The current IPL 2026 match at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati features defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru who compete against the Rajasthan Royals who currently have strong performance. RCB has won both home games under Rajat Patidar's leadership and now they will start their first away match of the season. The team achieved two dominant victories against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings because they maintained complete control during both their batting and bowling performances. The team requires Josh Hazlewood and Nuwan Thushara for their key player positions but their current status remains unknown. The article provides information about Josh Hazlewood and Nuwan Thushara updates which will occur before the RR vs RCB IPL match today. The RCB management and Cricket Australia both proceed cautiously with Hazlewood's rehabilitation process to protect against any potential long-term damage. The Australian pacer shows readiness to play for RCB against RR because his recent practice sessions demonstrate his improved condition. Hazlewood helped RCB win the IPL 2025 title because he maintains tight run control on all playing fields including M Chinnaswamy Stadium, which typically advantages batters. His skill and consistency make him a standout bowler. Hazlewood serves as the essential "X-factor" for RCB who needs him to protect their championship title whether he competes against RR or sits out another match to stay healthy. The latest report indicates that Nuwan Thushara will not participate in IPL 2026 because of his current injury status. The Sri Lanka Cricket board denied him a No Objection Certificate because he did not pass the required fitness assessments. Thushara has taken legal action against the board to get clearance. Also Read | David Miller fails after a gusty show! A thin run out defeats Delhi capitals by just 1 run against Gujarat Titans RCB needs Thushara at this moment because Hazlewood requires time to recover from his injuries. Jacob Duffy has shown improvement as a player but he appeared to have an injury during his previous game against CSK. The Thushara update represents bad news for RCB because it occurs before their upcoming IPL 2026 match against the Rajasthan Royals which takes place on Friday. The IPL 2025 champions RCB achieved a dominant victory against Chennai Super Kingswhich they won by 43 runs. The Bengaluru team opened the game by scoring 250 runs which CSK could only match with a total of 207 runs. Tim David scored 70 runs while Devdutt Padikkal contributed an important 50 runs to the team's total. Bhuvneshwar Kumar the experienced fast bowler led the bowling attack by taking three wickets. Jacob Duffy Abhinandan Singh and Krunal Pandya each took two wickets.