RR will begin their IPL 2026 campaign by playing a clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on March 30 at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati

Ahead of the league, former Team India cricketer Aakash Chopra revealed the possible reasons why Shreyas Iyer does not get credit as a captain. Earlier, in the 2024 edition, Iyer helped Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to clinch the title, but did not get enough credit for the job