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Royals' New Look Faces Super Kings
30 Mar
Summary
- Rajasthan Royals face Chennai Super Kings on March 30.
- Dasun Shanaka replaces injured Sam Curran for RR.
- Jofra Archer leads the Royals' bowling attack.
The Rajasthan Royals are set to clash with the Chennai Super Kings in their opening IPL 2026 match on March 30, held at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The Royals are navigating changes, notably the absence of Sam Curran due to injury, with Dasun Shanaka brought in as his replacement. This substitution allows for varied team compositions as RR seeks a strong start.
The predicted playing XI for Rajasthan Royals includes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal opening the innings. The middle order features Shimron Hetmyer, captain Riyan Parag, wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, and Donovan Ferreira. This lineup combines seasoned players with emerging talent.
RR's bowling attack will be anchored by Jofra Archer, supported by spinners Ravi Bishnoi and pacers Sandeep Sharma and Tushar Deshpande. Impact player options include Nandre Burger, Adam Milne, and Dasun Shanaka, offering flexibility for different match situations.
