Last Updated on April 10, 2026 by Yash Saini
The Indian Premier League is all set for the thrilling clash between the two undefeated giants. It’s the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who will take on the inaugural champions, Rajasthan Royals, on 10 April 2026, match number 16. The match is at the ACA Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
The Rajasthan Royals have been on track this season. They have started their campaign with a victory against five-time champions Chennai Super Kings. On the other hand, defending champions RCB have also started their campaign with a victory against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the opening match of the season.
Now, RCB is all set to clash with the undefeated Rajasthan Royals. RCB would not only want to win their third match but also break RR’s streak. Here are the complete match details:
Match Number: 16
Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Date and Time: Friday, April 10, 7:30 PM IST
Venue: ACA Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Broadcast and Match Streaming: JioHotstar and Star Sports Network
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Head-to-Head Between RR vs RCB
The head-to-head record between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru has always been competitive. Both teams have delivered thrilling encounters, making this rivalry one of the most exciting matchups in IPL history. Here are the details of the Head-to-Head matches between the RCB vs RR:
| Match Played | 34 |
| Won by RR | 14 |
| Won by RCB | 17 |
| No Result | 3 |
Source: CricTracker
Weather Report and Pitch Conditions
Here is the pitch and weather report for the 16th match of the Indian Premier League 2026. The Barsapara surface is known to be a batting-friendly pitch. Stroke-play is rewarded mainly in power play with quick outfield. Further, pacers can get extra movement early on, while spinners may find grip later in the innings. The average first innings score is around 170-175. The dew factor also plays a critical role in the second innings, so the captain prefers to chase.
Talking about weather conditions, there are clear skies with a warm afternoon. Around 31 degrees Celsius in the afternoon, which can reduce to 25 degrees at night. Wind speed is expected to be around 7-9 Km/h. Rain probability is less than 10% and humidity is approx. 50-60%, which means there will be little stickiness to conditions.
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Key Faceoffs for RR vs RCB
The clash between the two undefeated teams, RR and RCB, is all set to play against each other on 10 April, 2026. Here are the key faceoffs for the match:
- Virat Kohli vs Jofra Archer/ Sandeep Sharma/ Nandre Burger: RCB’s top order player Virat Kohli will face fast pace Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger. Also, his records against Sandeep Sharma are not that good. As per ESPNcricinfo, Sandeep has dismissed Virat Kohli seven times in 18 innings.
- RR Openers vs RCB Openers: The duo of Jaiswal and teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has dominated in the powerplay but will be tested by a reinforced RCB bowling attack. However, the RCB opening pair is yet to produce a high-run partnership.
- Rajat Patidar vs RR Spinners: Patidar is known for the ability to hit spinners, and it will be a key challenge because RR has a strong spin unit.
- Middle Order Impact: RCB’s middle order, including Patidar and Tim David, has been the key for them this season. However, RR Top order is consistently performing for them.
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Probable XII for RR and RCB
Rajasthan Royals (likely XII): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (capt), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande, Ravi Bishnoi
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (likely XII): Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (capt), Tim David, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy, Abhinandan Singh, Suyash Sharma
IPL 2026 Points Table
| TEAMS | P | W | L | NR | NRR | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +2.403 | 6 |
| PBKS | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +0.637 | 5 |
| RCB | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +2.501 | 4 |
| DC | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +0.811 | 4 |
| LSG | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | -0.359 | 4 |
| SRH | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +0.275 | 2 |
| GT | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | -0.270 | 2 |
| MI | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | -0.715 | 2 |
| KKR | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1.315 | 1 |
| CSK | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -2.517 | 0 |
