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RR vs RCB IPL 2026: In what could be an exciting IPL match, Rajasthan Royals (RR) will play the reigning champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Friday at Guwahati. Both teams are in good form; expect an exciting game under the lights.
RR enters the match on the back of momentum because of the explosive performances of Yashasvi Jaiswal and the young star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Their aggressive approach in the power play is an important factor in the team’s recent performance.
In the meantime, RCB looks equally dangerous with their experienced and solid batsmen. Virat Kohli continues to be the linchpin of the innings, with amazing consistency, while Phil Salt adds unstoppable energy at the top. Devdutt Padikkal is regaining form and is playing an important part at No. 3.
RCB captain Rajat Patidar, together with powerful hitter Tim David, make up the middle of the order and make the team a balanced unit.
Bowling Battle to Watch
The bowling attack of RCB is one of their advantages this season. Jacob Duffy has performed admirably, and spin tandem Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma have successfully mastered the middle overs.
However, the bowling squad of RR that is headed by Jofra Archer and Sandeep Sharma has displayed the discipline and balance that make the team a risk in any situation.
Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches: 33
- RR Wins: 14
- RCB Wins: 17
- No Result: 2
RCB has a slight edge historically, but RR’s current form could shift the balance.
Pitch Report – Guwahati
The Barsapara pitch is expected to be batting-friendly with consistent bounce. Big scores are likely, and batters who attack early could dominate the game.
Weather Update
Cloudy conditions are expected during the day with slight chances of rain in the afternoon. However, the weather is likely to clear by evening, ensuring a smooth match with minimal interruptions.
RR vs RCB Predicted Playing XI
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Dhruv Jurel (wk)
- Riyan Parag (c)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Donovan Ferreira
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Jofra Archer
- Sandeep Sharma
- Nandre Burger
- Tushar Deshpande
Impact Sub: Ravi Bishnoi
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Virat Kohli
- Phil Salt
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Rajat Patidar (c)
- Tim David
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Romario Shepherd
- Krunal Pandya
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Jacob Duffy
- Abhinandan Singh
Impact Sub: Suyash Sharma
Match Details
- Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Live: Star Sports & JioHotstar
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Conclusion:
Both teams appear strong in the abstract; however, the game may come down to the power play’s performance, along with middle-over controls. If RR’s openers are firing again, they could be dominant. However, ignoring Kohli’s leadership is a major mistake.
