The 42nd match of the Indian Premier League 2025 will be played between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). This high-voltage match will be played on April 24 at 7:30 pm at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
The live telecast of the match will be available on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network in India.
Check yesterday’s match results here
IPL 2025 RCB vs RR: Head to Head
In the last 10 matches between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals, RCB has won 6 times, while Rajasthan has won 4 times.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals Team Status
RCB has won 5 of its 8 matches, while Rajasthan has won only 2 out of 8. Both teams would like to strengthen their position in the points table by winning this match
Royal Challengers Bangalore are third in the IPL 2025 points table with a net run rate of 0.472, while Rajasthan Royals are eighth with a net run rate of -0.633.
RCB showed their strength in the recent 7-wicket win against Punjab Kings, with Virat Kohli (249 runs, 7 matches) scoring an unbeaten 73 and Devdutt Padikkal contributing 61 runs. Josh Hazlewood (12 wickets) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (8 wickets) performed brilliantly in bowling. However, their three defeats at Chinnaswamy have been their weakness.
Rajasthan suffered a 6-wicket defeat against Lucknow Super Giants, with Yashasvi Jaiswal (307 runs, 8 matches) trying on his own. Captain Sanju Samson (224 runs, 7 matches) will not play in this match due to injury, and Riyan Parag will lead.
In bowling, Wanindu Hasaranga (9 wickets) and Joffra Archer were impressive, but the team’s recent defeats have dented their confidence.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Playing XI
- Phil Salt
- Virat Kohli
- Rajat Patidar (c)
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Liam Livingstone
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Krunal Pandya
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Josh Hazlewood
- Yash Dayal
- Suyash Sharma
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Playing XI
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Dhruv Jurel (wk)
- Riyan Parag (C)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Nitish Rana
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Shubham Dubey
- Jofra Archer
- Sandeep Sharma
- Tushar Deshpande
- Mahesh Theekshana
RCB vs RR Match Weather and Pitch Report
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RCB vs RR 42nd Match Dream11 Prediction
IPL 2025 Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals Dream11 Prediction: Keep an eye on these players while making a Dream11 team for Dream11 Prediction. Choosing Virat Kohli or Yashasvi Jaiswal for the captain can be a good option, as both are in form. Josh Hazlewood or Riyan Parag will be fine for the vice-captain.
Phil Salt and Dhruv Jurel are good options for wicketkeeper. Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Devdutt Padikkal will be strong choices in batting. Riyan Parag, Vanindu Hasaranga, and Liam Livingstone can be beneficial for all-rounders.
Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Jofra Archer can play important roles in bowling.
Check out tomorrow’s match schedule here
RCB vs RR Match Prediction
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals Match Prediction: Royal Challengers Bangalore are playing on their home ground, but three defeats at Chinnaswamy are their concern. Kohli, Salt, and Padikkal’s batting and Hazelwood’s bowling are their strengths.
On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals are struggling with the absence of Sanju Samson and recent defeats. Jaiswal and Parag’s batting and Hasranga and Archer’s bowling are their hope. RCB recently defeated Rajasthan by 9 wickets, in which Kohli scored an unbeaten half-century.
According to experts, RCB’s chances of winning are 70%, while Rajasthan Royals’ are 30%. If Kohli and Salt perform well, RCB can win. But if Jaiswal and Parag perform well, Rajasthan can win.
