IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru 16th T20 Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between RR vs RCB IPL T20 match?

In one of the blockbuster matches of the tournament, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) will be going against the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their fourth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Friday, 10th April. While the Rajasthan Royals have got a flying start to their new IPL season with three wins in a row, they will look to aim for their fourth consecutive victory on Friday. On the other hand, the defending champions have been dominant with both wins as well. 

Rajasthan Royals

The Rajasthan Royals have been enjoying a phenomenal start to their IPL 2026, winning their first three matches dominantly. After picking up a 6-run victory over the Gujarat Titans at their home in a thrilling game, they continued their form and thrashed the Mumbai Indians by 27 runs in their previous game. In a rain-interrupted game, the match was shortened to just 11 overs. While batting first, RR openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (39) created mayhem with the bat, stitching a partnership of 80 runs in just 5 overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal played out well, remaining unbeaten on 77 runs. In reply, MI could only manage to reach 123 runs for the loss of 9 wickets. Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, and Ravi Bishnoi grabbed two wickets each in their spell. Yashasvi Jaiswal holds the orange cap with 170 runs to his name in three matches, and Ravi Bishnoi holds the purple cap with 7 wickets in the same matches. They are sitting at the top of the points table with 6 points.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

The defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, have started their IPL 2026 season with a bang. They defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 6 wickets and then thrashed their arch-rivals by 43 runs in the second game. RCB batters had a phenomenal outing that day, creating mayhem with the bat and helping the team reach a giant total of 250 in their 20 overs. Devdutt Padikkal (50) and Tim David (70*) were the two best batters from the lineup. In reply, CSK were bowled out for 207 runs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the best on his day, taking three wickets in his bowling spell. Devdutt Padikkal is their best batter so far, scoring 111 runs in 2 games, and Jacob Duffy is their best bowler with 5 wickets to his name in two matches. They are currently place in the second spot of the leaderboard. 

RR vs RCB Match Details

RR vs RCB IPL Match Details
Match	RR vs RCB 16th T20 IPL Match
Date and Time	Friday, April 10th; 7:30 p.m. IST
Venue	Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Broadcasting and live streaming	TV- Star Sports Network, Live Stream- JioHotstar

RR vs RCB Pitch Report

The surface in Guwahati is likely to offer a balanced contest between the bat and ball, offering equal assistance to the batters to play their shots and bowlers during the power play. Fast bowlers can extract some movement and bounce early on when pitching on the hard length areas. Batters will enjoy their time at the crease during the middle overs as the pitch will get eased out a little, and the ball will come nicely to the bat. Spinners can make an impact in the middle and later stages, offering turn and grip. The average first innings total is likely to be around 165-175. 

RR vs RCB Weather Report

The weather is expected to remain partly cloudy, with 55% rain predicted during the game. As this is an evening game, the surroundings might feel the cold breeze around, but it will also assist the pace bowlers in the meantime. The probability of thunderstorms are 0%, which shouldn't affect the game. The temperatures are likely to hover around 33-35 °C.

RR vs RCB Head-to-Head Records

RR vs RCB head-to-head (in T20s)
Match Played	33
Won by Rajasthan Royals	14
Won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru	17
Tied	0
No Result	2

RR vs RCB Probable XI

• Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Tushar Deshpande, Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Nandre Burger

         (Impact Players - Shubham Dubey, Donovan Ferreira, Aman Rao, Ravi Singh)

• Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (c), Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Tim David, Abhinandan Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy, Suyash Sharma.

  (Impact Players - Venkatesh Iyer, Vihaan Malhotra, Devdutt Padikkal, Mangesh Yadav)

Players To Watch Out For in the RR vs RCB IPL Match

• Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | RR: In the first three matches of the ongoing IPL 2026 tournament, this 15-year-old prodigy has shown what he is capable of doing with his bat and striking ability. He has been taking down every bowler he has been facing so far. In the previous match, the way he punched his first delivery off Bumrah's over for a six reveals his mindset. He has been their second-best batter this year so far, scoring 122 runs in three innings at a mind-blowing strike rate of nearly 250. He will be the player to watch out for in this game. 

• Yashasvi Jaiswal | RR: This left-handed opening batter has been in brilliant form in the IPL 2026 tournament, consistently piling up good runs with his aggressive hitting. He is someone who can provide his team a good start in the power play with his attacking gameplay. He will be heading into this IPL match after scoring a half-century against the Mumbai Indians in the previous match. He scored an unbeaten 77 off 32 deliveries. He is the orange cap holder as well, with 170 runs to his name in three matches. He will be a player to watch. 

• Virat Kohli | RCB: Virat Kohli remains one of the key players for the team. He is a legend in this format and has been playing a vital role for decades now. He showcased his batting prowess in the season opener when he brought an unbeaten 69 off 38 deliveries. However, he couldn't get big runs to his name in the second game, but he will be eager to be back this time. He has scored 896 runs in 33 IPL innings against RR. He will be the player to watch out for in this game. 

• Devdutt Padikkal | RCB: One of those players in the team who consistently delivers his best and performs at every stage with the stage. He has been rocking the tournament with his brilliant batting form. He has two consecutive half-centuries to his name in the first two matches of the IPL 2026. He is someone who can deliver with the bat anytime, considering his recent form. 

RR vs RCB Toss Prediction

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

• In the 4 T20 matches played here, the toss-winning teams have opted to bowl on all five occasions.

Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch

• In the 21 T20 matches played at this venue, it has been recorded that the team batting first has registered victory in 11 games, while teams batting second have won 10 matches. However, the recent trend suggests that teams should bowl first after winning the toss to extract maximum benefits. 

RR vs RCB Today's Match Scenario

Scenario 1

• Toss Winner: RCB (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 45-55
• RR Total: 180-190
• Match Winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Scenario 2

• Toss Winner: RR (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 42-52
• RCB Total: 175-210
• Match Winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Who will win today's RR vs RCB IPL match?

Both the Rajasthan Royals and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru have gotten a flying start to their IPL 2026 campaign, and both have been unbeaten so far in the tournament. Both have a solid, formidable team for the tournament, equipped with a strong batting and bowling attack. While Rajasthan brings a diverse and powerful pace attack. On the other side, the defending champions are powerful in their batting. If we consider their past head-to-head records, the RCB have the upper hand going into this match, but RR can shock their opponent with their performance on their day, with the kind of form they are in. We back the Mumbai Indians to win this match. However, we back RCB to win this game.