Rajasthan Royals face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026 Match 16 in Guwahati. Check match timing, live streaming, pitch report and weather update.
Rajasthan Royals' Ravi Bishnoi celebrates with teammates after the dismissal of Mumbai Indians' captain Hardik Pandya during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match against Rajasthan Royals at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, in Guwahati district of Assam on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (IANS/Biplab Banerjee)
The Rajasthan Royals will take on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 16 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, with both teams looking to extend their winning streaks.
Rajasthan Royals have enjoyed a dream start to the season, winning all three of their matches so far. Victories over Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, and Mumbai Indians have propelled them to the top of the standings. Led by Riyan Parag, RR look like one of the most balanced sides this season, with both their batting and bowling units firing in tandem.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru, meanwhile, have also started strongly with back-to-back wins. Under the leadership of Rajat Patidar, RCB have built momentum with impressive performances against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai. With a power-packed batting lineup featuring Virat Kohli and Phil Salt, they will look to continue their winning run.
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Weather conditions are expected to remain clear during match hours, despite earlier concerns about rain in the afternoon.
The probability of rain drops significantly to around 3–6% by the time the match begins (7:30 PM IST), indicating minimal chances of interruption.
However, high humidity levels (around 80–85%) could lead to heavy dew in the second innings, making it difficult for bowlers to grip the ball and favouring teams chasing under the lights.
What time will the RR vs RCB IPL 2026 match start?
The match will begin at 7:30 PM IST.
What time will the toss take place?
The toss is scheduled for 7:00 PM IST.
Where is the RR vs RCB match being played?
The match will be held at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.
Where can you watch the RR vs RCB IPL 2026 match live on TV?
The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network in India.
Where can you livestream the RR vs RCB match?
Fans can stream the match live on the JioHotstar app and website.
Matches: 30
RR wins: 12
RCB wins: 15
No Result: 3
Royal Challengers Bengaluru hold a slight edge historically, having won more matches against Rajasthan Royals.
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
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 (RCB):
Virat Kohli, Phil Salt (wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Tim David, Jitesh Sharma, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy, Abhinandan Singh
Impact Player: Suyash Sharma
The Barsapara surface is expected to be batting-friendly, with a flat pitch, quick outfield, and short square boundaries aiding stroke play.
Pacers could get some early assistance due to moisture from earlier rain, especially with the new ball. However, as the match progresses, conditions should ease for batters.
Spinners may come into play in the middle overs as the pitch slows down slightly, but dew in the second innings is likely to reduce their effectiveness.
Team News & Key Updates
Rajasthan Royals:
RR are likely to stick with their winning combination. Their opening pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been in explosive form, providing strong starts.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru:
RCB will rely heavily on their experienced core. Tim David adds finishing power, while their pace attack led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar remains a key strength.
Players to Watch
Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR): In destructive form at the top and capable of taking the game away early.
Virat Kohli (RCB): The backbone of RCB’s batting lineup and crucial in chases.
Riyan Parag (RR): Leading from the front with both bat and captaincy.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB): Key with the new ball, especially under helpful conditions.
Rajasthan Royals: Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel, Donovan Ferreira, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Ravi Singh, Aman Perala, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja, Dasun Shanaka, Adam Milne, Brijesh Sharma, Jofra Archer, Kuldeep Sen, Kwena Maphaka, Nandre Burger, Ravi Bishnoi, and Sandeep Sharma
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (c), Tim David, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Philip Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Jacob Bethell, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Abhinandan Singh, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Swapnil Singh, Nuwan Thushara, Venkatesh Iyer, Jacob Duffy, Jordan Cox, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, Kanishk Chouhan, Mangesh Yadav, Satvik Deswal
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