The other game of the blockbuster is scheduled in IPL 2026 with the Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru playing against each other in the 16 th match at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati. RR are flying high because they are the only unbeaten team in the tournament, whereas defending champions RCB enter into this game with two overwhelming victories. TheCricGuide has your back with the latest information and analysis, the best RR vs RCB match prediction, fantasy tips, playing XI, and the pitch report.
Match Details
Match: RR vs RCB, Match 16
ACA Stadium (Barsapara), Guwahati
10 April 2026 | 7:30 PM IST.
ACA Stadium Pitch Report
The Barsapara pitch is flat and has short boundaries hence a batter friendly pitch. The ball has gripped slightly more than normal here, though, and spinners have assistance during the middle overs, IPL 2026. Pacers are able to harvest early movement when there is moisture overnight.
- Average Score: 170-195
- Dew Factor: Heavy – greatly in favour of the chasing team.
- Toss advantage: Toss first.
Chasing teams have been the order of the day at this venue where they have won four out of the last five matches. The dew factor will be the largest factor in the RR vs RCB IPL 2026 prediction today.
RR vs RCB Probable Playing XI (2026 Updated)
The likely starting lineups of both teams will be based on the most recent previews of the matches, team setups and recent results. Final formations can change based on the toss, pitch conditions and any last minute decisions of the teams.
Predicted XI of Rajasthan Royals.
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Riyan Parag (c)
- Dhruv Jurel (wk)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Donovan Ferreira
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Jofra Archer
- Nandre Burger
- Tushar Deshpande
- Sandeep Sharma
Impact Goal: Ravi Bishnoi / Shubham Dubey.
Predicted XI of Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Virat Kohli
- Phil Salt
- Rajat Patidar (c)
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Tim David
- Jacob Bethell
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Krunal Pandya
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Yash Dayal
- Abhinandan Singh
Impact Player: Romario Shepherd / Jordan Cox
Team Form & Recent Performance.
Form and team balance are the crucial aspects in terms of any IPL match prediction and both Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have started off well in IPL 2026. We can have a quick look at the performance of each side leading up to this very important Match 16 game.
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Three victories in three games played.
- Top of the IPL 2026 points table with NRR of +2.403
- Suryavanshi–Jaiswal opening pair firing on all cylinders
- Good bowling by Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Won two out of two matches – best NRR in the tournament.
- Defending champions in superb form
- Kohli and Patidar leading the batting team.
- 43-run demolition of CSK showed squad depth and balance
Injury Updates
Closely followed by the two teams will be the fitness of the players and it is likely that any last minute injury concerns might have an effect on the final team formations. The following is the most recent injury news on RR vs RCB before Match 16.
Rajasthan Royals
- Sam Curran – Sidelined the whole season (groin injury)
- No other significant issues.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- No injury issues – full-strength team at hand.
Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 34
- RCB Wins: 17
- RR Wins: 14
- No Result: 3
RCB have the general head to head advantage and have prevailed in five out of their seven encounters with the Royals. In this match, Virat Kohli is the top run scorer with 896 runs and Yuzvendra Chahal is the leading wicket taker with 24 dismissals.
Fantasy Cricket Tips (RR vs RCB)
Give preference to the team batting second after the toss, – dew plays a major part in chasing in this ground.
Top Picks
- Virat Kohli – The highest scorer in this match of all times; must pick.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal – 93 runs in 2 games of IPL 2026; hot streak.
- Jofra Archer – Express speed, wicket taking skills at any level.
- Krunal Pandya – Worthy of bat and ball.
Budget Picks
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- Jitesh Sharma
- Nandre Burger
Captain Choices
- Virat Kohli
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
Vice-Captain Choices
- Rajat Patidar
- Riyan Parag
Probable Best Batter
The best selection is Virat Kohli. Having made 896 runs against Rajasthan Royals in the overall history of IPL and two powerful knocks in IPL 2026 already, his big-match temperament and consistency render him the most dangerous batter to watch today.
Probable Best Bowler
The one to watch is Jofra Archer. His speed, yorkers, and powerplay threat can be seen as the most dangerous weapon of RR. The early rain at Guwahati will just contribute to his performance.
RR vs RCB Forecast (IPL 2026)
This is as close an IPL match prediction as you will get this season. Both teams are in excellent shape and the toss will be a determinant.
Key Factors
- RR have no losses and have outstanding balance as a team and familiarity with the home.
- RCB is full strength, Kohli is in form and head to head advantage.
- Dew is very much biased towards the chasing team.
- The throw will probably become the highlight of the match.
Winning Probability
- Rajasthan Royals: 45%
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 55%
RCB are the thin-sliced favourites, according to head-to-head, depth of the squad and injury free. But when an unbeaten RR is playing at their home ground in Guwahati, then the current match is really hard to make sure as to who might win today.
Final Thoughts
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