Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Betting Preview, Odds & Predictions
In an exciting cricket match scenario, Royal Challengers Bengaluru is predicted to overcome a -3.5 wickets or -5.5 runs handicap. Key players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli are expected to be top performers, scoring over 40 and 34 runs respectively. Tim David is anticipated to be the leading six-hitter of the match. These predictions highlight the potential thrilling performances that could lead RCB to a hopeful victory. Fans are eagerly anticipating these player contributions that could turn the tide for RCB.
- Rajasthan Royals are on a heater after winning their opening 3 matches of IPL 2026.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s title defence has started with back-to-back wins.
- Explore betting opportunities in handicaps, batters to Score Over/Under Runs, bowlers to Take Over/Under Wickets markets and Match Sixes.
Devdutt Padikkal hits out against CSK (Getty Images).
This Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru prediction preview looks ahead to the IPL group match played in India. The Royals are top of the table with a 100% win record from 3 matches and are in excellent form with bat and ball.
- Match Details
- Recent Form
- Head-to-Head Record
- Team News
- Key Stats
- Match Analysis
- Betting Markets to Watch
- Latest Odds
Defending champs the Royal Challengers Bengaluru have started their season in dominant form with a pair of wins, but they will be tested by the Royals’ batters and bowlers.
Match Details
| Match | Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
|---|---|
| Competition | Indian Premier League |
| Date | 10 April 2026 |
| Time | 16:00 SAST |
| Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, India |
Recent Form
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | LWWWW |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | WWWWW |
Both teams are enjoying strong runs of form, with the Royal Challengers pulling off two strong wins to open the defence of their title.
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Winner | Margin of victory | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 April 2025 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 11 runs | IPL |
| 13 Apr 2025 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 9 wickets | IPL |
| 22 May 2024 | Rajasthan Royals | 4 wickets | IPL |
| 6 April 2024 | Rajasthan Royals | 6 wickets | IPL |
| 14 May 2023 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 112 runs | IPL |
Royal Challengers dominated last season’s matches against the Rajasthan Royals after a reversal in the previous season. Their 112-run win in 2023 was completed by bowling the Royals out for 59.
Team News
Rajasthan Royals: The Royals’ opening pair will look to pummel the RCB attack, but they will be tested by their world-class pacemen.
Possible XI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: The top order is extremely powerful, with big-scorers Virat Kohli, Phil Salt and Tim David a good bet to post a big total or chase big, although the Royals’ attack is sure to challenge them. The absence of Aussie seamer Josh Hazlewood has been well covered by some excellent bowling by Jacob Duffy.
Possible XI: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Duffy.
Key Stats
- Rajasthan Royals’ Yashasvi Jaiswal tops the IPL runs list (170 runs, S/R 163.46).
- Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has scored 68, 175, 52, 31 & 39 in 5 innings.
- Rajasthan Royals’ Ravi Bishnoi has figures of 1/16, 4/41 & 2/25 in 3 IPL matches.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli hit 5 sixes in his 38-ball 69* vs the Sunrisers.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Devdutt Padikkal has scored 61 & 60 in 2 IPL innings.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Tim David hit 8 sixes in his 25-ball 70* against CSK.
Match Analysis
Rain is predicted for the morning of the match but it’s unlikely to eat into game time, although overhead conditions might favour the side bowling first. Sunny conditions and temperatures topping 25º will even things out and assist the batters on what is a runs-friendly pitch.
Dew in the evening will offer the bowlers some assistance, but teams are likely to want to chase on this pitch having used the early cloud conditions to get some movement in the opening overs.
Considering the batting talents on both sides we’re likely to see scores hitting 190, with a square boundary roughly 68 meters and a straight boundary touching 65 meters the batters and bowlers will equally be rewarded for good cricket.
Both top-orders are in fine form but have yet to be tested by attacks as strong and in-form as they will face in this match, so it’s sure to be a fascinating contest between bat and ball.
Betting Markets to Watch
Handicap
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are backed to win against a handicap of -3.5 wickets and -5.5 runs.
Score Over/Under Runs
Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored 38*, 55 & 77* in his 3 IPL innings and is worth backing to score in the 30s, as is Virat Kohli, who has scored 93, 23, 124, 69* & 28 in his last 5 innings.
Most Match Sixes
Yashasvi Jaiswal is the joint top six-hitter this season with 11 sixes in 3 innings, but Tim David has 9 sixes in just 2 innings and off 35 balls. Jaiswal is a better bet for this match as an opener with more opportunity to bat, but he also has to contend with the new ball. Tim David bats down the middle-order but is such a power-hitter I’m backing him to hit the most sixes.
Latest Odds
| Market | Odds |
|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals Win | 2.05 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru Win | 1.68 |
| Match to go to a Super Over | 29.00 |
Verdict
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are backed to win against a handicap of -3.5 wickets/-5.5 runs, with Yashasvi Jaiswal is backed to score over 40.
Virat Kohli is backed to score over 34 runs, while Tim David is backed to hit the most sixes in the match.
Virat Kohli is backed to score over 34 runs, while Tim David is backed to hit the most sixes in the match.
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