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RR vs RCB Highlights, IPL 2026 Match 16: Scorecard & Stats | RR Won by 6 Wkts
Match Overview
- Fixture: Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Tournament: Indian Premier League 2026
- Match: 16th Match
- Date and Time: 10 April 2026, 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, India
- Result: RR Won By 6 Wickets (with 12 balls to spare)
Match Summary
In the 16th match of IPL 2026, Rajasthan Royals defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 6 wickets. RR chased down 202 runs in just 18 overs. Both the teams enter this match with winning records, but only RR remained unbeaten. Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored 78 runs in just 26 balls, and Dhruv Jurel remained unbeaten on 81 runs in 43 balls. Both of them together make the chase very easy.
Full Scorecard – RR vs RCB Match 16, IPL 2026
RCB Innings – 201/8 (20 Overs)
Batting
| Batsman | How Out | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Salt | c Dhruv Jurel b Jofra Archer | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Virat Kohli | b Ravi Bishnoi | 32 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 200.0 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | c Shimron Hetmyer b Jofra Archer | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 200.0 |
| Rajat Patidar (c) | c Donavon Ferreira b Sandeep Sharma | 63 | 40 | 4 | 4 | 157.5 |
| Krunal Pandya | c Shimron Hetmyer b Ravi Bishnoi | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.7 |
| Jitesh Sharma (wk) | lbw b Brijesh Sharma | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 62.5 |
| Tim David | c Shimron Hetmyer b Brijesh Sharma | 13 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 144.4 |
| Romario Shepherd | c Brijesh Sharma b Ravindra Jadeja | 22 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 200.0 |
| Venkatesh Iyer | Not Out | 29 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 193.3 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Not Out | 9 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 128.6 |
| Extras | (b 4, lb 2, w 7) | 13 | ||||
| Total | 20 Overs | 201/8 (CRR: 10.05) | ||||
Did not bat: Abhinandan Singh, Josh Hazlewood
Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jofra Archer | 3 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 11.0 |
| Nandre Burger | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 10.7 |
| Sandeep Sharma | 4 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 11.8 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 4 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 8.0 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 2 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 7.0 |
| Brijesh Sharma | 4 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 9.3 |
RR Innings – 202/4 (18 Overs) WON
Batting
| Batsman | How Out | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | c Jitesh Sharma b Josh Hazlewood | 13 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 162.5 |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | c Virat Kohli b Krunal Pandya | 78 | 26 | 8 | 7 | 300.0 |
| Dhruv Jurel (wk) | Not Out | 81 | 43 | 8 | 3 | 188.4 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | c Josh Hazlewood b Krunal Pandya | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Riyan Parag (c) | c Krunal Pandya b Josh Hazlewood | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60.0 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | Not Out | 24 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 96.0 |
| Extras | (lb 1, w 2) 3 | |||||
| Total | 202/4 (18 Overs) | CRR: 11.22 | |||||
Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 9.3 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 4 | 0 | 44 | 2 | 11.0 |
| Abhinandan Singh | 3 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 18.0 |
| Krunal Pandya | 4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 7.5 |
| Tim David | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 18.0 |
| Romario Shepherd | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9.0 |
Match Highlights and Key Moments
Rain delays the start, but the game is slow. Rajasthan Royals win the toss and decide to bowl first. RCB come out to bat on a pitch used in difficult conditions in Guwahati.
RCB start well but keep losing wickets. Phil Salt is out on the very first ball of the match. Josh Hazlewood dismisses him for no runs. But Virat Kohli is not stopping RCB. He bowls explosively from the very first ball. Kohli scores 32 runs in just 16 balls, including 7 fours. He looks sharp and dangerous at the top, and the crowd loves every shot.
Devdutt Padikkal adds 14 quick runs with Kohli to help RCB reach 45 in just three overs. But then wickets start falling at the wrong time. RCB cannot find a batsman who can stay long enough to get the job done.
Rajat Patidar holds the innings together. The RCB captain plays a really smart innings. He scores 63 runs in 40 balls with 4 fours and 4 sixes. He hits when needed and rotates the strike well. Patidar is the mainstay of RCB’s batting tonight. Without his innings, RCB might have fallen short of 170 runs.
Venkatesh Iyer shines in the final overs. Iyer comes in late and scores a brilliant 29 runs in just 15 balls. He has hit 1 four and 2 sixes. Romario Shepherd also has a fun cameo of 22 runs in 11 balls. The duo has taken RCB’s score past 200 with their energy and timing.
RCB 2018/8 – A good performance on paper. Now the question is: can RCB’s bowlers defend it?
The answer comes very quickly – and it’s a big number.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi takes charge. The 14-year-old wonder walks to the crease and starts batting straight away. He is fearless. He doesn’t care about name or reputation. He just picks his spot and swings hard. Suryavanshi scores 16 runs off an over by Abhinandan Singh. Then he faces Josh Hazlewood, one of the best fast bowlers in the world, and hits him with three fours and a six in an over.
50 runs off just 15 balls. Suryavanshi completes his half-century off just 15 balls. This is one of the fastest half-centuries in IPL history. The people of Guwahati are also in a frenzy. RCB fans too can’t help but enjoy the show.
The Powerplay ends at RR’s 97/1. This is the highest Powerplay score of the IPL 2026 season so far.
Krunal Pandya caught Suryavanshi for 78. The RCB spinner finally dismissed the youngster on the first ball of the 9th over. Suryavanshi hit 8 fours and 7 sixes in 26 balls at a strike rate of 300 before being caught on a boundary by Virat Kohli. But the damage has already been done. There is no way back for RCB.
