Guwahati: The stage is set for an exciting matchup in the ongoing 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) as table leaders Rajasthan Royals prepare to face the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The clash will take place at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, with both teams vying for a strong performance to secure the top spot in the standings.
Rajasthan Royals have had a flawless start to the tournament, winning all three of their matches so far and aiming to extend their unbeaten streak. In contrast, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have played two games, securing victories in both and currently sitting in third place. They will seek to maintain their momentum against the in-form Royals.
Guwahati Pitch Report:
The most recent match at Barsapara Stadium featured a high-scoring affair, where Rajasthan Royals amassed 150 runs in just 11 overs during a rain-affected game. A similar pitch condition is anticipated for this encounter, suggesting that choosing to bowl first could be a strategic advantage for the teams.
Squads:
Rajasthan Royals: Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Donovan Ferreira, Sandeep Sharma, Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Kwena Maphaka, Nandre Burger, Ravi Bishnoi, Sushant Mishra, Yash Raj Punja, Vignesh Puthur, Ravi Singh, Aman Rao, Brijesh Sharma, Adam Milne, Kuldeep Sen.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (c), Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Jacob Bethell, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Nuwan Thushara, Rasikh Salam, Abhinandan Singh, Suyash Sharma, Venkatesh Iyer, Jacob Duffy, Satvik Deswal, Mangesh Yadav, Jordan Cox, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, Kanishk Chouhan.
