RR vs RCB Today Match Prediction and Betting Tips | Who Will Win Match 16, IPL 2026?

Rajasthan Royals take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 16 of IPL 2026 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati this Friday, 10th April 2026. In our RR vs RCB Today Match Prediction, we break down the pitch conditions, team form, key players and toss prediction to help you pick the winner of what promises to be a cracking contest between two of the most exciting sides in this year’s tournament. Who will win today’s match?

RR vs RCB | IPL 2026

Rajasthan Royals

VS

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

• Match: Match 16, TATA IPL 2026
• Series: Indian Premier League 2026
• Teams: Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
• Date: 10th April 2026
• Time: 7:30 PM IST | 2:00 PM GMT | 8:30 AM ET
• Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
• Broadcast: Star Sports 1 HD / Star Sports 3
• Streaming: JioHotstar

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Team Preview and Performance

Rajasthan Royals

The Rajasthan Royals (RR) are sitting at the top of the table in the IPL 2026 Points table by winning their first three matches and gaining 6 points with a strong net run rate of 2.403. RR have dominated this season by winning in both home and away conditions.

In the opening match 3 vs CSK, RR won by 8 wickets, while bowling first, bowlers restricted CSK 127/10 in 19.4 overs, RR batters then chased down 127 in just 12.1 overs and Nandre Burger was awarded player of the match for his excellent bowling spell with 2 wickets and with 47 balls remaining, the biggest win for RR in their opening match.

The second game, Match 9, RR defeated GT by 6 runs, RR batted first and posted 210/6 in 20 overs including Yashasvi Jaiswal 55(36) and Dhruv Jurel 75(42) and while successfully restricting the chase, GT were restricted for 204/8 in 20 overs, Ravi Bishnoi was awarded this for taking 4 wickets with economy of 10.20.

In their previous match 13 against MI won by 27 runs, while batting first, RR scored 150/3 in rain reduced 11 over match and restricted MI to 123/9, Yashasvi Jaiswal was awarded player of the match, this explosive opening batter scoring 77 in 32 balls.

Overall, RR are having an outstanding performance with both bat and bowl as well in the field and look to keep their winning streak continuing and the team currently holds both orange cap and the purple cap, with most runs by Yashasvi Jaiswal 170 runs in 3 matches holding the orange cap and Ravi Bishnoi holds the purple cap with 7 wickets in 3 matches, now RR skipper Riyan Parag will look for another victory against the defending champions RCB in match 16.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) come into Match 16 sitting third in the IPL 2026 Points table with two wins from two matches and a net run rate of 2.501. Two games, two wins — RCB have hit the ground running this season.

In the tournament opener against SRH, RCB chased down 202 with 26 balls to spare. Sunrisers had posted 201/9 with Ishan Kishan smashing 80 off 38 balls on his captaincy debut, but RCB made light work of it. Kohli led from the front with an unbeaten 69 off 38 balls while Padikkal came in as an impact sub and blasted 61 off 26 to seal a comfortable 6-wicket win. Jacob Duffy announced himself on the IPL stage with a superb debut spell of 3/22 and walked away with the player of the match award.

In Match 11 against CSK, RCB shifted gears entirely and dominated with the bat first. Salt, Padikkal and Patidar all contributed but it was Tim David who stole the show with a brutal 70 off just 25 balls to power RCB to 250/3. CSK never came close in reply as Bhuvneshwar Kumar took 3/41 and Abhinandan Singh chipped in with 2/30 to seal a 43-run win.

Overall, RCB are a well-balanced and strong side with both bat and ball firing in unison and will look for another winning performance against RR in Match 16.

Today’s Playing XI Prediction — RR vs RCB Match 16, IPL 2026

Rajasthan Royals Predicted Playing XI: 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 subs – Ravi Bishnoi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Predicted Playing XI: 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 subs – Suyash Sharma, Jacob Bethell

RR vs RCB Key Players to Watch — Match 16, IPL 2026

Rajasthan Royals (RR)

• Yashasvi Jaiswal: With 170 runs in 3 innings and striking at nearly 130, Jaiswal is in the kind of form that wins matches on his own. If he gets going against RCB, it could be a long day for their bowlers.
• Ravi Bishnoi: The Purple Cap holder with 7 wickets, Bishnoi has been RR’s most potent threat with the ball. His 4/41 against GT showed what he can do and RCB’s middle order could be in trouble if he finds his rhythm.
• Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 122 runs in 3 matches including a 14-ball 39 against MI — the teenager is in serious touch. If he fires alongside Jaiswal at the top, RR could post a total that puts this game to bed early.
• Riyan Parag: Three games, three wins as captain. Parag has been calm and clinical and his ability to accelerate in the middle overs makes him a genuine match-winner if RR need a push.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

• Virat Kohli: 97 runs, a high of 69* and a strike rate of 173 — Kohli is hitting the ball as cleanly as anyone this season. RR will need a plan for him early, or he will make them pay.
• Devdutt Padikkal: Two matches, two half centuries and striking at over 200. Padikkal is in the kind of form where he can take a game away from you in a single over. One to watch closely.
• Jacob Duffy: 5 wickets in 2 matches and a debut spell of 3/22 — Duffy has been a real surprise package for RCB. If he can trouble RR’s top order early, RCB’s chances of winning this look much stronger.
• Tim David: 70* off 25 balls against CSK. If the match goes deep and RCB need quick runs, Tim David is exactly the kind of batter who can change everything in the final overs.

RR vs RCB Weather Report Guwahati

• Temperature: 21°C
• Humidity: 90%
• Rain: 5% Chance of Rain
• Wind: SE at 3 KPH

RR vs RCB 16th Match Pitch Report — Barsapara Cricket Stadium

Barsapara is a batter’s ground. Hard surface, true bounce and short boundaries make scoring easy, with a par score around 195–205 in a full 20-over game. Chasing is the strong preference here as heavy dew in the second innings makes the ball slippery and defending any total extremely difficult. Captains will almost certainly field first at the toss.

RR have played two matches at this venue in IPL 2026 and won both — restricting CSK to 127 in Match 3 and beating MI by 27 runs in an 11-over rain-reduced game in Match 13.

Archer and Burger could trouble batters early if there is any moisture around, while Bishnoi will need to mix his pace cleverly once the dew sets in.

RR vs RCB Toss Prediction — Match 16, IPL 2026

Guwahati is set for a warm evening with temperatures around 21°C, minimal wind and just a 5% chance of rain — meaning a full 20-over game is almost certain. The bigger factor here is the humidity sitting at 90%, which guarantees heavy dew in the second innings. As we saw in both RR matches at this venue this season, chasing is the way to go at Barsapara once dew kicks in. According to our toss prediction, RCB are expected to win the toss and bowl first.

RR vs RCB Head to Head — IPL

Today’s Betting Insights — RR vs RCB IPL 2026

• Who will win the toss Today: RCB to win the toss and elect to bowl first.
• Top Batter to Watch: Virat Kohli
• Top Bowler to Watch: Jacob Duffy
• Free Betting Tip: Team bowling first are favourite to win this 16th match IPL 2026.

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Who Will Win Today’s Match RR vs RCB 16th Match?

Despite RR’s unbeaten run this season, RCB have the batting firepower and bowling depth to cause an upset at Barsapara. With dew expected to play a big role and conditions heavily favouring the chasing side, our Today’s IPL cricket match prediction for Match 16 is RCB to come out on top. Kohli, Padikkal and Tim David have the ability to chase down any total on this ground and we back RCB to seal the win tonight.