The "Halla Bol" brigade returns home live on [[/channel/willow-sports-live-cricket-tv/:Willow by Cricbuzz]] via TrillerTV as the Rajasthan Royals (RR) host the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati. In a historic shift for the franchise, local hero Riyan Parag leads the Royals as full-time captain for the first time in his home city, facing a revamped CSK side in this high-octane Monday night clash. The 2026 season brings a "Blockbuster Trade" storyline to the forefront. After years of leading the Royals, Sanju Samson-fresh off a Player of the Tournament performance in India's 2026 T20 World Cup win-returns to his former home as a member of the Yellow Army. With Ruturaj Gaikwad back at the helm and the legendary MS Dhoni ready for another season, the Super Kings aim to spoil the homecoming of Guwahati's favorite son. Rajasthan Royals: The Riyan Parag Era The Royals have officially handed the reins to Riyan Parag following the trade of [[/fighter/sanju-samson/40519/:Sanju Samson]]. The squad remains a powerhouse of boundary-hitters, featuring Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shimron Hetmyer. With [[/fighter/jofra-archer/39927/:Jofra Archer]] leading the pace attack and the wily Yuzvendra Chahal hunting for wickets, RR's strategy in Guwahati is to utilize the high-scoring nature of the Barsapara track to overwhelm the CSK bowlers early. Chennai Super Kings: The Great Rebuild Following a challenging 2025 season, CSK has executed a "Total Reset." The blockbuster acquisition of [[/fighter/sanju-samson/40519/:Sanju Samson]] (traded for Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran) adds immense firepower to a top order that already features a fully fit Ruturaj Gaikwad. With [[/fighter/noor-ahmad/40394/:Noor Ahmad]] leading the spin department and MS Dhoni likely playing an "Impact Player" role to provide late-innings finishes, CSK looks like a balanced juggernaut once again. Key Player Matchups to Watch [[/fighter/sanju-samson/40519/:Sanju Samson]] vs Yuzvendra Chahal: The former RR captain faces his long-time teammate. Chahal's leg-spin against Samson's aggressive footwork will be the tactical highlight of the middle overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Khaleel Ahmed: Jaiswal's explosive intent at the top of the order against the left-arm swing and pace of Khaleel Ahmed. Riyan Parag vs MS Dhoni: The young, local captain looking to outmaneuver the greatest tactical mind in IPL history during the final "death over" phase.