holds a 4-1 edge, but CSK’s new-look lineup with Samson at the top makes this one hard to call.
FAQs
Star Sports Network has the full TV broadcast across eight language feeds. For online streaming, JioHotstar is the official platform, with plans starting at Rs 79 per month.
The toss is at 7:00 PM IST, and the first ball is at 7:30 PM IST on March 30, 2026.
No. JioHotstar requires a paid plan for all IPL 2026 matches. Star Sports on TV remains free for anyone with an active DTH or cable connection.
Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.
A Jio prepaid recharge of Rs 349 includes three months of JioHotstar and covers every match through the May 31 final.
Sky Sports Cricket holds the UK broadcast rights. Streaming is available on Sky Go and NOW TV, with flexible day passes starting at £7.99.
Riyan Parag leads Rajasthan Royals. Ruturaj Gaikwad is the captain of Chennai Super Kings.
