Published on: Apr 23, 2025 7:30 pm IST | Updated on: Apr 23, 2025 12:07 pm IST
It’s time for the second phase of the ‘Royal’ battle. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be taking on the Rajasthan Royals at their home, i.e., the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. RCB is yet to win a game at home and would be hoping to get going in this game against a struggling outfit of the Rajasthan Royals. In this post, we have come up with an IPL prediction so that you can get some free expert tips and cricket tips to bet in RCB vs RR match.
As per the betting odds provided by different bookies, Royal Challengers Bengaluru has a better chance of winning the RCB vs RR Match no. 42 of Tata IPL 2025.
RCB: 62% win chance RR: 38% win chance
Check out free expert tips and IPL prediction for the RCB vs RR match.
RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, has been in solid form, securing 5 wins from 8 matches. Their batting lineup, featuring Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, and Tim David, has been explosive, consistently putting up competitive totals. Their bowling attack, spearheaded by Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, has been effective in restricting opponents, making them a well-balanced unit.
RR, on the other hand, has struggled this season, sitting 8th on the table with just 2 wins. Despite flashes of brilliance from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag, their inconsistency has hurt their campaign. Their bowling attack, featuring Jofra Archer and Wanindu Hasaranga, will need to step up to challenge RCB’s strong batting unit.
Cricket Tips for Betting
As per Stake.com, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru have a better probability of winning the RCB vs RR IPL Prediction match. Check the win probability of the two teams below.
Now let’s move ahead and check how the players are expected to perform.
The RR opener seems to be the only batter in form for the Rajasthan Royals. Jaiswal scored a fifty in the last game and will be the one to watch out for. BET at: 1.83
Playing as an Impact player this season at no 3. Padikkal has redefined himself with his newly found heavy-hitting abilities. Therefore, scoring over 20.5 isn’t going to be tough. BET at: 1.83
The RCB star batter has been on and off this season. Fresh from a match-winning fifty in the last game, which earned him the accolade of Player of the Match, Kohli seems to be in good touch. However, we are considering a failure for the right-hander in this game and may not score above 31.5. BET at: 1.83
Rana’s batting order is a mystery this season. With the RR team management focusing only on the well-being of the highly overrated Riyan Parag. Therefore, betting on Rana to hit 18.5 runs or more can be a 50-50 thing. BET at: 1.83
Josh Hazlewood has been the best bowler so far for the hosts with 12 scalps from 8 matches. Therefore, you can bet on the Aussie pacer in this scenario. BET at: 3.40
After Hazlewood, Bhuvi has been the most consistent bowler for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He has been among the wickets in the powerplay and also in the slog overs. Betting on Bhuvneshwar Kumar could be a good bet. BET at: 6.50
M Chinnaswamy Stadium is a chasing ground. Therefore, the team that will chase in this game is expected to hit more fours.
RCB has some power hitters in their arsenal with the likes of Tim David, Phil Salt, Romario Shepherd, and Jitesh Sharma. Therefore, RCB is expected to hit more sixes in this match.
Matches Played: 33 RCB won: 16 RR won: 14 No Result: 3
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru are leading the head-to-head battle with 16 wins to 14 in the name of the Rajasthan Royals. 3 matches between the two sides have ended in no result. However, in the last 3 games, the Rajasthan Royals have the upper hand with 2 wins to their name.
How the two teams, i.e., Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals, expected to fare in IPL 2025 Match no. 42? Let’s take a look.
Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Paddikal, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romarios Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal/Rasikh Dar Salam IMPACT PLAYERS: Suyash Sharma
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag (C), Nitish Rana, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Akash Madhwal/Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana IMPACT PLAYERS: Sandeep Sharma
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has traditionally been a batting-friendly venue, but in IPL 2025, it hasn’t been as flat as usual. Teams batting first have generally posted scores in the range of 170-180, with the surface offering some grip for bowlers. Batters have found it difficult to hit boundaries once the ball gets older, making strike rotation crucial in the middle overs. Dew is expected to play a role in the second innings, making chasing a preferred option.
The weather in Bengaluru for Match 42 is expected to be clear, with no rain interruptions. The temperature will range between 22°C to 36°C, with moderate humidity levels. Wind speeds could vary between 9-16 km/h, ensuring ideal playing conditions.
Batting first on Chinnaswamy’s wicket has haunted teams this season. With the wicket being a puzzle for the teams batting first, every captain would want to bat second to get a view of the wicket.
The online live streaming of the IPL 2025 Match-42 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals will take place live on the JioHotstar App. TV viewers can watch the match across Star Sports Network.
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru are yet to win a game at their home. Therefore, Rajasthan Royals should walk into this fixture as the favorites. However, with the form RR is currently in, it seems like RCB might finally register their first win at home. Therefore, as per our IPL prediction and cricket tips, we are backing Royal Challengers Bengaluru to register a win in this contest.