RR vs RCB Toss Prediction: Probable Playing XI, Match Prediction for IPL 2026

Both the Rajasthan Royals and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru teams come into this match 16 of IPL 2026 in very good form. Rajasthan Royals have been one of the most well-balanced sides this season, winning all three of their opening games. They have been led by aggressive batting from Yashasvi Jaiswal at the top, along with an unreal batting display from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the defending champions, have also made a solid start with two wins in a row. The experience of Virat Kohli at the top of the order has come in handy, and the entire batting lineup has chipped in already, including the likes of Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar, Devdutt Padikkal and Tim David, who are all a part of the RR vs RCB Dream11 prediction.

In a venue like Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, the toss can play a key role in shaping the match outcome. For a better understanding of RR vs RCB toss prediction, fans can refer to our detailed today toss prediction.

RR vs RCB Match Details

RR vs RCB Toss History

The RR vs RCB toss prediction today clearly suggests teams preferring to bowl first, with most captains choosing to chase after winning the toss. Out of the last five matches, the team winning the toss has opted to field in four games. In terms of results, RCB have had the upper hand, winning three of these encounters, including two convincing victories in IPL 2025. Meanwhile, RR have managed to secure two wins, both while successfully chasing targets.

RR vs RCB Team Performance

The Rajasthan Royals are currently placed on top of the IPL 2026 points table with three consecutive wins, while the Royal Challengers Bengaluru are in the third position with two back-to-back wins in the season. The winning streak of one of these teams will be broken after this fixture.

RR vs RCB Toss Prediction

The pitch at Barsapara Stadium offers a fair contest between bat and ball. Out of eight matches played here in IPL, teams batting second have won three games, while teams batting first have won four, and one match ended without a result. Based on our RR vs RCB toss winner today, Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag is expected to win the toss and could choose to bowl first.

RR vs RCB Today Playing 11 (Probable)

Both these sides are still unbeaten in the tournament, and will most likely go ahead with the same team combination for this upcoming clash in Guwahati.

RR vs RCB Today Match Winner

The Rajasthan Royals head into this match after a 27-run win over the Mumbai Indians in a rain-shortened 11-over game in Guwahati. RR smashed 150/3 in 11 overs, thanks to an unbeaten 77 off 32 balls from Jaiswal, who attacked from the very beginning. When MI chased, RR’s bowlers stayed in control throughout and limited them to 123/9.

Meanwhile, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru are also coming off a 43-run win over CSK in their last outing. With both teams looking impressive, the visiting side, RCB, might have a slight edge in this encounter due to their batting depth and the exceptional form of multiple players.