IPL 2026 RR vs RCB: Rajasthan Royals Opt to Bowl, Hazlewood Replaces Duffy in Guwahati Clash
IPL 2026 RR vs RCB in Guwahati sees Rajasthan Royals opt to bowl as Josh Hazlewood replaces Duffy. Rain interrupts match after toss.
In Match 16 of IPL 2026 RR vs RCB in Guwahati, Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bowl against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Baraspara Cricket Stadium. The match saw key team changes, including the return of Josh Hazlewood for RCB.
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RR vs RCB Toss Decision in Guwahati IPL 2026
Riyan Parag, captain of Rajasthan Royals, chose to bowl first in the IPL 2026 RR vs RCB match in Guwahati.
He stated:
- The pitch was expected to be dry initially
- Recent rain may leave early moisture
- The team aims to take advantage of bowling conditions
Parag also highlighted that RR has been playing disciplined and strategic cricket this season.
Hazlewood Returns for RCB, Duffy Misses Out
Rajat Patidar, captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, confirmed a key change in the playing XI:
- Josh Hazlewood replaces Jacob Duffy
- Hazlewood adds experience and control to the bowling attack
Patidar appreciated the crowd support, saying it felt like a home game despite being an away fixture.
Rain Interrupts RR vs RCB Match Momentum
Just after the toss, rain once again interrupted the IPL 2026 RR vs RCB match in Guwahati, briefly halting proceedings.
- Weather conditions remain uncertain
- Ground staff on alert
- Match start dependent on rain clearance
Team Changes in RR and RCB Lineups
Both teams made adjustments to their squads:
Rajasthan Royals Changes
- Brijesh Sharma replaces Tushar Deshpande
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Changes
- Josh Hazlewood replaces Jacob Duffy
Playing XIs for RR vs RCB IPL 2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Virat Kohli
- Phil Salt
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Rajat Patidar (c)
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Tim David
- Romario Shepherd
- Krunal Pandya
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Abhinandan Singh
- Josh Hazlewood
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Dhruv Jurel (wk)
- Riyan Parag (c)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Donovan Ferreira
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Jofra Archer
- Nandre Burger
- Sandeep Sharma
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Brijesh Sharma
The IPL 2026 RR vs RCB match in Guwahati, where Rajasthan Royals opted to bowl and RCB brought in Josh Hazlewood, promises an exciting contest despite rain interruptions. With both teams making strategic changes, fans await a thrilling clash once weather conditions improve.
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