New Delhi, April 10 -- Rajasthan Royals host Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Friday, 11 April, at 7:30 PM IST in Match 16 of IPL 2026.

For captain Riyan Parag, this is a home farewell of sorts. RR play their final Guwahati fixture of the phase before returning to their permanent home in Jaipur. The Assam native would dearly want to sign off in front of his own fans with a win.

RCB, the defending champions, arrive in equally imperious form after commanding victories at Chinnaswamy. The collision of these two sides is the standout fixture of the opening phase.

The match is at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, on Friday, 11 April, at 7:30 PM IST, with the toss at 7 PM IST. Live on Star Sports and...