IPL 2026, RR vs RCB Today Match: Rajasthan Royals will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 16 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Friday, April 10, 2026.
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IPL 2026, RR vs RCB Match Details
| Match | Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Match 16 |
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| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 | | Date | Friday, April 10, 2026 | | Time | 7:30 PM LOCAL | 2:00 PM GMT | 7:00 AM PT | 10:00 AM ET | | Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
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Match Preview
Rajasthan Royals have emerged as one of the most consistent sides early in the season, winning all three of their opening matches to sit at the top of the points table. Led by Riyan Parag, the team registered a 27-run win over Mumbai Indians in a rain-affected clash in their previous outing.
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Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has been in fine form, scoring 170 runs in three matches, including a match-winning 77 in the last game. Spinner Ravi Bishnoi has also impressed with the ball, providing crucial breakthroughs in the middle overs.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, captained by Rajat Patidar, come into the contest on the back of a dominant 43-run win over Chennai Super Kings. The team has maintained a strong net run rate of +2.907.
Big-hitting batter Tim David powered RCB in the last match with an unbeaten 70 off 25 balls, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar led the bowling attack with a three-wicket haul. Veteran batter Virat Kohli has also contributed with 97 runs in two matches. The defending champions will now look to continue their momentum in their first away fixture of the season.
Head-to-Head
- Total matches: 34
- Rajasthan Royals: 14 wins
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 17 wins
- No result: 3
Weather Forecast and Pitch Report
There is a 30% chance of rain in Guwahati on Friday evening, with temperatures expected to hover around 23°C and humidity near 70%.
The pitch at Barsapara Cricket Stadium is known to favor batters. A high-scoring contest is likely, although early movement with the new ball and some grip in the middle overs could assist bowlers.
Squads:
Rajasthan Royals Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel(w), Riyan Parag(c), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Shubham Dubey, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Brijesh Sharma, Ravi Singh, Adam Milne, Dasun Shanaka, Kuldeep Sen, Sushant Mishra, Kwena Maphaka, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Vignesh Puthur, Aman Rao Perala
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad: Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Duffy, Suyash Sharma, Jacob Bethell, Rasikh Salam Dar, Kanishk Chouhan, Venkatesh Iyer, Josh Hazlewood, Mangesh Yadav, Swapnil Singh, Jordan Cox, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, Satvik Deswal
Predicted XIs
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma.
Impact Sub: Ravi Bishnoi
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Duffy.
Impact Sub: Suyash Sharma
Broadcast and Streaming
The match will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network, while live streaming available on the JioHotstar app and website.
