RR vs RCB Guwahati Weather Updates: Check latest rain forecast; pitch, toss time, match details and squads

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Rajasthan Royals in a high-stakes IPL 2026 clash at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati, with both teams entering the contest unbeaten this season. Rajasthan, led by Riyan Parag, sit at the top of the points table with six points from three consecutive wins, marking a strong turnaround from last season.

RR vs RCB toss time

The toss is scheduled to take place at 7 pm, while the match will begin at 7:30 pm.

RR vs RCB pitch report

The ACA Stadium has traditionally been a high-scoring venue in T20 cricket, favouring batters while also offering assistance to spinners. Seamers can expect some help early on.


In IPL 2026 so far, conditions have varied. While pace bowlers dominated in the RR vs CSK fixture, the following match saw a slower surface due to the pitch being under covers, impacting its natural behaviour.

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Teams winning the toss are likely to opt to bat first to put scoreboard pressure on the opposition, with slower deliveries and yorkers expected to be effective in the latter stages.

RR vs RCB weather forecast update

Rain is likely in Guwahati earlier in the day, with a 56% chance of precipitation and around 0.8 mm rainfall expected, along with 70% cloud cover. Temperatures are likely to hover around 27°C.

However, conditions are expected to improve by evening, reducing the likelihood of interruptions and increasing the chances of a full 20-over contest.

Squads

Rajasthan Royals: 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 and Sandeep Sharma.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 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.