Two powerhouse batting line-ups – Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals – will lock horns in what promises to be a mouth-watering match number 16 of IPL 2026 on Friday in Guwahati. The dynamic young duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi have a combined 292 runs to their name as the opening pair, with each being quite impressive in the three games that they have played thus far this season. But the seasoned duo of Virat Kohli and Phil Salt aren’t far behind either, having amassed 151 runs in 2 games.
When we talk about the bowling line-up, RR have done well – with Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma and Ravi Bishnoi stepping up to deliver on the expectations. At the same time, an RCB line-up sans spearhead Josh Hazlewood has done well so far.
Match Details
- Date: Friday, April 10, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: ACA Stadium, Barsapara, Guwahati
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar / Star Sports Network
RR vs RCB Match Preview
Rajasthan Royals have been clinical, winning three out of three matches. Their opening pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and the young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been destructive, while their bowling attack, led by Jofra Archer and Ravi Bishnoi, has stifled opponents.
On the other hand, the defending champions RCB arrive in Guwahati after a historic performance where they posted 250 runs against CSK. With Rajat Patidar leading the side and Virat Kohli in vintage form, RCB’s batting depth looks unparalleled. This is RCB’s first away game of the season, and they will be keen to prove their dominance outside of Bengaluru.
RR vs RCB Head-to-Head
The rivalry has been closely contested over the years, with RCB holding a slight edge.
- Total Matches Played: 34
- RCB Won: 17
- RR Won: 14
- No Result: 3
RR vs RCB Probable Playing 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
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Phil Salt (wk), Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Tim David, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Duffy
Pitch Report: ACA Stadium, Guwahati
The Barsapara Cricket Stadium is known for being a high-scoring venue with a lightning-fast outfield. While the pitch offers some initial swing for pacers under lights, it generally stays true for the batters. Expect a total in the range of 190-210.
RR vs RCB Match Prediction: Who will win today’s IPL match?
This is a clash between RR’s balanced bowling attack and RCB’s explosive batting lineup. While RR has the “home” advantage in Guwahati and a more settled bowling unit, RCB’s momentum after their 250-run haul is hard to ignore.
However, according to Google Sports Data, the Rajasthan Royals hold a slight edge with a 53.8% winning probability compared to the RCB’s 46.2%.
Prediction: Rajasthan Royals are slight favorites to win Match 16 and maintain their spot at the top of the table, though a Virat Kohli masterclass could easily swing it in RCB’s favor.
