IPL 2026: Key Details for RR vs RCB Match in Guwahati
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Key Takeaways
Guwahati, April 9 (NationPress) In an exciting clash, the Rajasthan Royals will face off against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 16th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati this Friday. Both teams are in great form, and one of them is set to halt the other’s winning momentum.
The Rajasthan Royals currently lead the points table, having triumphed in all three of their matches against formidable opponents like the Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, and Mumbai Indians. On the other hand, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru come into this match with back-to-back victories over the Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai.
Both teams feature strong batting line-ups, although Rajasthan seems to have a slight edge in their bowling department under the captaincy of Riyan Parag. The pace attacks from both sides are equally menacing with the new ball; Jacob Duffy and Bhuvneshwar Kumar lead Bengaluru’s charge, while Jofra Archer pairs with Nandre Burger for Rajasthan.
A crucial aspect of this match will be how Bengaluru copes with Rajasthan’s explosive opening duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who have been in blistering form this season. In response, the defending champions will depend on Virat Kohli and Phil Salt to set a solid foundation, allowing Tim David to unleash his power-hitting later in the innings, especially after his impactful performance against Chennai.
Match Timing: Friday, April 10, 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Broadcast Information: The RR vs RCB match will be aired live on Star Sports channels, while JioHotstar will provide a live stream of the game.
Team Squads:
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.