Royal Challengers Bengaluru players on the eve of the match against Rajasthan Royals. | Photo Credit: Ritu Raj Konwar It should be a battle royale. Neither Rajasthan Royals nor Royal Challengers Bengaluru has tasted defeat yet this season. But one of them will on Friday (April 9, 2026), when the two in-form sides of IPL 2026 come face to face at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. RR has played three, won three. RCB has played two, won two. Published – April 09, 2026 09:18 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Foreign delegates visit Puducherry to study Assembly election process Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Idukki witnesses heavy voter turnout