RR vs RCB Today Match Prediction – IPL 2026, 16th Match Who Will Win?

The stage is set for a ‘Royal battle’ at Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati as Rajasthan Royals take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 16th Match of the IPL 2026 on Friday, 10th April. Rajasthan Royals have won three consecutive matches and currently lead the points table. Under Riyan Parag, there is a new energy and eagerness amongst the players. In their last match, they defeated a strong Mumbai side.

On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru displayed excellent form, winning both their matches and currently hold the third position in the points table with four points. They beat Sunrisers Hyderabad in the opening match and, in the most recent match against arch-rivals, Chennai Super Kings, won by 43 runs. Tim David was the standout performer for RCB in the previous match, smashing 70 runs off 25 balls. 

Also Read: IPL 2026 Match Tips Today: 3 Key Player Battles that will decide RR vs RCB Match 16

RR vs RCB Match Details 

• Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 16th Match

• Date: 10th April 2026

• Time: 7:30 PM IST

• Venue: Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati 

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

RR vs RCB Weather Report

Pitch Report - Barsapara Stadium

The pitch in Guwahati is excellent for batting. In their last match, RR scored 150 runs in 11 overs against MI. With both RR and RCB having strong batting line-ups, there's a possibility of witnessing another high-scoring thriller on Friday.

• Win Batting First: 43%

• Win Bowling First: 57%

Average Score

• Average 1st Innings: 165

• Average 2nd Innings: 152

RR vs RCB Recent Form

RR vs RCB Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 matches)

• RR Wins - 4

• RCB Wins - 6

Top Batters to Watch – RR vs RCB

• Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR): 170 runs in this tournament 

• Vaibhav Suryavanshi (RR): 122 runs in this tournament 

• Devdutt Padikkal (RCB): 111 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – RR vs RCB

• Prince Yadav (LSG): 4 wickets in this tournament 

• Blessing Muzarabani (KKR): 4 wickets in this tournament 

• Mohammad Shami (LSG): 3 wickets in this tournament 

RR vs RCB Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If RR bats first

• Powerplay Score: 45–55

• Predicted Total: 160–170

• Match Result: RCB to win

Scenario 2: If RCB bats first

• Powerplay Score: 55–60

• Predicted Total: 190–200

• Match Result: RCB to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

RR vs RCB Predicted Playing XIs

Rajasthan Royals 

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel(w), Riyan Parag(c), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma. (Impact Player: Ravi Bishnoi)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru 

Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Duffy. (Impact Player: Suyash Sharma)

Why Royal Challengers Bengaluru is the favourite

• Recent form is outstanding 

• Strong finisher 

• Balanced squad 

RR vs RCB Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, Royal Challengers Bengaluru is the favourite to win this IPL 2026 match. Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal and Tim David are expected to be the key performers.

Prediction: Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win