The Indian Premier League 2026 reaches a fever pitch as the only two undefeated teams in the competition, Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, face off in Match 16 today on April 10 2026. Hosted at the ACA Barsapara Cricket Stadium. This clash in Guwahati is the final home game for the Royals at this venue before they move their base to Jaipur. Currently sitting at the top of the points table with three wins from three matches, the Riyan Parag-led Rajasthan Royals have looked clinical in all departments.
Meanwhile, the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, captained by Rajat Patidar, occupy the third spot with two wins from two games. With both teams boasting power hitters and disciplined bowling units, this clash is expected to be a high-scoring blockbuster under the Guwahati lights.
RCB vs RR, Match 16: All You Need to Know
| Match | Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Match 16 |
| Date | Friday, April 10, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT |
| Venue | ACA Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar App and Website |
RR Vs RCB Head-to-Head Records: A Statistical Breakdown
| Total Matches Played | 34 |
| Rajasthan Royals Won | 14 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru Won | 17 |
| No Result / Tied | 3 |
| Highest Score (RR) | 217 |
| Highest Score (RCB) | 205 |
| Lowest Score (RR) | 58 |
| Lowest Score (RCB) | 70 |
IPL 2026, Match 17: Team News And Injury Updates For RR Vs RCB Match in Guwahati
There is no news of fresh injuries in either team, which means that the two captains are able to select their strongest possible teams. Rajasthan Royals would primarily depend on their spinner pair of Ravi Bishnoi and Nandre Burger to take advantage of the conditions that the Guwahati pitch might offer.
Jacob Duffy, who took 5 wickets in 2 matches, is certainly one of the standout players for the defending champions and along with Bhuvneshwar Kumar, they are expected to take the lead in the bowling department. The exchange between the RR openers and RCB bowlers with the new ball during the power play will most probably decide the outcome of the game.
Rajasthan Royals Predicted Playing XI
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag (C), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande.
(Impact Player: Ravi Bishnoi)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XI
Phil Salt (WK), Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Duffy.
(Impact Player: Suyash Sharma)
FAQs: RR vs RCB, IPL 2026
Who has won more matches in the RR vs RCB head-to-head record?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru hold a slight lead with 17 wins compared to 14 victories for Rajasthan Royals in their 34 encounters.
Where is the RR vs RCB IPL 2026 Match 16 being played?
The match is scheduled to take place at the ACA Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on April 10 2026.
Who are the current captains for the Rajasthan Royals and the RCB in IPL 2026?
Riyan Parag is leading the Rajasthan Royals this season, while Rajat Patidar is the captain of the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Which player currently holds the Orange Cap in IPL 2026?
Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal holds the Orange Cap with 170 runs scored across his first three matches of the season.
What was the result of the last meeting between RR and RCB?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the last encounter by 15 runs during the IPL 2025 season after posting a total of 205 runs.
