Guwahati, April 10 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar and all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer guided the defending champions above 200 while batting first against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 16th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Friday at Guwahati.

In a match that faced a delayed start due to rain, Royal Challengers Bengaluru overcame a disastrous start to post a formidable total of 201/8 in their 20 overs against the Rajasthan Royals. Captain Rajat Patidar's (63 runs off 40 balls) half-century and a late flourish from Impact Player Venkatesh Iyer (29* runs off 15 balls) ensured the visitors set a target of 202.

Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opted to bowl first. The decision to bowl first paid immedia...