RCB vs RR, IPL 2025: In IPL 2025’s “revenge week,” Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) again, this time at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday evening.
RCB beat RR earlier this season and have won all five away games, but they’ve lost all three at home. They’ll be aiming for their first home win.
RR, on the other hand, are low on confidence after losing their last two matches on the final ball. Adding to their troubles, captain Sanju Samson is out injured and won’t play this game.
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RCB vs RR: Match 42 – IPL 2025
Teams: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals
Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
RCB vs RR Head-to-Head Record:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) have faced each other 33 times in the IPL. RCB won 16 of those matches, while RR won 14. Three matches ended with no result. RCB’s last victory was their 16th over the Royals in the league.
RCB vs RR Weather Report:
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The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Bengaluru, which remains in effect until April 25. The weather during the match is expected to be warm, with temperatures around 32°C and humidity at approximately 31%.
RCB vs RR Pitch Report:
The pitch at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is typically known for high-scoring games and favors batters. However, in the three matches played here this season, bowlers have had their moments. Expect a balanced surface with good bounce and pace. Still, the shorter boundaries can pose a serious challenge for the bowling units.
RCB vs RR: Predicted XIs:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Krunal Pandya, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
Rajasthan Royals: Shubham Dubey, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag (c), Nitish Rana, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande
RCB vs RR, IPL 2025: Fantasy XI
Wicket-keeper: Phil Salt
Batters: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Rana
All-rounders: Krunal Pandya, Riyan Parag, Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Jofra Archer, Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Captain First-Choice: Phil Salt
Captain Second-Choice: Rajat Patidar
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Riyan Parag
Vice-Captain Second-Choice: Krunal Pandya
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