IPL 2026, Match 16: RR vs RCB Head-to-Head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs

Match 16 of IPL 2026, which will see Rajasthan Royals taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru, will be played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on April 10. The two teams are both on good form as they have registered victories in all their matches so far. It is going to be one of the most interesting matches of the season as both teams will be seeking to win to maintain their great run of form.

Rajasthan Royals are leading the points table and have registered victories in all three matches so far in the tournament. They had beaten Mumbai Indians by 27 runs in a shortened match in their last outing. Their batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal played an amazing innings of 77 not out while Vaibhav Suryavanshi helped him greatly. The bowlers also bowled brilliantly and kept MI score below 123/9. The wickets were taken by Ravi Bishnoi, Nandre Burger, and Sandeep Sharma. Rajasthan will be high on confidence and will be looking to notch up another win.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have also started the season very well with two wins. In their last match, they scored a huge total of 250 runs and defeated their opponent comfortably. Devdutt Padikkal scored 50, while Tim David played a quick unbeaten 70. Their bowling unit also did a good job, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar picking up three wickets. RCB will look to continue their strong performance in this match.

RR vs RCB: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 33
  
• Rajasthan Royals Won: 14
  
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru Won: 17
  
• Tied: 0
  
• No Result: 2

RR vs RCB: Pitch Report

The pitch in Barsapara Cricket Stadium is expected to be balanced for both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers may get some swing and bounce early, especially in the power play. Batters can play more freely in the middle overs as the pitch becomes easier. Spinners may get some turn later in the game. A good first innings score is likely around 165 to 175 runs.

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RR vs RCB: Predicted Playing XIs

Rajasthan Royals (RR):

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma

Impact Player: Ravi Bishnoi

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):

Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Duffy

Impact Player: Suyash Sharma