RR vs RCB, Match 16 of IPL 2026, is at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati on April 10 at 7:30 PM IST. Two unbeaten sides, first versus third in the IPL 2026 table, and a 56% rain chance hanging over the venue. This is the pick of the fixtures in the opening phase of IPL 2026.
Rajasthan Royals have won all three games, including a rain-reduced win over Mumbai Indians where Sooryavanshi and Jaiswal put on a show. Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won both their, with Tim David’s 70* off 25 balls taking them to 250/3 against CSK in their last outing. RCB leads the last 10 head-to-head meetings 6-4. Rain is a genuine concern at this venue.
Check conditions before locking your Dream11 team.
RR vs RCB Match Preview
Two unbeaten sides face off in Guwahati, with Rajasthan Royals looking to make it four from four against the defending IPL champions.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 16th Match |
| Date | 10 April 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST (Night) |
| Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Umpires | Kumar Dharmasena, Kannur Swaroopanand |
| TV Umpire | Virender Sharma |
| Match Referee | Narayanan Kutty |
IPL 2026 Season Stats So Far
Both sides have been dominant. RCB’s highest team score of 250/3 is the highest in IPL 2026 so far. Jaiswal leads all run-scorers with 170 runs in 3 games for Rajasthan Royals.
| Stat | RR vs RCB |
|---|---|
| Current Rank and Points | RR: #1, 6 pts | RCB: #3, 4 pts |
| Top Run Scorer | RR: Yashasvi Jaiswal 170 runs | RCB: Devdutt Padikkal 111 runs |
| Top Wicket Taker | RR: Ravi Bishnoi 7 wickets | RCB: Duffy 5 wickets |
| Highest Team Score | RR: 210/6 | RCB: 250/3 |
| Best Team Bowling Performance | RR: Conceded 123/9 | RCB: Conceded 201/9 |
| Total Runs Scored | RR: 488 in 3 matches | RCB: 453 in 2 matches |
Barsapara Pitch Report
A slower pitch that rewards patience early, and where bowling first wins 57% of the time. Rain could significantly reduce the game.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Slower surface; batters need time to settle before opening up |
| Bat First Win Rate | 43% |
| Chase Win Rate | 57% |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 164 |
| Avg 2nd Innings Score | 151 |
| Highest Total at Venue | 199/4 by Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals |
| Lowest Total at Venue | 123/9 by Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals (Match 13, IPL 2026) |
| Highest Successful Chase | 153/2 by Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals |
| Lowest Defended | 197/4 by Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals |
| Pace vs Spin (Last 10) | Pace: 62 wkts (62%) | Spin: 38 wkts (38%) |
| Total IPL Matches at Venue | 7 |
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 22.8 degrees C |
| Weather | Light fog |
| Humidity | 77% |
| Rain Chance | 56% – significant risk, monitor before finalizing |
| Dew Factor | Possible if game goes ahead into second innings |
| Overall | Rain could reduce overs; check match status before Dream11 deadline |
Dream11 Team for RR vs RCB
RR vs RCB Head-to-Head in IPL
Royal Challengers Bengaluru lead the all-time record 17-14 from 34 meetings, and hold a 6-4 advantage in the last 10 encounters.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total IPL Meetings | 34 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru Wins | 17 |
| Rajasthan Royals Wins | 14 |
| No Result | 3 |
| Last 10 Meetings | RCB lead 6-4 |
| Most Runs (all-time) | Virat Kohli (RCB) – 896 runs in 32 innings |
| Most Wickets (all-time) | Yuzvendra Chahal (RR/RCB) – 24 wickets in 19 innings |
| Highest Individual Score | Virat Kohli 113* for RCB (IPL 2024, Jaipur) |
| Highest Team Total | Rajasthan Royals 217/4 (2018, Bengaluru) |
| Lowest Team Total | Rajasthan Royals 58 all out (IPL 2009, Cape Town) |
| Best Bowling Figures | Anil Kumble 5/5 for RCB (IPL 2009) |
| Last Meeting | RCB won by 11 runs (24 Apr 2025); Kohli scored 70 |
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Key Players To Watch
| Player | Team | Role | Mat | Runs/Wkts | Avg/Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Rajasthan Royals | Batter | 10 | 496 runs | Avg 70.86 | 173.42 |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Rajasthan Royals | Batter | 10 | 374 runs | Avg 37.40 | 218.71 |
| Virat Kohli | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Batter | 10 | 505 runs | Avg 63.13 | 151.19 |
| Phil Salt | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Batter | 8 | 245 runs | Avg 35.00 | 163.33 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | Rajasthan Royals | Bowler | 4 | 7 wkts | Econ 8.42 | 10.28 |
| Jofra Archer | Rajasthan Royals | Bowler | 8 | 7 wkts | Econ 8.67 | 25.71 |
| Krunal Pandya | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Bowler | 10 | 11 wkts | Econ 8.03 | 16.90 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Bowler | 10 | 13 wkts | Econ 10.00 | 17.53 |
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