Dhruv Jurel completed the opening for Suryavanshi. Jurel is steady, smart and powerful at the same time. He scored an unbeaten 81 off 43 balls with 8 fours and 3 sixes. He keeps the run rate dynamic without taking too many risks. Jadeja calmly added 24 runs with him and gave RR victory with 2 overs to spare.
RR won by 6 wickets. 5 wins from 5 matches. Still unbeaten.
Key Stats from the Match
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Highest Score (Match) | Dhruv Jurel – 81* (43 balls) |
| Most Explosive Innings | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – 78 (26 balls, SR 300.0) |
| Best Bowling (RR) | Ravi Bishnoi – 2/32 (4 overs) |
| Best Bowling (RCB) | Krunal Pandya – 2/30 (4 overs) |
| Highest Powerplay Score | RR – 97/1 (6 overs) — highest of IPL 2026 season |
| Target | 202 |
| Result | RR win by 6 wickets (12 balls to spare) |
Player of the Match
Vaibhav Suryavanshi – 78 runs in 26 balls (SR 300.0)
Vaibhav Suryavanshi was declared the Player of the Match. He hit 8 fours and 7 sixes against some of the best bowlers in the world. He faces Bhuvneshwar Kumar. He faces Josh Hazlewood. He faces everyone – and wins. His strike rate of 300 means he scores 3 runs every ball. That’s incredible. At just 14 years old, he is already writing his name in the IPL history books.
Top Performers – Quick Look
RCB Batting
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajat Patidar (c) | 63 | 40 | 157.5 |
| Virat Kohli | 32 | 16 | 200.0 |
| Venkatesh Iyer | 29* | 15 | 193.3 |
| Romario Shepherd | 22 | 11 | 200.0 |
RR Batting
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhruv Jurel (wk) | 81* | 43 | 188.4 |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 78 | 26 | 300.0 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 24* | 25 | 96.0 |
Top Wicket-Takers
| Player | Team | W | R | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krunal Pandya | RCB | 2 | 30 | 7.5 |
| Josh Hazlewood | RCB | 2 | 44 | 11.0 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | RR | 2 | 32 | 8.0 |
| Brijesh Sharma | RR | 2 | 37 | 9.3 |
| Jofra Archer | RR | 2 | 33 | 11.0 |
RR vs RCB – Head to Head (IPL)
| Stat | RR | RCB |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 35 | 35 |
| Won | 19 | 16 |
| Highest Score | 217 | 235 |
Note: Rajasthan Royals hold a slight edge over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in head-to-head meetings across IPL history.
What does this result mean for IPL 2026
Rajasthan Royals are now the only team in IPL 2026 with a 100% win record. Five matches, five wins. They sit comfortably at the top of the points table and look like the team to beat this season. Vaibhav Suryavanshi is improving steadily. Dhruv Jurel is maturing into a top-class finisher. The RR bowling unit with Bishnoi, Archer and Jadeja is diverse and smart. This team has it all.
Royal Challengers Bangalore have suffered their first defeat of the season. RCB’s batting is clearly strong – scoring 201 is no small feat. But their bowling let them down badly on the night. Abhinandan Singh is expensive. Bhuvneshwar Kumar cannot stop Suryavanshi. The team needs to find better options to defend a big total. RCB need to regroup quickly if they want to stay in the race for the top four.
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Cricbites Match Insight
This match has a little bit of everything that makes T20 cricket so beautiful. RCB fight hard to reach 201. They have partnerships, big shots, and a captain’s knock from Patidar. But Sooryavanshi is in a different universe tonight. When a teenager bats at a strike rate of 300 against international fast bowlers, that is not just good cricket — that is something special. Rajasthan are not just winning matches right now. They are winning them with style, speed, and a lot of joy.
Disclaimer
All statistics and scorecard details are based on official match data from IPL 2026 Match 16. Cricbites brings you match highlights, scorecards and analysis for every game of the season. Cricket is a game of moments, and sometimes one player can change everything – as Vaibhav Suryavanshi proved tonight.
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FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Who won RR vs RCB IPL 2026 Match 16?
Rajasthan Royals won the match by 6 wickets. They chased down 202 runs with 12 balls remaining in 18 overs.
Q2. Who is the Player of the Match in RR vs RCB Match 16?
Vaibhav Suryavanshi won the Player of the Match award for his blistering innings of 78 runs in just 26 balls at a strike rate of 300.
Q3. What is the final score of RR vs RCB Match 16?
RCB scored 8/201 runs in 20 overs. RR reached 202/4 in 18 overs. Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wickets.
Q4. Where will RR vs RCB IPL 2026 Match 16 be played?
This match is being played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, India.
Q5. How many runs does Vaibhav Suryavanshi score in Match 16?
Suryavanshi scores 78 runs in 26 balls. He has hit 8 fours and 7 sixes at a strike rate of 300.
Q6. How many runs does Dhruv Jurel score in this match?
Dhruv Jurel scores an unbeaten 81 runs in 43 balls with 8 fours and 3 sixes. It gives RR victory.
Q7. What is RR’s powerplay score in Match 16?
RR’s score in the first 6 overs is 97/1. This is the highest powerplay score of IPL 2026 so far.
Q8. What is RCB’s highest score in Match 16?
Rajat Patidar is the highest scorer for RCB. He scored 63 runs in 40 balls with the help of 4 fours and 4 sixes.
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