RR win toss, choose to bowl first against RCB at Guwahati
Guwahati, April 10
Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opted to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their Indian Premier League match on Friday at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.
After winning the toss, RR captain Riyan Parag chose to bowl, citing recent rain and expected moisture in the pitch. He added that the team has been clinical and focused on playing smart, strategic cricket and aims to continue adapting well and maintaining their strong form.
"We're going to be bowling. It was supposed to be a dry wicket, but it has been raining for the last couple of days, and it rained a bit today as well. So there's going to be a little moisture. We're trying to extract it, but it seems like a really good wicket. Feels great. I think we've been very clinical before the start of the tournament. My message to the team was that we want to be a really pure team that plays really strategic cricket, really smart cricket. So hopefully we keep on assessing and adapting as we have been in the first three games and hopefully come up with really good points," Parag said.
The Royals have been in dominant form this season. They kicked things off with a win over five-time champions Chennai Super Kings, followed it up with a comfortable victory against Gujarat Titans, and most recently defeated another five-time titleholder, Mumbai Indians.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, meanwhile, have looked just as commanding as any side in IPL 2026. They began their campaign with a victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad and followed it up by defeating the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Chennai Super Kings in a high-profile clash between fierce rivals, setting the tone for their title defence. Heading into their match against Rajasthan Royals, the Rajat Patidar-led team will be aiming not only for a third consecutive win but also to end RR's winning run.
RR vs RCB playing 11s:
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel(w), Riyan Parag(c), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma.
Rajasthan Royals Impact subs: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Ravi Singh, Shubham Dubey, Tushar Deshpande.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Josh Hazlewood.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Impact Subs: Suyash Sharma, Jacob Bethell, Rasikh Salam Dar, Kanishk Chouhan, Venkatesh Iyer.
— ANI
Reader Comments
RCB's batting lineup looks scary with Virat and Padikkal at the top. But RR's form is undeniable. This is a proper test for both teams. May the best team win! 🤞
Interesting to see Riyan Parag as captain! He's talking a good game about strategy. Hope the team executes well. RCB won't give away their winning streak easily.
As an RCB fan, a bit worried about our middle order after Patidar. Jitesh and Tim David need to fire today. Bowling first might actually put pressure on RR if we get early wickets. #PlayBold
Good to see a tactical decision based on pitch conditions. Parag's reasoning makes sense. Hope it's a high-scoring thriller for the fans in Guwahati! 🏏
Respectfully, I think RR is over-reliant on their top order. If RCB's bowlers get through Jaiswal and Jurel early, the middle order looks a bit thin. That's where the match could turn.
So excited for this clash! Two unbeaten teams. The atmosphere in Guwahati must be electric. Hoping for a
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