Rajasthan Royals (RR) take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 16 of IPL 2026 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati on Friday, April 10, 2026. Match starts at 7:30 PM IST (toss at 7:00 PM IST).
Watch the live telecast on Star Sports Network and live stream on JioHotstar (app and website).
This is the headline match of IPL 2026 so far. Both teams are unbeaten. RR top the table at 3-0 with 6 points. RCB sit 3rd at 2-0 with 4 points. Someone’s perfect record ends tonight. It does not get bigger than this in the league stage.
This is also RR’s last home match in Guwahati this season. After this, they shift to the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Captain Riyan Parag will want to leave Barsapara with a perfect 3-0 home record.
RR vs RCB IPL 2026 Match 16: Quick Details
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | RR vs RCB, IPL 2026 Match 16 |
| Date | Friday, April 10, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM IST) |
| Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| TV Telecast (India) | Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada (+ HD) |
| Live Streaming (India) | JioHotstar (App and Website) |
| Live Streaming (UK) | Sky Sports Cricket / Sky Go / NOW TV |
| Live Streaming (USA) | Willow TV |
| Live Streaming (Australia) | Kayo Sports / Fox Cricket |
How to Watch RR vs RCB Live in India
On TV: Star Sports Network broadcasts all IPL 2026 matches in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. Available on Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV, Dish TV, and D2H.
Online Streaming: JioHotstar is the exclusive platform. Plans start at ₹79/month (Mobile), ₹149/month (Super), and ₹299/month (Premium with 4K). Bundled access available through Jio, Airtel, and Vi recharge plans.
RR vs RCB Head-to-Head Record in IPL
This is one of the IPL’s oldest rivalries, dating back to the very first season in 2008. RCB hold the historical edge, but recent results have been closely contested.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 34 |
| RCB Wins | 17 |
| RR Wins | 14 |
| No Result | 3 |
| RCB Wins in Last 7 | 5 out of 7 |
| At Chinnaswamy Stadium | 4-4 (evenly split) |
| At Jaipur | 5-5 (evenly split) |
RCB completed a double over RR in IPL 2025, winning both home and away matches. But RR knocked RCB out in the IPL 2024 Eliminator at Ahmedabad, so the psychological battle is far from one-sided.
Virat Kohli is the all-time leading run-scorer in this rivalry with a staggering 896 runs. Yuzvendra Chahal tops the bowling charts with 24 wickets, having played for both franchises. Chahal now plays for PBKS, so neither team has him tonight.
This match is played at Guwahati, a neutral venue for both teams. RR have played and won both their home matches here this season, while this is RCB’s first visit to Barsapara in IPL 2026.
Current Form: Both Teams Unbeaten
Here is the Current Form of both Teams:
Rajasthan Royals (Won 3, Lost 0 – 1st on Points Table)
RR have been the best team in IPL 2026 so far. They crushed CSK in the opener (CSK bowled out for 127), edged GT by 6 runs in Ahmedabad, then beat MI by 27 runs in a rain-affected 11-over match at this venue.
Yashasvi Jaiswal is the team’s top scorer with 170 runs in 3 matches. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has 122 runs including his famous 15-ball fifty vs CSK. Ravi Bishnoi leads the IPL 2026 Purple Cap with 7 wickets in 3 matches. Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger have been excellent with the new ball.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Won 2, Lost 0 – 3rd on Points Table)
The defending champions have been dominant. They chased down SRH’s total with Virat Kohli anchoring the run chase in Match 1, then destroyed CSK by 43 runs in Match 11 after posting 250 on the board.
Tim David was the star in the CSK match, smashing 70* off just 25 balls. Devdutt Padikkal has scored two consecutive fifties as the impact player. RCB’s batting depth is terrifying: Salt, Kohli, Patidar, Tim David, Jitesh Sharma all in the same lineup.
RCB’s bowling has been effective but could face its toughest test yet against RR’s explosive openers.
RR vs RCB: Probable Playing XIs
Here are the Probable Playing XI of both Teams:
Rajasthan Royals Probable XI
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag (C), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi (Impact Player).
Bishnoi as impact player has been a masterstroke. The leg-spinner has 7 wickets in 3 matches and currently holds the Purple Cap. Jadeja adds a fascinating subplot: he is 40 runs away from 500 runs against RCB in IPL history, meaning he has scored 460+ runs against RCB across his career. Tonight, he faces his old CSK teammates’ biggest rivals.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Probable XI
Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal (Impact), Rajat Patidar (C), Tim David, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Abhinandan Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy.
RCB’s batting is arguably the deepest in the tournament. Salt and Kohli at the top, Patidar at 3, Tim David at 5. Padikkal as impact player adds another dimension. Their concern is bowling: without Josh Hazlewood and Yash Dayal, they rely on Bhuvneshwar, Duffy, Shepherd, and Krunal Pandya.
Key Player Battles to Watch
Virat Kohli vs Jofra Archer: Kohli has 896 runs in this rivalry, the most by any batter. Archer’s raw pace in Guwahati will test even Kohli’s technique. CricketAddictor notes Kohli has handled Archer well in T20s, but Archer on his day can trouble anyone.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar: The 15-year-old striking at 240+ against Bhuvneshwar’s clever swing bowling. Experience vs fearless youth. This powerplay duel could decide the match.
Tim David vs Ravi Bishnoi: David smashed 70* off 25 balls in his last match. Bishnoi is the Purple Cap holder with 7 wickets. This middle-overs battle is the game within the game.
Sandeep Sharma vs Virat Kohli: An underrated rivalry. Sandeep has dismissed Kohli multiple times in the IPL. His medium-pace with new ball movement has consistently troubled the RCB star.
Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
RR have won both their home matches at Barsapara this season. The pitch has been batting-friendly with consistent bounce, but bowlers who hit the right lengths have also been rewarded.
The dew factor plays a significant role in evening matches here, making the ball skid onto the bat in the second innings. Teams chasing have a clear advantage. The toss winner will almost certainly bowl first.
Weather: Overcast conditions with rain a concern. The RR vs MI match at this venue was rain-affected and reduced to 11 overs. A similar interruption cannot be ruled out. However, if a full game is possible, expect totals of 180-200+.
RR vs RCB Match 16 Prediction
RR are slight favourites due to home advantage (2-0 at Guwahati), the current form of Jaiswal (170 runs) and Bishnoi (7 wickets, Purple Cap), and familiarity with the Barsapara conditions.
But RCB have the deeper batting order and the defending champions’ mentality. Tim David’s 70* off 25 balls showed RCB can score at a rate that even RR’s bowling would struggle to contain. If Kohli fires at the top, RCB can chase anything.
The rain forecast adds a wildcard. If this becomes a shortened match, the team with more explosive openers (Jaiswal-Sooryavanshi vs Salt-Kohli) gains the advantage. Either way, this promises to be the match of the tournament so far.
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Final Thoughts: Watch RR vs RCB on Jio Hotstar And Star Sports Network
RR vs RCB is the clash of the two unbeaten teams in IPL 2026. Tune in at 7:30 PM IST on Friday, April 10 on Star Sports (TV) or JioHotstar (streaming).
Table-toppers vs defending champions. Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi vs Salt and Kohli. Bishnoi’s Purple Cap vs Tim David’s 25-ball 70*. Archer’s pace vs Bhuvneshwar’s guile. Someone’s unbeaten run ends tonight. This one is unmissable.
