IPL 2026, RR vs RCB: In the 16th match of IPL 2026, the match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) was affected by rain. Royal Challengers Bangalore team entered the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati with a major change. In place of Jacob Duffy, another deadly bowler got a place in the playing 11. This player played an important role in making the team champion last season and RCB retained this player by paying Rs 12.50 crore.
The bowler who made RCB champion included in playing 11
After winning the toss in this match, Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag decided to bowl first. Citing rain and moisture present on the pitch as the reason, he said that the bowlers may get help in the beginning. At the same time, the good news for RCB is that Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has returned to the team fully fit. After getting fitness clearance from Cricket Australia, he has been included in the playing eleven.
Hazlewood played an important role in RCB’s trophy win last season. He came into the team in place of Jacob Duffy, who had performed well in the previous matches. Josh Hazlewood took 22 wickets while playing 12 matches last season. During this, he also achieved the feat of taking 4 wickets in an innings.
Playing 11 of both teams
RCB’s playing eleven: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (captain), Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Tim David, Romerio Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh and Josh Hazlewood.
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Ryan Parag (captain), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Joffra Archer, Nandre Berger, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma.