Rajasthan Royals (RR) haven’t even taken the field in IPL 2026, but they are already at the centre of a debate. It is not about team combinations or form, but about where they are playing. The franchise’s decision to host their first set of home games in Guwahati instead of Jaipur hasn’t gone down well with many, especially with fans in Rajasthan missing out on marquee clashes early in the season.
Matches against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), usually the biggest draws, will all be played in Assam. Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin, who himself spent three years at RR, didn’t hold back while sharing his view on the move.
“That’s not fair”: Ashwin questions split-home approach
“They have not been playing at one venue, and that is just not fair,” Ashwin said while speaking on his YouTube channel, cutting straight to the point. He wasn’t dismissing the logic entirely. Riyan Parag leading the side, local support in Assam, bigger reach — all valid.
“I know Riyan Parag is the captain and he will get support in Assam; I understand all that,” he added. “But if you want to play, play the entire season there.”
That’s really the crux. It’s not about Guwahati getting games. It’s about Jaipur losing them and RR not being able to make a home fortress.
Ashwin even brought up his own time with Punjab Kings. “I was the captain of Punjab Kings when we had to play a few matches in Indore, and that is a huge factor. I know there is gate collection and fan support. RR have a lovely brand and an ecosystem; it is close to my heart because I enjoyed that team environment.”
Rajasthan Royals fixtures in IPL 2026 first phase
DateDayMatchVenueTime30 MarMondayRajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super KingsGuwahati7:30 PM4 AprSaturdayGujarat Titans vs Rajasthan RoyalsAhmedabad7:30 PM7 AprTuesdayRajasthan Royals vs Mumbai IndiansGuwahati7:30 PM10 AprFridayRajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers BengaluruGuwahati7:30 PM‘Riyan Parag is from Assam..’: Rajasthan Royals’ Guwahati-Jaipur IPL venues strategy called unfair Inside Sport India.
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