The RR vs RCB IPL 2026 fixture will take place on an upcoming matchday 16 on Friday. Follow the Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru where to watch, standings, timeline, stats, head-to-head records, playing 11, and prediction on Sports Dribble.
Two unbeaten fine-tuning teams of this season face off at Barsapara Stadium. But Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) haven’t played any away game yet. A record RCB wants to change against the Rajasthan Royals (RR), who have won all three games, including two home games.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) has 100% winning record at their home this season. Unbeaten in the race and holding the top of the table, their camp shows confidence.
Wonder kid Vaibhav and youngster Jaiswal are in blistering form. Current purple cap holder Ravi Bishnoi is their spin wizard. Do you know Virat Kohli has been dismissed seven times by Sandeep Sharma? Actually, it happened. Underrated Sandeep adds stability to their pace attack with Archer and Nandre Burger.
For the first time this season, RCB played an away game. With two wins in dominance, the defending champion also starts this season. Kohli made 896 runs against RR in 33 games. That’s a record.
And last match hero Tim David made 70* in 25 balls, he is in ghost mode. Josh Hazlewood can return against RR. If it is real, then his match-winning 4/33 in IPL 2025 will haunt RR for sure. Who will lose their first match in IPL 2026?
Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | NR | NRR | For | Against | Pts | Recent Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RR | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.403 | 488/43.1 | 454/51.0 | 6 | W W W |
| 2 | PBKS | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0.637 | 375/37.5 | 371/40.0 | 5 | N W W |
| 3 | RCB | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.501 | 453/35.4 | 408/40.0 | 4 | W W |
| 4 | DC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.170 | 309/35.2 | 303/40.0 | 4 | W W |
| 5 | SRH | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.275 | 583/60.0 | 524/55.3 | 2 | L W L |
| 6 | LSG | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | -0.542 | 301/39.5 | 301/37.1 | 2 | W L |
| 7 | MI | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | -0.715 | 509/50.1 | 534/49.1 | 2 | L L W |
| 8 | KKR | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1.964 | 381/40.0 | 450/39.1 | 1 | N L L |
| 9 | GT | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -0.424 | 366/40.0 | 375/39.1 | 0 | L L |
| 10 | CSK | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -2.517 | 543/60.0 | 588/50.5 | 0 | L L L |
Where to watch Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match
| Match | Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| Stadium | Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati |
| Date & Time | Friday, April 10, 7:30P.M. (IST) |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
RR vs RCB Head to Head Records
| Matches | 34 |
| RR Wons | 14 |
| RCB Wons | 17 |
| No Results | 03 |
| Home Advantage Index (RR) | Nil |
| Defensive Fragility Ratio | 0.303 |
RR vs RCB Pitch Report
For the first time RR meets RCB at Barsapara, Guwahati. If you notice how it behaves in IPL 2026, you definitely see that it is a batting-friendly pitch. With short boundaries and fast outfield, it offers batters more advantages.
In the last game, in 22 overs, the combined score was 273. Talking to those who have the most advantages, pacers or spinners. The pacers so far take 15 wickets, and the spinners take 6.
Two matches have been played there, and RR sealed both. One was a chase down, and the other was a defensive total.
RR vs SRH Weather Report
The temperature in Guwahati will be around 21°C-22°C on the match time. There is low possibility of rain. Apart from this, the humidity can be close to 84%. Also, it may feel wind will blow at 7 km/h from South-east. But the air condition is dangerous.
RR vs SRH Predicted XI
For RR
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag(C), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, , Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande,
Impact Player:Shubham Dubey / Ravi Bishnoi / Yudvir Singh
For RCB
Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(C), Tim David, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pndya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Duffy/ Josh Hazlewood
Impact Player: Suyash Sharma / Jacob Bethell
Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Timeline (Last 5 matches)
| Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 April 2025 | RCB | Won by 11 runs | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 13 April 2025 | RCB | Won by 9 wickets | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| 22 May 2024 | RR | Won by 4 wickets | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad (Eliminator) |
| 06 April 2024 | RR | Won by 6 wickets | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| 14 May 2023 | RCB | Won by 112 runs | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Stats
- With 896 runs in this fixture, including an unbeaten 113, Virat remains the single biggest batting influence across both sides.
- Out of 34 matches, teams batting second have won 20 times, compared to just 10 wins while defending, making toss strategy critical.
- Scores of 58 (2009) and 59 (2023) stand among the lowest in IPL history, both inflicted by RCB, showing how extreme this matchup can turn.
- Sandeep Sharma has dismissed Kohli 7 times, the most by any bowler, making this one of the few consistent checks on RCB’s biggest asset.
- Chasing teams hold a 57% win rate, with dew heavily reducing bowling control in the second innings, especially for spinners.
RR vs RCB Prediction
Who will lost their for thr foirst time in IPL 2026?
Let’s swoop into the RR vs RCB prediction.
Looking at the RR vs RCB head-to-head record, it’s always a thrilling contest. We know RCB has a slight edge, but it’s neck to neck.
Right now, everyone is waiting for the RR vs RCB match prediction. So, we call it 55-45 in favor of RCB, considering their recent form and overall head-to-head records. The RR v RCB 2026 IPL match promises high scores and nail-biting moments. It’s going to be a fantastic showdown!
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