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Teen Prodigy vs. Kohli: Royals vs. RCB Showdown!
10 Apr
Summary
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old opener, has a strike rate over 245.
- Virat Kohli also started the season strongly with an unbeaten 69.
- RCB holds a historical edge with 17 wins against Rajasthan's 14.

Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, both undefeated, are set to clash in a top-tier IPL 2026 match on Friday, April 10. The game pits the established legacy of Virat Kohli against the emerging talent of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Sooryavanshi, an opener for the Royals, has demonstrated remarkable form with a strike rate surpassing 245. His explosive batting includes a 15-ball 50 in the season opener. Kohli, for RCB, has also begun the season impressively with a score of 69 not out.
RCB's recent performance includes a decisive win powered by Tim David's 70 and Rajat Patidar's 48 not out. Devdutt Padikkal has consistently delivered with two fifties and a strike rate over 201. The Royals have relied on their strong opening pair, Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Historically, RCB has a slight advantage in head-to-head contests, with 17 wins to Rajasthan's 14 in 34 matches. The match will be broadcast live on Star Sports and streamed on JioHotstar, starting at 7:30 PM IST.