IPL 2026 is set for its most explosive encounter yet as the table-topping Rajasthan Royals face the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 16 today on April 10 2026. This fixture at the ACA Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati features two sides that are yet to lose a game this season. The Riyan Parag-led Royals have secured three consecutive victories, while the Rajat Patidar-led RCB have looked equally dominant with two clinical wins. With superstars like Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal firing on all cylinders, the result of this match will determine which team remains the only undefeated side in the tournament. Fans can expect a run fest as both teams boast the most destructive batting lineups of the 2026 season.
RR Vs RCB IPL 2026 Match Details
| Match | Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Match 16 |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 19) |
| Date | Friday, April 10, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT |
| Venue | ACA Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
ACA Barsapara Stadium Guwahati Pitch Report
Barsapara Cricket Stadium remains a favourite for hitters thanks to its flat ground and tight borders. The pitch consistently sees totals over 200 runs this season, placing it among India’s top-scoring grounds. So far, even with a new ball that may give pacers a little edge – like Jofra Archer – the surface keeps rewarding aggressive shots through both halves. Often, dew sets in late afternoon in Guwahati. Messes up bowlers’ ability to hold the ball during the second innings. That means captains usually choose to bowl first after winning the toss. Aiming for safer batting under floodlights when chasing. Pretty much every game here ends with batters pressing hard on the strike side. And despite early promise from fast bowlers, it’s the calm at night that really shapes outcomes.
RR Vs RCB Predicted Playing XIs
Rajasthan Royals Predicted XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Riyan Parag (C), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Sandeep Sharma, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Nandre Burger, Ravi Bishnoi.
(Impact Player: Donovan Ferreira)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Predicted XI: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Rajat Patidar (C), Devdutt Padikkal, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Tim David, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Duffy.
(Impact Player: Suyash Sharma)
Winner Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match?
The Barsapara Stadium has become a fortress for the Rajasthan Royals, with no losses recorded there in 2026. As it happens, they have been dominant at this secondary home ground, turning it into a tough place for opponents to conquer. The opening duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi end up setting strong starts – often hitting 70-plus runs in the powerplay. That said, despite being on fire too, the opposing team lacks that same edge. So far, this match feels more about momentum than pure talent.
RR vs RCB, Match 16, IPL 2026 Winner Prediction: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).Â
