RCB VS RR MATCH PREVIEW 2025

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RCB vs RR Match Preview – 42nd T20 – IPL 2025

Match Details:
Fixture: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals
Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Broadcast: Star Sports Network, JioCinema

RCB VS RR MATCH 

TOSS

RR won the toss and chose to bowl

RCB won by 11 runs

1st Inning Completed

RCB - 205/5 (20.0 Ov)

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Philip Salt c Hetmyer b Hasaranga	26	23	4	0	113.04
Virat Kohli c N Rana b Archer	70	42	8	2	166.67
D Padikkal c N Rana b Sharma	50	27	4	3	185.19
Tim David Run out (Hetmyer / Jurel)	23	15	2	1	153.33
R Patidar (c) c Jurel b Sharma	1	3	0	0	33.33
J Sharma (wk) not out	20	10	4	0	200.00

2nd Inning Completed

RR - 194/9 (20.0 Ov)

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR
R Parag (c) c Sharma b Pandya	22	10	2	2	220.00
D Jurel (wk) c Sharma b Hazlewood	47	34	3	3	138.24
S Hetmyer c Sharma b Hazlewood	11	8	1	0	137.50
S Dubey c P Salt b Dayal	12	7	1	1	171.43
J Archer c Patidar b Hazlewood	0	1	0	0	0.00
W Hasaranga Run out (David / Sharma)	1	3	0	0	33.33
T Deshpande not out	1	2	0	0	50.00
F Farooqi not out	2	2	0	0	100.00

Pitch Report – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium

The Bengaluru pitch is known for its batting-friendly conditions. It’s a paradise for stroke-makers with short boundaries and a flat track. Fast outfields and limited assistance for bowlers make defending a total challenging here. Spinners may get some grip in the middle overs, but expect a high-scoring encounter. The team winning the toss is likely to chase, considering dew could influence the second innings.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) Squad – IPL 2025

Playing XI:

• Yashasvi Jaiswal – LH Batter
• Shivam Dubey – LH Batter
• Nitish Rana – LH Batter
• Riyan Parag (c) – RH Batter
• Dhruv Jurel (wk) – RH Batter
• Shimron Hetmyer – LH Batter
• Wanindu Hasaranga – All Rounder
• Sandeep Sharma – Pacer
• Jofra Archer – Pacer
• Tushar Deshpande – Pacer
• Fazalhaq Farooqi – Pacer (Impact IN)

Substitutes:

• Vikrant Suryavanshi – LH Batter
• Kunal Rathore – LH Batter
• Yash Dayal Singh – Pacer
• Akash Madhwal – Pacer
• Kumar Kartikeya – Spinner

On Bench:

• Sanju Samson, Kwena Maphaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Avesh Sharma

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Squad – IPL 2025

Playing XI:

• Phil Salt – RH Batter
• Virat Kohli – RH Batter
• Devdutt Padikkal – LH Batter
• Rajat Patidar (c) – RH Batter
• Romario Shepherd – All Rounder
• Jitesh Sharma (wk) – RH Batter
• Tim David – RH Batter
• Krunal Pandya – All Rounder
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar – Pacer
• Josh Hazlewood – Pacer
• Yash Dayal – Pacer

Substitutes:

• Jacob Bethell – All Rounder
• Swapnil Singh – All Rounder
• Manoj Bhandage – All Rounder
• Rohit Salam – Pacer
• Suyash Sharma – Spinner

On Bench:

• Shaik Chikara, Liam Livingstone, Nuwan Thushara, Lungi Ngidi, M. Rathee, Arshdeep Singh

Recent Performances – Highlights from Both Teams

Rajasthan Royals:

RR have built a solid momentum this season with key performances from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag. Hetmyer has played the role of finisher efficiently, while Jofra Archer and Tushar Deshpande have provided breakthroughs in powerplays. Hasaranga’s spin has been instrumental in slowing down opposition in the middle overs.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru:

RCB’s strength continues to be their top order, led by Virat Kohli and Phil Salt. Patidar and Jitesh Sharma have added stability in the middle. Romario Shepherd has contributed both with bat and ball, while Hazlewood’s consistency has kept their bowling attack tight. Krunal Pandya has been effective as a floating all-rounder.

Match Prediction – Who Holds the Edge?

This game is expected to be a high-scoring affair, considering the venue and the explosive line-ups on both sides. Rajasthan might have a slight upper hand in bowling variety, especially with the pace-spin combination of Archer and Hasaranga. However, RCB's top-order firepower and experience at home can never be counted out.

Prediction:

• If RCB bats first: They could score 190–200. RR may chase it down in the last over.
• If RR bats first: Expect a 180+ score. RCB might chase with a few balls to spare.

Vote Your Winner – Fan Poll

Who will win tonight’s match at the Chinnaswamy?

• Royal Challengers Bengaluru
• Rajasthan Royals

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Conclusion

With both teams in good form and plenty of match-winners on either side, this clash is expected to be one of the season’s best. Expect fireworks with Kohli and Jaiswal at the top, and a tight finish with Bumrah or Hasaranga in the final overs. Stay tuned for what promises to be a blockbuster night in Bengaluru!