Rajasthan Royals face Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026 Match 69 (Group A) at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, on Tuesday, 19 May 2026, starting at 19:30 IST (UTC+5:30). The venue holds 30,000 spectators. Rajasthan Royals are one-time IPL champions (2008). Chennai Super Kings are five-time IPL champions (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023). Sanju Samson captains Rajasthan Royals and Ruturaj Gaikwad leads Chennai Super Kings.

Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur is a compact ground where short boundaries make big scores common. Dew under the floodlights is a significant factor in the second innings. Short square boundaries and a typically flat surface make this one of the best batting venues in the IPL calendar, with RR home matches here regularly producing totals above 180.

Chennai Super Kings are the most successful franchise in IPL history with five titles and bring the experience and composure to perform in high-pressure, high-scoring matches at venues like Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

Match times by timezone

IPL 2026 Match 69 starts at 19:30 IST (UTC+5:30) in Jaipur. Fans in India and across the subcontinent watch during prime time. UK viewers tune in at 2:00 PM GMT (UTC+0) in London. Australian fans in Sydney and Melbourne follow the action at 12:00 AM AEST (UTC+10). US East Coast viewers can watch from 10:00 AM EDT (UTC-4) in New York. For the exact current local time in India, check India time and Jaipur time.

With the IPL group stage delivering only four playoff spots from ten teams, every match in the second half of the season carries maximum stakes. A two-point win not only improves a franchise’s position in the table but also strengthens their net run rate, which can be the deciding factor when two sides finish level on points. Both Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings will approach this fixture with full intent, knowing that the difference between a playoff berth and an early exit can come down to a single result.