A blockbuster clash awaits in IPL 2026 as Rajasthan Royals (RR) take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 16 at the ACA Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Friday, April 10.
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Rajasthan Royals have been in outstanding form this season, winning all their matches so far. They began their campaign with victories over Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans, and followed it up with an impressive win against Mumbai Indians. The 2008 champions look determined to end their long wait for a second IPL title.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have also been equally dominant. They started their campaign with a win over Sunrisers Hyderabad and then defeated Chennai Super Kings to maintain a perfect record. Led by Rajat Patidar, RCB will aim to continue their unbeaten run and halt RR’s winning streak.
Match Details
- Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Match 16, IPL 2026
- Date & Time: Friday, April 10, 7:30 PM (IST)
- Venue: ACA Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
- Broadcast: JioStar Network Channels, JioHotstar (App & Website)
Pitch Report – Guwahati
The pitch at ACA Barsapara Stadium has shown signs of slowing down as the match progresses. In the previous game, the team batting first posted a big total, and the chasing side struggled to keep up with the required rate.
This suggests that batting first could be advantageous.
Captains winning the toss may prefer to set a target and defend it.
Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 34
- RR Wins: 14
- RCB Wins: 17
- No Result: 3
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have a slight edge historically, making this contest even more exciting.
Predicted Playing XIs
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
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 Player: Ravi Bishnoi
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Duffy
Impact Player: Suyash Sharma
Probable Best Performers
Best Batter: Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli has looked in good touch despite not converting starts into big scores. He will be eager to play a match-winning innings and anchor RCB’s batting lineup.
Best Bowler: Sandeep Sharma
Sandeep Sharma continues to prove his value with crucial breakthroughs. His ability to swing the ball and deliver in key moments makes him a vital asset for Rajasthan Royals.
Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Considering the pitch conditions in Guwahati, batting first could offer a significant advantage.
Prediction:
Team batting first to win – Slight edge to Royal Challengers Bengaluru
RCB’s unbeaten run and strong lineup give them a narrow advantage, but RR’s form ensures a thrilling contest.
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