MS Dhoni didn't travel with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) squad to Guwahati for the match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) due to an injury.

All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja reflected on an emotional outing against his former side, Chennai Super Kings, after playing a key role in Rajasthan Royals (RR) emphatic eight-wicket win in their IPL 2026 opener.

Ravindra Jadeja, who had been part of CSK for 13 years, was traded to Rajasthan Royals ahead of the auction.

Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a 15-ball half-century after an impressive show from the bowlers, setting up an emphatic eight-wicket win for Rajasthan Royals in their IPL opener against a sluggish Chennai Super Kings.

Ravindra Jadeja marked his comeback in Rajasthan Royals (RR) colours after 17 years with a double-wicket blow against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the ACA Stadium and said he felt pink looks good' on him.

RR vs CSK, IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's destructive knock and a superb bowling performance ensured a massive victory for Rajasthan Royals over Chennai Super Kings.

Sanju Samson is set for an emotional clash against Rajasthan Royals, the side he led and shaped for over a decade, as he turns out for Chennai Super Kings.

IPL 2026 begins on Saturday, while RR start their campaign with a match against Chennai Super Kings on March 30 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.

Riyan Parag will be leading Rajasthan Royals after the side traded its former captain Sanju Samson to Chennai Super Kings.

Batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi left everyone thoroughly impressed with his maiden IPL season in 2025.