IPL 2026 RR vs RCB Playing 11: Check probable playing 11 and head-to-head record for today's high voltage clash

Riding on explosive starts from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Rajasthan Royals will look to maintain their dominance as they face defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a high-intensity IPL clash on Friday.

RCB’s Strong Batting Line-Up

RCB appear equally strong, boasting a settled top order led by Virat Kohli, who continues to perform consistently despite stepping away from T20 internationals. Phil Salt provides attacking intent at the top, while Devdutt Padikkal has regained form and become a crucial presence at No. 3.

Revamped Bowling Boost for RCB

RCB’s restructured bowling unit has been a major positive this season. Jacob Duffy has stepped up impressively in the absence of Josh Hazlewood. Meanwhile, Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma have effectively controlled the middle overs.

RR vs RCB Head-to-Head Record

• Total matches played: 33
• Rajasthan Royals: 14
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 17
• No Result: 2

RR vs RCB: Predicted Playing XI

Rajasthan Royals Predicted XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande
Impact Sub: Ravi Bishnoi

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Predicted XI:
Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Tim David, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy, Abhinandan Singh
Impact Sub: Suyash Sharma

Match Details

The RR vs RCB encounter will take place at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, with the match scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST. The game will be telecast on the Star Sports Network, while live streaming will be available on JioHotstar.

Full Squads

Rajasthan Royals Squad: Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel, Donovan Ferreira, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Ravi Singh, Aman Perala, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Adam Milne, Brijesh Sharma, Jofra Archer, Kuldeep Sen, Kwena Maphaka, Nandre Burger, Ravi Bishnoi, Sandeep Sharma

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad: Rajat Patidar (c), Abhinandan Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma, Swapnil Singh, Virat Kohli, Venkatesh Iyer, Mangesh Yadav, Kanishk Chouhan, Vihaan Malhotra, Vicky Ostwal, Satvik Deswal