Highlights | RR vs RCB IPL 2026 16th Match: Rajasthan Royals Win By 6 Wickets

RR lost their explosive opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the 8th over for a blistering 78 off just 26 balls, but the damage had already been done as the required rate was well under control. Shimron Hetmyer fell for a duck in the same over as Krunal Pandya struck twice in two balls, bringing RCB briefly back into the contest.

At 8 overs: 129/3, Dhruv Jurel and Riyan Parag kept the chase steady, but Parag was dismissed in the 9th over, leaving RR at 132/4. Despite a mini fightback from RCB through Krunal Pandya and Josh Hazlewood, RR’s middle order remained composed.

Jurel continued his brilliant knock, supported by Ravindra Jadeja, as the duo rotated strike and punished loose deliveries. RR crossed 137/4 (10 overs) and then 141/4 (11 overs) with calm batting under pressure.

Even as Hazlewood and Krunal picked up timely wickets, RR stayed ahead of the required rate. At 15 overs: 177/4, Dhruv Jurel (61*) and Jadeja kept things on track before Jurel accelerated further.

The finishing push came in the death overs, with RR reaching 191/4 (17 overs) and then 202/4 (18 overs), sealing the chase comfortably with wickets in hand.

Rajasthan Royals got off to a flying start, reaching 9/0 after 1 over, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi finding an early boundary. The momentum continued despite losing Yashasvi Jaiswal for 13, as RR moved to 21/1 in 2 overs.

Sooryavanshi then took complete control, smashing boundaries and sixes at will. RR raced to 37/1 after 3 overs and then 56/1 in 4 overs, with the youngster tearing into the bowling attack, especially targeting Josh Hazlewood.

The onslaught intensified in the fifth over as Sooryavanshi brought up a stunning 50 off just 15 balls, powering RR to 73/1 in 5 overs. Dhruv Jurel joined the party soon after, continuing the aggressive approach.

The sixth over was carnage, yielding 24 runs, as Jurel and Sooryavanshi dismantled the bowling. RR finished the powerplay at a commanding 97/1 in 6 overs, putting themselves firmly in control of the chase.

A brilliant final over from Venkatesh Iyer powers RCB to a strong finish. Sandeep Sharma concedes 21 runs as Iyer goes on the attack, smashing two sixes and a four, along with a couple of twos to maximize the scoring.

RCB surge past the 200-run mark in style, ending their innings at 201/8 after 20 overs, with Iyer’s late blitz providing a crucial boost.

RCB’s innings continues to fluctuate as they rebuild after early setbacks. In the 11th over, Brijesh Sharma strikes again, dismissing Tim David and leaving RCB at 94/6.

Rajat Patidar and Romario Shepherd then try to counterattack. Shepherd gets going with a six in the 12th over, taking the score past 100 to 104/6. The momentum builds in the 13th over as both batters find boundaries, pushing RCB to 119/6.

However, Ravindra Jadeja breaks the partnership in the 14th over, removing Shepherd for 22 and reducing RCB to 125/7.

Patidar takes charge in the 15th over, smashing two crucial sixes off Nandre Burger to lift the scoring rate, as RCB reach 139/7.

The momentum continues in the 16th over, with Patidar bringing up a well-compiled half-century and adding valuable runs alongside Venkatesh Iyer. At the end of 16 overs, RCB are 150/7, with Patidar holding the innings together.

Latest update coming from the Barsapara Stadium, the first ball of the match will now take place at 8:40 PM IST. 

OH NO! It has started raining again! That bad news! Are we in for a delay again? 

Rajasthan Royals have won the toss and opted to bowl first! Quite obvious decision from the home captain! 

Match to start soon! 

The intensity of the rain has reduced a bit. Let’s see how thing turn out. It happens in every match, but we know how unpredictable the weather is in Guwahati. Stay tuned for further updates. 

RCB fans are worried as the last time rain played spoilsport here in Guwahati, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal destroyed Mumbai in an 11-over match!

People are venting it out on social media regarding the choice of venue in Barsapara Stadium. This is the second time this season, the rain has spoiled the Guwahati cricket-fever. It is proper monsoon time in the Eastern region of India and you can expect rain every single day. 

The pitch is fully covered and this was not on expected lines! We were expecting a full 20-over match 20 mins ago but things have now changed drastically. We now wait for the rain to stop just like always…

Toss has been officially delayed as the rain has picked up in Guwahati! We are in for a delay now!

Ravi Bishnoi has historically done a good job of keeping batters like Virat Kohli and Phil Salt in check, while also posing problems for Tim David. His variations and control make him a reliable option against both top-order and middle-order hitters.

Given his effectiveness, Bishnoi could be introduced during the Powerplay if the openers settle in, using his wicket-taking ability to break partnerships early. Additionally, his knack for containing runs under pressure makes him a strong candidate to be deployed in the death overs to curb late-innings acceleration.

Rajasthan Royals have no injury concerns heading into the match, which will come as a boost for the team management. Although a number of players chose to skip the optional practice session on Thursday, it appears to be part of workload management rather than any fitness issues.

On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are still awaiting clarity on Josh Hazlewood’s availability. The Australian pacer’s return timeline remains uncertain, leaving a slight question mark over RCB’s bowling combination for the upcoming fixture.

The fans are enjoying at the Barsapara Stadium with RCB fans in full swing, There is no sign of any rainfall as now as we expect to get a full 20-over match. The toss is scheduled to take place at 7:00 PM IST and the match is expected to start from 7:30 PM IST onwards.

As of now, the temperature in Guwahati is 21 C and there is no rain as of now. The chances look bleak, but we can’t take a chance with the unpredictable Guwahati weather. 

Looks like we are going to have a full 20-over match as per the current weather forecast. 

It was raining an hour ago. The weather is fine as of now. 

No rain as of now as per the update 40 mins back…

At match time, rain is highly unlikely, with only about a 3% chance of precipitation. This means interruptions are expected to be minimal, offering relief to fans eagerly waiting for the clash between the two unbeaten sides.

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