Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Prediction & Betting Tips - Indian Premier League
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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in Indian Premier League Predictions
It’s a battle of two teams with 100% win records as the Rajasthan Royals and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru battle it out on Friday in Guwahati in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL). This match between the first-placed Royals and the third-placed Royal Challengers comes with our prediction of a win for Rajasthan.
After 13 matches in the season, RR are top of the table with six points (W3) and a NRR of +2.403. RCB are third with four points (W2) and an NRR of +2.501. This will be the last match in Guwahati for this year’s campaign.
The Royals are coming off a 27-run win over Mumbai Indians in a rain-curtailed 11-over match on Tuesday. After setting a target of 151, RR restricted Mumbai to 123 and won the game comfortably.
The young opening duo of Vaibhav Suryavanshi (122 runs, SR 248.97) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (170 runs, SR 163.46) are igniting the Royals' performance. Among the bowlers, Ravi Bishnoi (seven wickets) and Nandre Burger (five wickets) are hunting in pairs.
The Royal Challengers won by six wickets against Hyderabad and by 43 runs against Chennai in their two matches. Their batting efficiencies are evident, having landed 203 and 250 runs, respectively. Devdutt Padikkal (111 runs, SR 201.81) has been quietly blazing away, while Jacob Duffy (five wickets) has been effective with the ball.
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Rajasthan Royals - Royal Challengers Bengaluru Key Points
- Rajasthan won their last three IPL matches played in Guwahati.
- Rajasthan have won their last four IPL games, three this season.
- Bengaluru lost two of their last three away IPL games against Rajasthan.
- Bengaluru average 16 and Rajasthan average 10 sixes per match this IPL season.
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Our Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Prediction
This game is a proper test of credentials for both RR and RCB. Rajasthan have been banking on their all-round skills and topping most of the metrics. As of Tuesday, they top the points tally and have the highest run scorer and the best wicket-taker. Bengaluru aren’t too far behind, winning both their games with ease. Historically, this fixture has been close, with 17 wins for RCB and 14 wins for RR in 33 encounters.
It could be RR’s game this time, and our Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru prediction is Rajasthan Royals wins.
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