Published on: 9 April 2026
Match Date: 10 April 2026, 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium (ACA Stadium), Guwahati
On-field Umpire: Kumar Dharmasena | Third Umpire: Virender Sharma
🏏 RR vs RCB Match Preview
The IPL 2026 juggernaut rolls into the vibrant city of Guwahati for a blockbuster clash as the Rajasthan Royals (RR) take on the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 16th match of the tournament on Friday, 10th April 2026 at 7:30 PM IST.
Both teams have made sensational starts to their campaigns. RR has won all three of their matches so far, while RCB remains unbeaten with two consecutive victories. This top-of-the-table clash promises to be a thrilling encounter.
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📌 RR vs RCB Match Details at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPL 2026 Match 16 |
| Date & Time | 10 April 2026, 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium (ACA Stadium), Guwahati |
| On-field Umpire | Kumar Dharmasena |
| Third Umpire | Virender Sharma |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar Live Stream – Watch free live streaming |
| TV Broadcast | Star Sports – TV channel schedule |
| Live Scores | Cricbuzz Live Scores – Ball-by-ball updates |
| Weather | AccuWeather – Real-time weather forecast |
🟣 Rajasthan Royals (RR) – Full Squad & Analysis
Captain: Riyan Parag | Coach: Kumar Sangakkara
👥 RR Full Squad for IPL 2026
Batters & Wicketkeepers:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- Dhruv Jurel (wk)
- Riyan Parag (c)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Donovan Ferreira (wk)
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk)
- Ravi Singh (wk)
- Shubham Dubey
All-rounders:
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Dasun Shanaka
- Yudhvir Singh Charak
- Aman Rao
- Brijesh Sharma
Bowlers:
- Jofra Archer
- Nandre Burger
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Sandeep Sharma
- Tushar Deshpande
- Kwena Maphaka
- Sushant Mishra
- Kuldeep Sen
- Adam Milne
- Vignesh Puthur
- Yash Raj Punja
RR Strengths:
- Explosive Top Order: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi have been in sensational form. Jaiswal scored an unbeaten 77 off 32 balls in the last match, while Suryavanshi smashed 39 off 14 balls.
- World-Class Spinners: Ravindra Jadeja, Ravi Bishnoi, and Wanindu Hasaranga form a deadly spin trio.
- Pace Attack: Jofra Archer has taken 3 wickets already, and Nandre Burger has been even more effective.
- Balanced Batting Depth: Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer provide stability in the middle order.
RR Weaknesses:
- Over-reliance on Top 3: If Jaiswal and Suryavanshi fail early, the middle order can be exposed.
- Death Bowling Consistency: Archer and Burger need support in the final overs.
🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) – Full Squad & Analysis
Captain: Rajat Patidar | Coach: Andy Flower
👥 RCB Full Squad for IPL 2026
Batters & Wicketkeepers:
- Virat Kohli
- Phil Salt (wk)
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Rajat Patidar (c)
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Tim David
- Swapnil Singh
- Jordan Cox (wk)
All-rounders:
- Krunal Pandya
- Romario Shepherd
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Jacob Bethell
- Kanishk Chouhan
- Mangesh Yadav
- Vihaan Malhotra
Bowlers:
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Josh Hazlewood (expected to play this match)
- Nuwan Thushara
- Rasikh Salam
- Suyash Sharma
- Jacob Duffy
- Abhinandan Singh
- Satvik Deswal
- Vicky Ostwal
- Yash Dayal
RCB Strengths:
- Explosive Top Order: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, and Devdutt Padikkal can demolish any bowling attack.
- Powerful Finishers: Tim David and Romario Shepherd are among the best finishers in T20 cricket.
- Experience in Bowling: Bhuvneshwar Kumar (202 IPL wickets) and Josh Hazlewood provide control and wicket-taking ability.
- Momentum: RCB has won all their matches so far and is in red-hot form.
RCB Weaknesses:
- Middle-Order Consistency: After the top three, the batting depth is slightly untested.
- Spin Attack: Suyash Sharma is the only frontline spinner; others are part-timers.
🎯 RR vs RCB Predicted Playing XI
RR Predicted Playing XI:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- Dhruv Jurel (wk)
- Riyan Parag (c)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Jofra Archer
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Nandre Burger
- Sandeep Sharma
Impact Player: Donovan Ferreira / Tushar Deshpande
RCB Predicted Playing XI:
- Phil Salt (wk)
- Virat Kohli
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Rajat Patidar (c)
- Tim David
- Krunal Pandya
- Romario Shepherd
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Josh Hazlewood
- Suyash Sharma
- Nuwan Thushara
Impact Player: Jitesh Sharma / Venkatesh Iyer
🏟️ RR vs RCB Pitch Report & Weather – Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati
🌾 Pitch Report:
The Barsapara Stadium pitch is batting-friendly with good bounce and carry. The boundaries are relatively short, making it a paradise for power-hitters. Teams chasing have enjoyed more success, with only one successful defense in the last five matches.
