IPL 2026: Match 16, RR vs RCB Match Prediction & Who Will Win Today’s IPl Match Between Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru?
- Sakib Sadnan
- Updated: April 9, 2026
- 6.00 PM IST
Match 16 of IPL 2026 brings together two unbeaten sides — Rajasthan Royals and defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru — at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Friday, April 10. RR sit at the top of the points table with three wins from three, while RCB are right behind them with two big victories. This is the best match of the season so far, and it promises to be a cracker.
RR vs RCB Match Details
Match | Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 16th Match |
Date & Time | Friday, April 10, 7:30 PM IST |
Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
Tournament | Indian Premier League 2026 |
Format | T20 |
Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
Barsapara Cricket Stadium — Pitch Report
The Guwahati pitch offers pace and bounce early on, which helps fast bowlers in the powerplay. Spinners get some grip in the middle overs. The big factor here is dew — humidity is high in the evenings and dew makes bowling very tough in the second innings. The team defending has won only one of the last five matches at this venue. Average first innings total here is around 175–190.
RR vs RCB Toss Prediction
Chasing is heavily favoured at Guwahati due to dew. In IPL 2026 so far, captains have chosen to bowl first in 11 of 13 matches. Expect the toss winner to chase here too.
Toss Prediction: Bowl First (Chase)
RR vs RCB Head-to-Head Record(All-time)
| Matches Played | RR Wins | RCB Wins | No Results |
|---|---|---|---|
|
34 |
14 |
17 |
03 |
RCB lead the all-time head-to-head 17–14. They also won both meetings against RR in IPL 2025. However, RR have never lost to RCB in a playoff match — including knocking them out in the 2024 Eliminator. In the last 5 matches, RCB have won 3 and RR have won 2.
RR vs RCB Predicted Playing XIs
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Duffy
RR vs RCB Key Players from Previous Games
Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians (Match 13)
| Batters | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 77* | 32 | 10 | 4 | 240.62 |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 39 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 278.57 |
| Riyan Parag | 20 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 200.00 |
| Bowlers | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | O | M | R | W | Econ |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 2.0 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 12.50 |
| Nandre Burger | 2.0 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 10.50 |
| Sandeep Sharma | 3.0 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 8.67 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings (Match 10)
| Batters | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Tim David | 70* | 25 | 3 | 8 | 280.00 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | 50 | 29 | 5 | 2 | 172.41 |
| Rajat Patidar | 48 | 19 | 1 | 6 | 252.63 |
| Bowlers | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | O | M | R | W | Econ |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4.0 | 0 | 41 | 3 | 10.25 |
| Jacob Duffy | 4.0 | 0 | 58 | 2 | 14.50 |
| Abhinandan Singh | 3.4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 8.18 |
RR vs RCB Players to Watch
Batters to Watch
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) — The Orange Cap leader of IPL 2026 with 170 runs in three matches at a strike rate of 163.46. Already has two fifties this season and is batting at his absolute best. His ability to dominate the powerplay against Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s swing will be one of the most important battles of this match
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR) — The most explosive batter in the tournament right now, striking at 249 this season. His recent run of form is jaw-dropping — scores of 52 off 17, 175 off 80, 39 off 14 across formats tell the full story. He is capable of winning a match inside the first six overs and is the best bet to score a 25–30 run cameo at a strike rate above 200
- Virat Kohli (RCB) — Scored 97 runs across two games and is in excellent touch. The biggest name in this rivalry with 896 career runs against RR. His battle against Sandeep Sharma, who has dismissed him seven times at an average of 19, is a contest fans must watch closely
- Tim David (RCB) — One of the most dangerous finishers in T20 cricket worldwide, with 103 sixes in T20s since 2025 across 61 matches. Smashed 70 off just 25 balls in the last game, including eight sixes. If he gets 15 balls at the crease, at least two sixes are almost guaranteed
Bowlers to Watch
- Jofra Archer (RR) — Three wickets in the season so far and consistently clocking 150 kph. His pace and bounce on this Guwahati surface make him the most dangerous bowler in this match. His spell in the powerplay against Salt and Kohli could set the tone for the entire game
- Nandre Burger (RR) — Five wickets in three matches and has been excellent with the new ball. Works brilliantly in tandem with Archer to put pressure on opposition openers early
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB) — Has taken 20 wickets against Rajasthan Royals in his IPL career at an economy of 8.75. His swing and seam movement at Guwahati will test both Sooryavanshi and Jaiswal in the very first over. He is the most important bowler in this match
- Ravi Bishnoi (RR) — Seven wickets in three matches at an economy of 9.11 and currently holds the Purple Cap. His leg-spin will be crucial in the middle overs, especially against RCB’s middle-order heavy-hitters like Tim David and Rajat Patidar
RR vs RCB Today Match Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1: If RR Bat First
- Powerplay Score: 55–70
- Predicted Total: 175–190
- Match Result: RCB to win
Scenario 2: If RCB Bat First
- Powerplay Score: 60–70
- Predicted Total: 180–195
- Match Result: RCB to win
Who Will Win RR vs RCB Today?
Both teams are in red-hot form and this is genuinely hard to call. RR’s strength lies in their explosive openers — if Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi fire, they can set any total. But if Bhuvneshwar Kumar takes an early wicket, RR’s middle order will face real pressure.
One important factor — this is RCB’s first away game of the season. Both their wins came at the batting-friendly Chinnaswamy. Guwahati is a very different challenge.
That said, RCB simply have more match-winners across all eleven positions. Their batting depth, Bhuvneshwar’s record against RR, and the confidence of a defending champion make them the stronger pick.
Prediction: Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win.
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❓FAQs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are predicted to win due to stronger overall squad and match-winners.
The toss winner will likely bowl first because chasing is easier due to dew.
The average first innings total is 175–190 runs.
