In the IPL 2026 match scheduled for Friday in Guwahati, Rajasthan Royals will take on the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The Royals are looking to capitalize on their explosive opening pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who have been instrumental in providing aggressive starts. Sooryavanshi, at just 15 years old, has made headlines with his fearless batting, while Jaiswal has shown consistency, scoring an unbeaten 77 against the Mumbai Indians. On the other hand, RCB will rely on Devdutt Padikkal, who has returned to form with impressive performances, including a 29-ball 50 and a 26-ball 61 in recent matches. The experienced Virat Kohli remains a key figure in the top order, ensuring a strong batting lineup for RCB. Their bowling attack, once a weakness, has transformed into a strength with contributions from Jacob Duffy and Krunal Pandya. This clash promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams aim to assert their dominance in the tournament.