A high-voltage contest awaits as Rajasthan Royals lock horns with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 16 of IPL 2026 at the Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati, on Friday.
It’s been a flawless run for the Rajasthan Royals, who opened their account by taking down Chennai Super Kings and followed it up with a comfortable outing against the Gujarat Titans. Their latest triumph over the Mumbai Indians further cemented their status as early contenders.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have matched the early pace of the competition, kicking off with a solid result against Sunrisers Hyderabad before edging past Chennai Super Kings in a high-profile showdown. Led by Rajat Patidar, they now eye a third consecutive victory while aiming to halt the Rajasthan Royals’ winning run.
Complete Details of RR vs RCB Match
Fixture: Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Match 16
Date: April 10, 2026 (Friday)
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Toss Time: 07:00 PM IST
Ground: ACA Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
RR vs RCB Head-to-Head Record
Matches – 34
RR – 14
RCB – 17
ACA Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati Pitch Report
In the last outings at the ACA Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, the sides batting first have dominated the rivals. The surface appeared to slow down later, suggesting captains might prefer to bat first and put runs on the board.
RR vs RCB: Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter: Virat Kohli
After a fluent fifty in the opener, Virat Kohli was not able to get going in the second match. Heading into the Guwahati fixture, he will be keen to bat deep and anchor the innings, providing a solid base for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who remain unbeaten this season.
Probable Best Bowler: Sandeep Sharma
If there’s one bowler who often flies under the radar, Sandeep Sharma would be right up there. In the previous outing against the Mumbai Indians, he delivered a crucial breakthrough by dismissing Rohit Sharma early, shifting momentum. His contest with Virat Kohli promises to be a key attraction.
Who will win the RR vs RCB match 16 of IPL 2026?
Rajasthan Royals have looked one of the most complete sides this season, ticking boxes across departments. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, meanwhile, have also built strong momentum with back-to-back wins. On current form, RR might hold a slight edge, but it promises to be a closely fought contest.
RR vs RCB: 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
Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar(C), Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Krunal Pandya, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Romario Shepherd, Tim David, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Duffy
Impact Players -Suyash Sharma