Key Stats:
- Matches played at Barsapara: 8
- Matches won batting first: 4
- Matches won batting second: 3
- Average first innings score: 146
- Highest team total: 199/4
- Highest successful chase: 152
Early moisture under the covers can assist pacers with swing, especially if rain has fallen earlier. Spinners come into play in the middle overs as the pitch offers turn and bounce. A score above 180 should be highly competitive.
☀️ Weather:
Cloudy and humid conditions expected. There is a chance of rain earlier in the day, but by match time (7:30 PM IST), the chances of rain drop to around 14%. Temperatures will hover between 18°C and 28°C.
👉 Real-time weather update: AccuWeather
📊 RR vs RCB – Head-to-Head Record
| Stat | RR | RCB |
|---|---|---|
| Total Matches | 34 | 34 |
| Wins | 14 | 17 |
| No Result | 3 | 3 |
| Last 5 Matches | 2 | 3 |
Important Stats:
- RCB has a slight advantage in the head-to-head record, winning 17 out of 34 encounters.
- Last season, RCB defeated RR on both occasions, including a 9-wicket victory in Jaipur.
- The last match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium saw RCB defend 205 runs and win by 11 runs.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored 75 and 77 in his last two matches against RCB.
- Virat Kohli has a stellar record against RR, including an unbeaten 113 in 2024.
📊 Detailed Betting Odds for RR vs RCB (Saffronexch)
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🏏 Match Winner & Toss Odds
| Market | RR Odds | RCB Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Match Winner | 2.05 | 1.77 |
| Toss Winner | 1.90 | 1.90 |
| Toss & Match Winner (RR) | 3.10 | – |
| Toss & Match Winner (RCB) | – | 2.72 |
| Toss & Match Winner (None) | 2.00 | – |
📈 Total Runs (Match & Team)
| Market | Over/Under Line | Over Odds | Under Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total runs (match) | 365.5 | 1.66 | 2.09 |
| Total runs (match) | 375.5 | 1.91 | 1.79 |
| Total runs (match) | 385.5 | 2.10 | 1.65 |
| RR total if batting first | 185.5 | 1.65 | 2.05 |
| RR total if batting first | 190.5 | 1.83 | 1.83 |
| RR total if batting first | 195.5 | 2.05 | 1.65 |
| RCB total if batting first | 190.5 | 1.65 | 2.05 |
| RCB total if batting first | 195.5 | 1.83 | 1.83 |
| RCB total if batting first | 200.5 | 2.05 | 1.65 |
📈 Session Runs – First 6, 8, 10, 15 Overs (Innings #1)
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
| Overs | Over Line | Over Odds | Under Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 overs | 57.5 | 1.63 | 2.11 |
| 6 overs | 59.5 | 1.84 | 1.84 |
| 6 overs | 61.5 | 2.02 | 1.69 |
| 8 overs | 73.5 | 1.71 | 1.94 |
| 8 overs | 75.5 | 1.87 | 1.81 |
| 8 overs | 77.5 | 2.02 | 1.66 |
| 10 overs | 90.5 | 1.67 | 2.05 |
| 10 overs | 92.5 | 1.84 | 1.84 |
| 10 overs | 94.5 | 2.05 | 1.67 |
| 15 overs | 130.5 | 1.63 | 2.11 |
| 15 overs | 134.5 | 1.84 | 1.84 |
| 15 overs | 138.5 | 2.11 | 1.63 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
| Overs | Over Line | Over Odds | Under Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 overs | 58.5 | 1.63 | 2.11 |
| 6 overs | 60.5 | 1.84 | 1.84 |
| 6 overs | 62.5 | 2.02 | 1.69 |
| 8 overs | 75.5 | 1.71 | 1.94 |
| 8 overs | 77.5 | 1.87 | 1.81 |
| 8 overs | 79.5 | 2.02 | 1.65 |
| 10 overs | 91.5 | 1.67 | 2.05 |
| 10 overs | 93.5 | 1.84 | 1.84 |
| 10 overs | 95.5 | 2.05 | 1.67 |
| 15 overs | 134.5 | 1.63 | 2.11 |
| 15 overs | 138.5 | 1.84 | 1.84 |
| 15 overs | 142.5 | 2.11 | 1.63 |
🎲 Even/Odd Runs (First 6,8,10,15 Overs)
| Team | Market | Even Odds | Odd Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| RR | First 6 overs total | 1.89 | 1.89 |
| RR | First 8 overs total | 1.89 | 1.89 |
| RR | First 10 overs total | 1.89 | 1.89 |
| RR | First 15 overs total | 1.89 | 1.89 |
| RCB | First 6 overs total | 1.89 | 1.89 |
| RCB | First 8 overs total | 1.89 | 1.89 |
| RCB | First 10 overs total | 1.89 | 1.89 |
| RCB | First 15 overs total | 1.89 | 1.89 |
💥 Over #1 Total Runs (Innings #1)
| Over Line | Over Odds | Under Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 6.5 runs | 1.63 | 2.20 |
| 7.5 runs | 1.89 | 1.85 |
| 8.5 runs | 2.25 | 1.60 |
First Boundary will be:
- 4 runs – 1.22
- 6 runs – 3.33
🎯 Dismissal Methods (Innings #1)
| Dismissal Type | RR Odds | RCB Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Caught (2-way) | 1.30 | 1.30 |
| Not caught | 3.33 | 3.33 |
