Published on: Apr 23, 2025 11:58 pm IST|Updated on: Apr 23, 2025 12:54 pm IST
In a quest to redeem themselves at home, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on the Rajasthan Royals in match 42 of Tata IPL 2025 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. This would be the second time these two sides go on a collision course in Tata IPL 2025.
The visitors Rajasthan Royals, have bumped into the do-or-die scenario. Having lost 6 of their 8 games so far, RR can’t afford to lose any games from now on. They have 6 matches left in their kitty, and winning all of them will take them to 8 wins, which is required to make it to the playoffs. However, with regular skipper Sanju Samson set to miss this fixture, it won’t be an easy task for RR to tame RCB at home, irrespective of their awful record at home this season.
Meanwhile, winning at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium has become a jigsaw puzzle for the hosts, Royal Challengers Bengaluru. So far, the team has lost 3 and won 5 of their 8 games. Placed third on the points table, the Rajat Patidar-led side is yet to win a game at home and hasn’t lost away from home. However, with RR crumbling game after game, RCB should fancy their chances of winning their first game at home.
Let’s delve deeper into this post for the RCB vs RR Dream11 Prediction.
Date: 24th April 2025 Time: 7:30 PM IST Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Matches Played: 33 RCB won: 16 RR won: 14 No Result: 3 Tied: 0
The Royal Challengers lead the ‘Royal’ battle with 16 wins from 33 games, whereas the Rajasthan Royals have won 14 games. Three matches between these two sides have ended in a no result. However, if we talk about the last three meetings between these two sides, RR leads the way with 2 wins, whereas RCB has won one.
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has always been known as a paradise for batters, but IPL 2025 has seen the pitch play a little differently. While teams batting first are still managing decent scores around 170-180, the surface has offered more grip, making life tricky for the stroke-makers. As the ball gets older, finding boundaries has become tougher, meaning batters need to focus on rotating the strike and building partnerships in the middle overs. Dew is likely to play a major role in the second innings, making it easier for chasing teams as the ball comes on to the bat better under the lights.
Here’s a table showcasing some key IPL stats at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru:
RCB vs RR Team News and Expected Playing XI
RCB Expected Playing XI: 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
MI Expected Playing XI: 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
As per the betting odds provided by most of the bettors, the hosts, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, are tipped as the favorites to win this match.
The all-important clash between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals will take place on Thursday, April 24, at 07:30 PM (IST). Online live streaming will take place on the JioHotstar app. The TV streaming will take place on Star Sports Network.
Wicket-keepers: Philip Salt, Jitesh Sharma Batters: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Devdutt Padikkal, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi All-rounders: Krunal Pandya Bowlers: Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Jofra Archer
C/VC Options- Krunal Pandya, Devdutt Padikkal, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Philip Salt
Tags: IPL 2025