RR vs RCB LIVE Score, IPL 2026 Cricket Match Live Updates: Covers Coming Off As Rain Stops In Guwahati; RCB Make Big Change

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Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru LIVE Updates, IPL 2026: Rain has stopped in Guwahati after the Rajasthan Royals opted to bowl first in their IPL 2026 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Both teams have made one change each: RR brought in Brijesh Sharma for Tushar Deshpande, while Josh Hazlewood returned for RCB, replacing Jacob Duffy. Two unbeaten teams - RR and RCB - come up against each other in the 16th match of IPL 2026 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, tonight. While Virat Kohli will be in focus, RR's star openers - Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal - will also hog the limelight during the game for the way they have started the tournament. (Live Scorecard)

Here are the Live Score and Updates of Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPL 2026 game -

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RR vs RCB LIVE: We have a new start time!

The rain has stopped in Guwahati, and the Rajasthan Royals players are already out warming up! Provided there are no further interruptions, play is officially scheduled to begin at 8:40 PM IST.

RR vs RCB LIVE: Rain persists!

The rain stopped for a brief moment, but the drizzle has already returned! The covers were about to be removed, but the ground staff had to quickly pivot as the weather turned again. Let's keep our fingers crossed and hope we still get a full 40-over game!

RR vs RCB LIVE: Not good news!

The Super Soppers are back in action despite the light drizzle! The fourth umpire is chatting with a few members of the ground staff under an umbrella. It looks like we could be in for a stop-start match, as the forecast predicts intermittent showers for the next six hours.

RR vs RCB LIVE: Rain is back!

Rain has returned to Guwahati right after the toss! The covers are being rushed back on, and the match will not start at 8:15 PM as scheduled. In the meantime, let's take a look at the Playing XIs and Impact subs!

Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting-first XI: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (capt), Tim David, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Abhinandan Singh

RCB bench: Suyash Sharma, Jacob Bethell, Rasikh Dar, Kanishk Chouhan, Venkatesh Iyer

Rajasthan Royals bowling-first XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (capt), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi

RR bench: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Ravi Singh, Shubham Dubey, Tushar Deshpande

RR vs RCB LIVE: RR opt to bowl!

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has won the toss and elected to bowl first. The Royals make one change, with Brijesh replacing Tushar Deshpande. Royal Challengers Bengaluru also make an alteration to their pace attack, as Josh Hazlewood replaces Jacob Duffy.

RR vs RCB LIVE: It's toss time!

We are moments away from the toss. RR captain Riyan Parag is already out in the middle, practising his coin swing, while Rajat Patidar has also joined him at the square.

RR vs RCB LIVE: We have an updated start time!

Toss will be at 8pm local time, with the first ball set to be bowled at 8:15pm local time. No overs have been lost due to the rain delay. Good news for RCB as Josh Hazlewood is warming up. He might play ahead of Romario Shepherd.

RR vs RCB LIVE: Main pitch cover being taken off!

Amid the inspection, some RR players have made their way back out onto the field. We can confirm that the main pitch cover is now being removed by the ground staff.

RR vs RCB LIVE: Inspection underway!

Covers are being peeled off slowly! The officials are currently doing an inspection, which means that an official announcement for the updated toss and start time is not far away.

RR vs RCB LIVE: Rain has stopped!

The latest news from the middle is that the rain has stopped in Guwahati. The Super Soppers are out in full force to dry the outfield, while the ground staff are removing the covers from the square. Official announcement is awaited!

RR vs RCB LIVE: Light rain!

The intensity of the downpour has eased. Broadcast visuals showed the RR players engaged in a football rondo, where Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was playfully pushed out by his teammates after failing to keep the ball in the air.

RR vs RCB LIVE: Super Sopper is working!

The ground staff have started covering the outfield; initially, only the pitch was under cover. The Super Soppers are already in action despite the heavy downpour.

RR vs RCB LIVE: Rain has got heavier!

The rain has intensified significantly, and the covers are firmly in place until the weather clears. What was a light drizzle just moments ago has turned into a steady downpour, delaying the start of toss at the Barsapara!

RR vs RCB LIVE: Rain threat in Guwahati!

A light drizzle has started in Guwahati ahead of the toss. The ground staff have begun bringing the covers onto the pitch to keep the surface dry. Hopefully, this is just a passing shower and won't impact the start of play.

RR vs RCB LIVE: H2H Stats!

RR and RCB have met 34 times since the inception of the IPL. In those encounters, RCB hold a 17-14 lead over RR, with three matches ending in no result. In recent meetings, RCB also maintain a 3-2 edge, having swept both of their fixtures against the Royals last season.

RR vs RCB LIVE: Kohli vs Sandeep!

It will be fascinating battle to watch out for between Virat Kohli and Sandeep Sharma. In fact, Sandeep Sharma has dismissed Virat Kohli 7 times- which is most by a bowler in IPL.

RR vs RCB LIVE: Jaiswal vs Kohli vs Sooryavanshi!

Jaiswal currently leads the Orange Cap race with 170 runs in three matches. Sooryavanshi, scoring at a higher strike rate, has managed 122 runs across those same fixtures. Kohli, on the other hand, has 97 runs so far; however, one can't rule out a player of his caliber claiming the Orange Cap by the end of tonight's clash.

RR vs RCB LIVE: Focus on Sooryavanshi-Jaiswal!

RR have emerged as one of the most explosive batting units this season, driven largely by their openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The pair put on an 80-run stand during the rain-curtailed game against Mumbai Indians in their last match. RCB's bowling unit, which has leaked runs at an economy rate of over 10 so far this season, will be tested tonight.

RR vs RCB LIVE: RCB's away riches!

This will be RCB's first away fixture of the season. They were the most successful team on the road last season, winning nine out of 10 matches away from the Chinnaswamy. The only loss came against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Lucknow-a match marked as a 'home' fixture that was moved from Bengaluru due to unseasonal thunderstorms last May.

RR vs RCB LIVE: Good evening!

Hello and welcome! It's 1st vs. 3rd in IPL 2026 as the Rajasthan Royals host Royal Challengers Bengaluru at their adopted home, Guwahati. Both teams come into the clash unbeaten so far. While RR sit top of the table with three wins out of three, RCB have also won both of their fixtures so far.

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