Rajasthan Royals face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026 Match 70 (Group A) at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, starting at 19:30 IST (UTC+5:30). The venue holds 30,000 spectators. Rajasthan Royals are one-time IPL champions (2008). Royal Challengers Bengaluru are yet to win the IPL title across 18 seasons. Sanju Samson captains Rajasthan Royals and Virat Kohli leads Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur is a compact ground where short boundaries make big scores common. Dew under the floodlights is a regular second-innings factor. This is Rajasthan Royals’ final home league fixture of IPL 2026, with playoff qualification likely to hinge on results across these last rounds.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru with Virat Kohli remain in search of their first IPL title. After 18 seasons without lifting the trophy, every late-season fixture carries the weight of that history, driving extraordinary intensity from the RCB camp.

Match times by timezone

IPL 2026 Match 70 starts at 19:30 IST (UTC+5:30) in Jaipur. Fans in India and across the subcontinent watch during prime time. UK viewers tune in at 2:00 PM GMT (UTC+0) in London. Australian fans in Sydney and Melbourne follow the action at 12:00 AM AEST (UTC+10). US East Coast viewers can watch from 10:00 AM EDT (UTC-4) in New York. For the exact current local time in India, check India time.

With the IPL group stage delivering only four playoff spots from ten teams, every match in the second half of the season carries maximum stakes. A two-point win not only improves a franchise’s position in the table but also strengthens their net run rate, which can be the deciding factor when two sides finish level on points. Both Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will approach this fixture with full intent, knowing that the difference between a playoff berth and an early exit can come down to a single result.