| Bowled (7-way) | 5.35 | 5.35 |
| LBW (7-way) | 12.50 | 12.50 |
| Run out (7-way) | 20.00 | 20.00 |
| Stumped (7-way) | 36.00 | 36.00 |
| Other (7-way) | 201.00 | 201.00 |
| Fielder Catch (7-way) | 1.36 | 1.36 |
| Keeper Catch (7-way) | 7.00 | 7.00 |
Total runs before first dismissal:
- RR: Over/Under 28.5 (1.85 each)
- RCB: Over/Under 29.5 (1.85 each)
🧢 Player Performance – Individual Total Runs
| Player | Team | Over/Under Line | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | RCB | 33.5 | 1.85 / 1.85 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | RR | 29.5 | 1.85 / 1.85 |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | RR | 27.5 | 1.85 / 1.85 |
🏆 Best Score & Winner After Sessions
| Market | RR Odds | RCB Odds | Draw Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winner after first 6 overs | 2.05 | 1.79 | 15.00 |
| Winner after first 8 overs | 2.05 | 1.76 | 18.00 |
| Winner after first 10 overs | 1.92 | 1.85 | 20.00 |
| Winner after first 15 overs | 2.00 | 1.75 | 25.00 |
| Best score first 6 overs | 2.00 | 1.76 | – |
| Best score first 8 overs | 2.01 | 1.74 | – |
📊 Total Wickets, Ducks & Tied Match
| Market | Over/Under | Over Odds | Under Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total wickets | 13.5 | 2.00 | 1.72 |
| Total ducks | 0.5 | 1.56 | 2.33 |
| Tied match | – | Yes: 21.00 | No: 1.01 |
🎯 RR vs RCB Match Predictions (11 Types)
🏏 1. Match Winner Prediction
Prediction: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) – Winning odds: RR 2.05, RCB 1.77. RCB has a superior head-to-head record, explosive top order, and better death bowling.
🎲 2. Toss Prediction
Prediction: Rajasthan Royals – Toss odds are equal (1.90 each). RR might win the toss and choose to bowl first.
🔥 3. Top Batsman Prediction
- RR: Yashasvi Jaiswal (over 29.5 runs – 1.85)
- RCB: Virat Kohli (over 33.5 runs – 1.85)
🎯 4. Top Bowler Prediction
- RR: Jofra Archer / Ravindra Jadeja
- RCB: Bhuvneshwar Kumar / Josh Hazlewood
📊 5. Total Runs Prediction
- Prediction: 185-205 runs (1st innings)
- Match total: Over 365.5 (1.66) seems likely.
⏱️ 6. Session / Over Prediction
- Powerplay (1-6 overs) runs: RCB – Over 58.5 (1.63), RR – Over 57.5 (1.63)
- Death overs (16-20) runs: 45-55
💥 7. Boundaries Prediction
- Total fours: 18-24
- Total sixes: 10-14
- First boundary – 4 runs: 1.22 (highly likely)
🧠 8. Player Performance Prediction
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR): 35+ runs
- Virat Kohli (RCB): 40+ runs
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB): 2+ wickets
- Jofra Archer (RR): 2+ wickets
🔄 9. Live Prediction
- If RCB loses early wickets (Salt, Kohli within powerplay), RR gains upper hand.
- If Jaiswal scores 50+, RR’s win probability jumps to 60%.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s first spell will be crucial.
- The middle overs (7-15) will be dominated by spinners.
🌦️ 10. Pitch & Weather Prediction
Batting-friendly pitch with short boundaries. Overcast conditions early may assist pacers. Teams winning the toss are likely to bowl first.
📈 11. Stats-Based Prediction
- RCB leads head-to-head 17-14.
- RCB won both matches against RR last season.
- RR has won 3 out of 3 matches this season (all at home).
- RCB has won both matches this season.
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🧠 Final Verdict – RR vs RCB Prediction
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are predicted to win – RCB has a superior head-to-head record, explosive top order (Kohli, Salt, Padikkal), and world-class death bowlers (Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar). RR will rely heavily on Jaiswal and Suryavanshi, but their middle order looks vulnerable against RCB’s pace attack. At Barsapara Stadium, expect a high-scoring thriller with RCB chasing down any total under 190.
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❓ RR vs RCB Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When is the RR vs RCB match?
Friday, 10 April 2026 at 7:30 PM IST at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the favorites (odds 1.77) due to their superior head-to-head record and explosive top order.
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Match winner: RCB 1.77, RR 2.05. Toss: 1.90 each. Check the detailed tables above.
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On-field umpire: Kumar Dharmasena. Third umpire: Virender Sharma.
