Kamal Ghorui
Riding on explosive starts from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Rajasthan Royals will aim to continue their dominance when they face defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a high-voltage IPL clash on Friday.RCB, meanwhile, look equally formidable with a settled top order anchored by Virat Kohli, who has shown no signs of slowing down despite stepping away from T20Is. Phil Salt adds firepower at the top, while Devdutt Padikkal has emerged as a key figure at No. 3, rediscovering his fluent best. Back with RCB, Padikkal has carried his domestic form into the season, smashing consecutive fifties and playing a vital role in the team’s strong start. Skipper Rajat Patidar and Tim David further bolster the middle order.However, it is RCB’s revamped bowling attack that has stood out. Jacob Duffy has impressed in Josh Hazlewood’s absence, while Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma have controlled the middle overs effectively.RR, on the other hand, boast one of the most explosive batting units. Jaiswal and the fearless Sooryavanshi have provided blistering starts, while their disciplined bowling unit has made them a well-rounded and dangerous side.
RR vs RCB Head-to-Head
- Total matches played: 33
- Rajasthan Royals: 14
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 17
- No Results: 2
RR vs RCB: Pitch Report
A true surface with even bounce, ideal for strokeplay, awaits once again. It’s the same pitch where Rajasthan Royals hammered 150 in an 11-over shootout against Mumbai Indians earlier this week. Expect the approach to remain unchanged for batters — commit to the front foot and play their shots with freedom. The weather, too, looks far more favourable this time.
RR vs RCB: Predicted XIs
Rajasthan Royals predicted XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Nandre Burger, Tushar DeshpandeImpact Sub: Ravi BishnoiRoyal Challengers Bengaluru predicted XI: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Tim David, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy, Abhinandan SinghImpact Sub: Suyash Sharma
RR vs RCB: Guwahati Weather Update
The day is expected to remain mostly cloudy with a brief spell of rain in the afternoon and a high of 27°C. Conditions will clear up by evening, leading into a largely clear night with temperatures dipping to around 17°C.Rain is forecast between 1–3 PM, with the probability hovering between 49% and 55%. However, the chances drop sharply to just 3% by the 7 PM toss and are expected to stay minimal through match hours, ensuring clear skies for the game.
RR vs RCB: Live Streaming details
The RR vs RCB clash will be held at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, with the match set to begin at 7:30 PM IST. The game will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network, while live streaming will be available on JioHotstar.
RR vs RCB squads
Rajasthan Royals: Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel, Donovan Ferreira, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Ravi Singh, Aman Perala, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Adam Milne, Brijesh Sharma, Jofra Archer, Kuldeep Sen, Kwena Maphaka, Nandre Burger, Ravi Bishnoi and Sandeep Sharma.Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (c), Abhinandan Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma, Swapnil Singh, Virat Kohli, Venkatesh Iyer, Mangesh Yadav, Kanishk Chouhan, Vihaan Malhotra, Vicky Ostwal, Satvik Deswal.
