IPL 2026, RR vs RCB: In the 16th match of IPL 2026, Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are scheduled to clash at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, but the match was delayed due to rain. The toss could not be done on time and the match was delayed. Meanwhile, in the pre-match show, Indian fast bowler Umesh Yadav gave an interesting statement, which quickly went viral. Umesh Yadav said, 'The reward for waiting is a six.' Umesh Yadav also told the reason behind this.

Why did Umesh Yadav say this?

Umesh Yadav, while explaining the reason behind his statement, said that when the match is delayed due to rain, the bowlers do not get full opportunity to warm-up. Bowlers take time to settle into their rhythm, whereas batsmen immediately become aggressive and start playing big shots. Due to which a shower of sixes can be seen as soon as the match starts.

To strengthen his statement, Umesh Yadav also gave the example of young Rajasthan Royals batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi. In the same season, a match played between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians was also affected by rain. That match was reduced to 11-11 overs. In that match, Vaibhav Suryavanshi had hit a six against Jasprit Bumrah on his very first ball. He hit two sixes on just three balls of Bumrah.

Fans expect an exciting match

Despite the rain in Guwahati, the enthusiasm of the fans did not diminish. This funny statement of Umesh Yadav has made the atmosphere more exciting. Fans are expecting a tough competition between these two teams. Both the teams have not lost a single match this season. Rajasthan has won all three of its matches. At the same time, Royal Challengers Bangalore is coming after winning the first 2 matches.