Match Starts At 8:40 PM IST; RR Elect To Bowl, Hazlewood Returns To RCB

The 16th match of the IPL is being played between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Rajasthan won the toss and elected to bowl at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. Rain has stopped in Guwahati. The match will start at 8:40 pm.

Captain Riyan Parag announced that Tushar Deshpande has been rested. Brijesh has been given a chance in his place. Josh Hazlewood has returned to Bengaluru in place of Jacob Duffy.

Rajasthan is at the top of the points table after winning its first three matches. The team has won against Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, and Mumbai Indians. Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bangalore have won two consecutive matches against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings.

Rain has started again in Guwahati. The umpires initially decided to start play at 8:15 a.m. after inspecting the ground. However, the rain will delay the start of play further.

Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Riyan Parag (captain), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma.

Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (captain), Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Josh Hazlewood.

The 16th match of the IPL is being played between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Rajasthan won the toss and elected to bowl. The toss was delayed due to rain. The first ball of the match will be bowled at 8:15 am.

Rajasthan tops the points table after winning its first three matches. The team has won against Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, and Mumbai Indians. Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bangalore have won two consecutive matches against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings.

The 16th match of the IPL will be played between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Rain has stopped at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The toss will take place at 8:00 PM. The first ball of the match will be bowled at 8:15 AM.

The match will start at 8:15 AM.

The covers have been removed from the pitch. Ground staff are rolling. The toss will take place at 8:00 AM, and the first ball will be bowled at 8:15 AM.

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The covers have arrived. The match is being delayed. At present, only the square has been covered, but it is raining continuously. The weather forecast has changed rapidly. Clear weather was expected this afternoon until yesterday evening, but it is raining now.

 This is the same surface on which RR scored 150 runs in an 11-over match against Mumbai on Tuesday.

The 16th match of the Indian Premier League between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru has faced an initial setback due to inclement weather in Guwahati. The toss, which was scheduled to take place at 7:00 PM at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, has been officially delayed as rain continues to affect the venue. According to officials, the match was slated to begin at 7:30 PM, but the ground staff had to cover the pitch and outfield to protect them from the downpour.

Weather Conditions at Barsapara Stadium

The weather in Guwahati turned overcast earlier in the evening, followed by persistent rain just before the scheduled toss time. The ground staff is currently on standby, and the covers remain firmly in place. Match officials have stated that a pitch inspection will be conducted once the rain subsides to determine the possibility of starting the game, while fans are hopeful for a quick resumption to avoid any reduction in the number of overs.

Rajasthan Royals' Dominant Form

Rajasthan Royals have been the standout team of the season so far, maintaining an unbeaten streak in their first three matches. Led by Sanju Samson, the team secured convincing victories against Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, and Mumbai Indians. These performances have propelled them to the top of the points table, while the team's balanced composition, with both the top-order batsmen and the bowling unit performing consistently, has made them a formidable side this year.

RCB's Resurgence in the Tournament

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, after a shaky start to their campaign, have found their rhythm in the recent fixtures. The team has secured two back-to-back wins against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings. Under the leadership of Faf du Plessis, RCB is looking to capitalize on this momentum to climb higher in the standings. The return to form of their key players has provided the necessary boost to the squad ahead of this high-stakes encounter.

Head-to-Head Statistics

In the history of the IPL, Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have faced each other 34 times. The statistical record shows a slight edge for Bengaluru, who have won 17 of these encounters. Rajasthan Royals have emerged victorious in 14 matches, while 3 games ended with no result. Interestingly, this is the first time these two teams are competing against each other at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

Venue Significance and Pitch Report

The Barsapara Stadium serves as the second home ground for the Rajasthan Royals. Historically, the surface here has been known to favor batsmen, offering high-scoring opportunities. However, the current rain and increased humidity could potentially assist the pace bowlers in the early stages of the innings. The local administration and ground staff are working to ensure the best possible conditions for play as soon as the weather permits.

🚨 UPDATE 🚨

Toss is delayed. Stay tuned for further updates.#TATAIPL | #KhelBindaas | #RRvRCB

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