Rajasthan Royals will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the sixteenth match of IPL 2026 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, on 10th April at 7:30 PM IST.
Get the best RR vs RCB Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 16th match of the IPL 2026. Expert analysis and more.
RR vs RCB Match Preview:
The nineteenth season of the Indian Premier League will deliver a marquee clash at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, where Rajasthan Royals will host Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 16 on April 10, 2026, starting at 7:30 PM IST. As both teams will arrive unbeaten, they will set up a high-stakes contest, and consequently, this fixture will play a key role in establishing early dominance at the top of the table.
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Historically, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will hold a slight advantage in this rivalry, having secured 17 wins from 34 matches, while Rajasthan Royals will have recorded 14 victories, with three games producing no result. However, Rajasthan will transform their home venue into a stronghold this season, and therefore, they will look to exploit familiar conditions to close the gap in the head-to-head record.
Rajasthan Royals will enter this encounter with strong momentum after winning all three of their opening matches to secure the top position on the points table. Under Riyan Parag’s leadership, they will register a convincing 27-run victory over Mumbai Indians in a rain-affected game. Moreover, Yashasvi Jaiswal will anchor the batting lineup with a commanding 77 in the previous match, while Ravi Bishnoi will reinforce the bowling attack with disciplined figures of 2/22. As a result, the Royals will rely on their balanced unit to continue their winning run.
On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will approach this clash with confidence after delivering a dominant 43-run win against Chennai Super Kings. Led by Rajat Patidar, the side will maintain a strong net run rate of +2.907, which will reflect their overall control. Furthermore, Tim David will power the batting unit with a blistering 70 that helped the team post 250, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar will lead the bowling effort with a crucial three-wicket haul. Consequently, Bengaluru will aim to counter Rajasthan’s aggressive approach with experience and tactical precision.
Therefore, both teams will treat this match as a defining opportunity in their IPL 2026 journey. Rajasthan Royals will aim to extend their winning streak to four matches and strengthen their position at the top. Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will focus on their all-round depth and attacking strategy to secure an important away victory and reinforce their title ambitions.
RR vs RCB Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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Rajasthan Royals |
14 |
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
17 |
RR vs RCB Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
26°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Precipitation |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
170 |
Record of chasing teams:
RR vs RCB Playing 11s (Predicted):
Rajasthan Royals Playing 11:
1) Yashasvi Jaiswal
3) Riyan Parag
4) Dhruv Jurel (wk)
5) Shimron Hetmyer
6) Ravindra Jadeja
7) Jofra Archer
8) Tushar Deshpande
9) Sandeep Sharma
10) Ravi Bishnoi
11) Nandre Burger
12) Shubham Dubey
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing 11:
1) Phil Salt (wk)
2) Virat Kohli
3) Devdutt Padikkal
5) Jitesh Sharma
6) Tim David
7) Krunal Pandya
8) Romario Shepherd
9) Bhuvneshwar Kumar
10) Jacob Duffy
11) Abhinandan Singh
12) Suyash Sharma
Hot Picks for RR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Yashasvi Jaiswal – Explosive left-handed opening batsman for Rajasthan Royals has amassed 170 runs in three matches, including two fifties and a highest score of 77*. |
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi – Promising left-handed opening batsman for Rajasthan Royals has scored 122 runs, continuing impressive form with aggressive strokeplay and remarkable maturity at young age. |
Top Picks:
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Tim David – Powerful right-handed finishing batsman for Royal Challengers Bengaluru has smashed 86 runs in two matches, including a blistering unbeaten 70* off 25 balls. |
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Virat Kohli – Prolific right-handed top-order batsman for Royal Challengers Bengaluru has accumulated 97 runs in two matches, highlighted by a composed and impactful 69. |
Budget Picks:
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Ravindra Jadeja – Versatile left-handed batting all-rounder and left-arm orthodox spinner for Rajasthan Royals has taken 2 wickets and scored 7 runs, including an effective spell of 2/18. |
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Phil Salt – Aggressive right-handed wicketkeeper-batsman for Royal Challengers Bengaluru has scored 54 runs in two innings, featuring a quick 46 in his latest appearance. |
RR vs RCB IPL 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Yashasvi Jaiswal & Vaibhav Suryavanshi |
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Vice-Captain |
Virat Kohli & Phil Salt |
RR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Phil Salt, Dhruv Jurel
- Batters – Virat Kohli (vc), Rajat Patidar, Devdutt Padikkal, Yashasvi Jaiswal ©, Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- All-rounders – Riyan Parag
- Bowlers – Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy, Jofra Archer
RR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Phil Salt (vc), Dhruv Jurel
- Batters – Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Tim David, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi ©
- All-rounders – Ravindra Jadeja, Riyan Parag
- Bowlers – Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy
RR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Today Match 16 IPL 2026 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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Shubham Dubey |
7.0 credits |
NA |
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Swapnil Singh |
6.5 credits |
NA |
RR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Today Match 16 IPL 2026 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Yashasvi Jaiswal |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Vaibhav Suryavanshi |
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Punt Picks |
Ravindra Jadeja and Tim David |
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Dream11 Combination |
2-5-1-3 |
RR vs RCB Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the current performance, Rajasthan Royals is expected to win this match.