Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have announced their nominated Impact Substitutes for Match 16 of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL). Following a brief rain delay at the ACA Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Rajasthan captain Riyan Parag won the toss and elected to field first against the defending champions. You can follow the Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match Scorecard here.

The outcome of the toss directly influences how both franchises will deploy their Impact Players. By choosing to bowl first, the Rajasthan Royals are expected to utilise their full quota of specialist bowlers in the first innings before subbing in an extra batter, such as Vaibhav Suryavanshi or Shubham Dubey, to assist with the run chase.

Rajasthan Royals Impact Subs

  • Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

  • Lhuan-dre Pretorius

  • Ravi Singh

  • Shubham Dubey

  • Tushar Deshpande

Conversely, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will bat first with an extended batting line-up. When they transition to fielding in the second innings, captain Rajat Patidar is highly likely to introduce a specialist bowler to replace a batter. Spinner Suyash Sharma is the primary candidate to be activated for RCB. Guwahati Weather and Rain Forecast for RR vs RCB IPL 2026.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Impact Subs

  •  Suyash Sharma

  • Jacob Bethell

  • Rasikh Salam Dar

  • Kanishk Chouhan

  • Venkatesh Iyer

The strategic use of the Impact Player rule will be critical in tonight's top-of-the-table clash. Both teams enter the fixture undefeated, with Rajasthan Royals holding first place (six points) and Bengaluru sitting in third (four points). The Guwahati surface is known to offer assistance to batters early on, though it can progressively aid slower bowlers as the match develops.

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