Sanju Samson is set for an emotional reunion as he faces Rajasthan Royals for the first time since joining Chennai Super Kings, adding a compelling subplot to Monday’s IPL clash in Guwahati. After being the face of RR for over a decade, leading them to the 2022 finals and becoming their all-time leading run scorer, Samson’s switch marks the end of an era for the Royals.Go beyond limits with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Now in CSK colours, Sanju Samson has been in top form after a brilliant T20 World Cup campaign, which included three crucial half-centuries. With MS Dhoni ruled out due to injury, Samson is expected to play a key leadership role at the top of the order alongside skipper Rituraj Gaikwad.In this match, Ravindra Jadeja also faces his former CSK teammates after returning to RR. Chennai seem to be entering a transformational phase, with young talent on the rise and a balanced bowling attack offering depth.For Rajasthan, Samson’s departure signals a fresh start under new captain Ryan Prag. Their batting will depend on Yashvi Jaiswal, supported by Shimron Hetmyer, while concerns remain over his bowling consistency.Both teams, coming off disappointing seasons, will look to reset and start their campaigns on a strong note.
RR vs CSK Head to Head
- Total Matches Played: 31
- Rajasthan Royals: 15
- Chennai Super Kings: 16
RR vs CSK: Pitch reportA fresh pitch will be used for Monday’s clash, although rain forced it under cover on the eve of the match. Rain is forecast for the afternoon, but conditions are expected to improve by the evening, raising hopes of a full game. The weather has already disrupted preparations, with Rajasthan Royals’ practice sessions being called off. Early damping can help bowlers easily in under light conditions.RR vs CSK: Predicted XIsRajasthan Royals Predicted XI: Yashvi Jaiswal, Vibhu Suryavanshi, Ryan Parag (c), Dhruv Jorrell (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Donovan Ferreira, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Impact Sub: Nandre Berger/Adam MilneChennai Super Kings Prediction XI: Rituraj Gaikwad (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Ayush Mahatre, Matt Short, Shivam Dubey, Karthik Sharma, Prashant Vir, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmed, Matt Henry, Khalil Ahmed, Impact Sub: Anshul Kamboj/Gurjapaneet SinghRR vs CSK: Guwahati Weather UpdateConditions are expected to remain mostly cloudy with showers during the day. Evening is likely to remain humid with some late showers. The temperature will be between 27°C and 19°C. Encouragingly, the chance of rain during match time will drop to around 20%, increasing the chances of an uninterrupted game. RR vs CSK: Live Streaming DetailsRR vs CSK match will be played at Barspara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The match will start at 7:30 PM. The match will be telecast on Star Sports Network and live streaming will be on JioHotstar.RR vs CSK squadsRajasthan Royals: Ryan Prag (C), Dhruv Jural, Donovan Ferreira, Luan Dray Pretorius, Ravi Singh, Aman Prala, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Vibhu Suryavanshi, Yashvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja, Dasan Shanaka, Adam Milne, Brijesh Kulfa Sharma, Nanfra, K Sanfra, Adam Milneberger, Ravi Bishnoi and Sandeep Sharma.Chennai Super Kings: Sanju Samson, Devald Brews, Shivm Dubey, Rituraj Gaikwad (c), Ayush Mahatre, Matt Henry, Akhil Hussain, Noor Ahmed, Jamie Overton, Matthew Short, Khalil Ahmed, Zach Foulkes, Anshul Khamboj, Nathan Ellis, Sarfraz Khan, Rahul Chahar, Karthik Patel, Iram Khan Sharma, Karthik Khan Sharma Prashant Vir, Shreyas Gopal, Spencer Johnson, Gurjapaneet Singh and Mukesh Chaudhary.
