The two remaining unbeaten sides in the Indian Premier League 2026 season are set to clash on 10 April, as the Rajasthan Royals (RR) host the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), at the ACA Barsapara Cricket Stadium. Rajasthan, currently leading the table with three consecutive victories, will look to maintain their perfect record in what is their final home fixture in Guwahati before the franchise shifts its base back to Jaipur. You can follow the Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match Scorecard here.

Predicted XIs

Rajasthan Royals (RR): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Sandeep Sharma, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): Virat Kohli, Phil Salt (wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy, Abhinandan Singh

Fantasy Cricket Picks and Tactical Approach

For fantasy cricket managers constructing their Dream11 line-ups, several players present reliable options based on current tournament form:

  • Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR): The current Orange Cap holder is an essential pick, having scored an unbeaten 77 off 32 balls against Mumbai.

  • Virat Kohli (RCB): The opening batter remains a consistent source of runs and a standard captaincy selection for fantasy teams.

  • Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR): The teenager offers an aggressive option at the top of the order, actively looking to clear the boundary during fielding restrictions.

  • Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB): Arrives following a three-wicket haul against CSK, offering points potential both with the new ball and during the death overs.

  • Ravi Bishnoi (RR): A leading spin option, proven to be effective at breaking established middle-order partnerships.

Guwahati Weather and Rain Forecast for RR vs RCB IPL 2026.

For Dream11 enthusiasts, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli remain the safest multiplier options given their consistency at the top of the order.  In the bowling department, Ravi Bishnoi’s leg-spin is expected to be a major threat on a surface that might offer some grip. From the RCB camp, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jacob Duffy offer the best bowling options due to their ability to contribute in multiple phases of the game.

A central tactical focus will be the opening phase, where the attacking approach of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi meets the experienced swing bowling of RCB’s Kumar, who recently became the first pace bowler to reach 200 IPL wickets. During the middle overs, RR leg-spinner Bishnoi’s performance against Kohli will likely serve as a decisive phase in the first innings.

Pitch and Conditions

The surface at the ACA Barsapara Cricket Stadium has shown a tendency to slow down as the game progresses. While it remains a high-scoring venue, the moisture in the evening could assist the seamers early on. Statistical data suggests that teams winning the toss may prefer to bat first to avoid the pitch slowing down during the second innings, though dew remains a persistent factor in Guwahati

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