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IPL 2026 • Match 16
Rajasthan RoyalsRajasthan RoyalsHome
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Royal Challengers BengaluruRoyal Challengers BengaluruAway
10 April 2026 07:30 pm IST ACA Stadium, Guwahati

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Virat Kohli faces his former teammate Yuzvendra Chahal in what is always an intriguing IPL subplot. Kohli and Chahal shared years of success at RCB, and now Chahal gets to bowl to his old captain. RR's batting firepower (Jaiswal, Buttler, Samson) vs RCB's pace battery (Siraj, Hazlewood) is a fascinating matchup. This game could come down to which team handles the Guwahati conditions better.

Why You Should Watch This Match

  • 1Virat Kohli vs Yuzvendra Chahal — former RCB teammates now rivals
  • 2RR's top 3 (Jaiswal, Buttler, Samson) vs RCB's pace trio
  • 3Trent Boult's swing vs Kohli's cover drives — aesthetic cricket
  • 4Both teams in the hunt for a top-4 finish

RR vs RCB Head to Head Record

14
RR Wins
26
Total Matches
12
RCB Wins
54%
46%
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ACA Stadium Pitch Report

BalancedAvg 1st Innings: 165-178

Guwahati offers a competitive pitch where both bat and ball are in play. The ground is still establishing its IPL character, but expect a fair contest with scores of 165-180 being competitive.

Toss Decision

Bat first for safety on a pitch that can become tricky to chase on. RR have a good record defending totals here.

Key Player Battle

Virat Kohli vs Yuzvendra Chahal

Rajasthan Royals

RR Key Players

  • Sanju Samson
  • Jos Buttler
  • Yuzvendra Chahal
  • Yashasvi Jaiswal
  • Trent Boult
Royal Challengers Bengaluru

RCB Key Players

  • Virat Kohli
  • Faf du Plessis
  • Glenn Maxwell
  • Mohammed Siraj
  • Josh Hazlewood

Fantasy Cricket

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is RR vs RCB IPL 2026?

Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2026 Match 16 is scheduled for 10 April 2026 at 02:00 pm IST at ACA Stadium, Guwahati.

What is the RR vs RCB head to head record?

In 26 IPL encounters, Rajasthan Royals leads 14-12. There have been 0 no results.

What is the pitch report for RR vs RCB at ACA Stadium?

Guwahati offers a competitive pitch where both bat and ball are in play. The ground is still establishing its IPL character, but expect a fair contest with scores of 165-180 being competitive.

Who will win RR vs RCB IPL 2026 Match 16?

Based on current form, squad strength, and venue conditions, this promises to be a closely contested match. Check our detailed prediction and Dream11 tips for expert analysis.

What is the average score at ACA Stadium?

The average first innings score at ACA Stadium, Guwahati is approximately 165-178. Both bat and ball are competitive at this venue.

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Last updated: 29 March 2026. All match timings are in IST. Playing XIs will be confirmed at the toss.