Rajasthan Royals (RR) host Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Friday, April 11, at 7:30 PM IST. This is Rajasthan’s final game in Guwahati before moving to their home ground in Jaipur.
For RR captain Riyan Parag, this is a special match as it’s his last chance to play in front of his home crowd. RCB, the defending champions, are coming off strong wins and will make this an exciting clash.
The match will be shown live on Star Sports and JioHotstar. The weather in Guwahati is improving compared to recent days.
RCB has a slight historical edge over RR with 17 wins to 14 in their IPL meetings. However, the results have been inconsistent over the years. In 2025, RCB won both matches, while RR took both games in 2024.
RR is in great form and may stick with the same team that has won all three matches so far. Their opening pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been strong, scoring high partnerships without losing any wickets in the powerplay.
RCB’s Virat Kohli faces a tough challenge from RR’s Sandeep Sharma, who has dismissed him seven times in 18 innings. RCB is also deciding between Abhinandan Singh and Rasikh Dar for their final lineup.
The match will likely hinge on the powerplay as RR’s top order has shown consistent form. If they can maintain their early momentum, they’ll have a strong chance to win. The surface at Barsapara favors aggressive batting, which suits RR’s style.
Overall, despite RCB’s strengths, RR’s current form and familiarity with the ground give them an edge in this crucial match.