Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Rajasthan Royals in the 42nd match of the Indian Premier League. This match will be played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. As the IPL fever kicks off, 74 matches will be played across 13 cities over the next two months. Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator will be played in Hyderabad on May 20 and 21, respectively. Qualifier 2, on May 23, and the final, on May 25, will be in Kolkata.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are third in the points table with five wins and three losses in eight matches. They won the previous match against Punjab Kings by seven wickets. They have lost all three matches at home and will be keen to improve their record.
On the other hand, the Rajasthan Royals are eighth in the points table with two wins and six losses in eight matches. They suffered a defeat in the previous match against Lucknow Super Giants. This promises to be a closely fought game.
RCB vs RR Match Preview:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will clash with the Rajasthan Royals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru in the 42nd match of IPL 2025 on April 24th.
This season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have done pretty well and they are currently in the third place on the points table after winning five of their eight matches.
In the last meeting, they beat Punjab Kings convincingly by 7 wickets, Virat Kohli played a key role in the run chase scoring a stupendous 73 runs.
On the other hand, the Rajasthan Royals have been struggling all through this season and sit in eighth place on the table with just two wins from the eight matches.
In their most recent match, they were beaten close by 2 runs by the Lucknow Super Giants after Yashasvi Jaiswal put in a brave fight of 74 runs.
The contest between the two teams has always been a closely fought one, considering that 29 matches between the two have been played, with the Rajasthan Royals having a slight advantage as they have managed to clinch 15 wins to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s 14 wins.
RCB vs RR Head-to-Head Record:
| Teams | Matches Won |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 14 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 15 |
RCB vs RR Weather & Pitch Report:
| Temperature | 28°C |
| Weather Forecast | Overcast |
| Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
| Best Suited To | Pace |
| Average 1st innings score | 177 |
Record of chasing teams:
| Records | Good |
| Winning % | 54% |
RCB vs RR Playing 11s (Predicted):
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing 11: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar©, Romario Shepherd, Jitesh Sharma(wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Devdutt Padikkal
Rajasthan Royals Playing 11: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubham Dubey, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag©, Dhruv Jurel(wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Hot Picks for RCB vs RR Fantasy Cricket Tips:
RCB vs RR Dream11 Prediction Captaincy Picks:
| Virat Kohli – The right-handed star from Royal Challengers Bengaluru played a brilliant knock in the last match, accumulating 73 runs with his classic technique and excellent timing. |
| Philip Salt – The dynamic right-handed batter from Royal Challengers Bengaluru couldn’t convert his start in the last match, managing just 1 run, but his attacking instincts make him a strong contender for a big knock in the upcoming fixture. |
RCB vs RR Dream11 Prediction Top Picks:
| Yashasvi Jaiswal – The left-handed opener from Rajasthan Royals was in superb form in the last match, smashing an impressive 74 runs, showcasing his powerful hitting ability and solid technique. |
| Riyan Parag – The right-handed batter from Rajasthan Royals displayed solid form in the last match, contributing a valuable 39 runs to the team’s total. |
RCB vs RR Dream11 Prediction Budget Picks:
| Devdutt Padikkal – A left-handed top-order batsman from Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Padikkal plays a crucial role in his team’s beginning innings. |
| Wanindu Hasaranga – A right-handed batsman and a skilled right-arm leg-break bowler from Rajasthan Royals, Hasaranga offers vital balance with both bat and ball. |
RCB vs RR Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
| Captain | Virat Kohli & Philip Salt |
| Vice-Captain | Yashasvi Jaiswal & Riyan Parag |
RCB vs RR Dream11 Team 1:
- Keepers – Phil Salt
- Batsmen – Virat Kohli (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal (vc), Rajat Patidar, Devdutt Padikkal
- All-rounders – Riyan Parag, Krunal Pandya, Wanindu Hasaranga
- Bowlers – Jofra Archer, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar
RCB vs RR Dream11 Team 2:
- Keepers – Phil Salt (c)
- Batsmen – Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rajat Patidar
- All-rounders – Riyan Parag (vc), Krunal Pandya, Wanindu Hasaranga
- Bowlers – Jofra Archer, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Sandeep Sharma
