πππππ :Β Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals
ππππ : April 24, Thursday
ππππ : 19:30 PM IST
πππππ :ββ M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India
ππππππππππ : Indian Premier League, 2025
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
From Crown to Crisis: RR Faces RCBβs Royal Challenge!
- Kohli leads RCB’s batting lineup with 322 runs in 7 games at an average of 64.4, placing him fourth in the league’s run-scoring charts..
- Jaiswal has amassed 307 runs in 8 matches, leading the team’s batting charts, with a top score of 75 against RCB.
- Out of the last five encounters, RCB has won 3 matches, while RR has secured 2 victories.
RCB vs RR Match Prediction & Analysis
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are set to face the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 42 of IPL 2025 on April 24 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.β RCB has three wins in the last five games and is currently in third place with 10 points. In contrast, RR has lost four out of the last five games and has four points in eight games.
βIn their most recent outing on April 20, 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) showcased a dominant performance against Punjab Kings (PBKS). After opting to field first, RCB’s bowlers restricted PBKS to a modest total of 157/6, with notable contributions from Suyash Sharma and Krunal Pandya, who claimed two wickets each. RCB’s innings was anchored by a commanding 103-run partnership between Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal. RCB won the game by 7 wickets.
In their most recent match on April 19, 2025, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) endured a narrow 2-run defeat against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). This loss marked RR’s fourth consecutive defeat, highlighting their struggles in closing out matches despite strong individual performances. Yashaswi Jaiswal scored 74 runs in the game while Hasaranga picked up two wickets.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Preview
RCB’s top order has been instrumental in setting strong foundations this season. Virat Kohli leads the team’s run-scoring with 322 runs at an average of 64. He has 4 half-centuries. He will be the batter to watch out for. Phil Salt complements Kohli with his aggressive approach, amassing 213 runs at a strike rate of 178, the highest among RCB’s top-order batters. Salt’s aggressive 65 off 33 balls, featuring five fours and six sixes, earned him the Player of the Match award in RCBβs last game against RR. Devdutt Paddikal will come at number three. Paddikal scored 61 off 35 balls in RCBβs last win over PBKS.
Rajat Patidar will come in the middle with Tim David, Jitesh Sharma, and Liam Livingstone. Patidar has 221 runs in 7 innings at a strike rate of 151. Tim David has played an impactful role for RCB this season. In 5 innings, he has 142 runs at a strike rate of 194.52. He has been out only once in these innings. Sharma and Livingstone have a collective strike rate of 133. Sharma has taken 9 catches behind the stumps while Livingstone has 2 wickets with the ball too.
Rajasthan Royals Preview
βRajasthan Royals (RR) will be without their captain and key batter, Sanju Samson, who recovering from an abdominal injury sustained during RR’s Super Over defeat to Delhi Capitals. This will be a major blow for RR as Samson is currently their second leading run-scorer with 223 runs at an economy of 143.58. Vaibhav Suryavanshi will continue to open with Yashaswi Jaiswal in his absence. 14-year-old Suryavanshi made a debut with a quickfire 34 off 20 balls, including three sixes, and shared an 85-run partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal in the last game. Jaiswal will be the batter to watch out for. He has 307 runs with a strike rate of 140 and has scored 4 half-centuries.
Nitish Rana will come at number three. Rana has a strike rate of 177. But he has failed to convert his fire into a big innings. Riyan Parag will be leading the RR side against RCB. Parag has 212 runs at a strike rate of 148.25. He will come in the middle with Shimron Heytmyer, Dhruv Jurel & Shubham Dubey. Jurel has 191 runs with a strike rate of 154. Meanwhile, Dubey, in limited appearances, has shown promise as a finisherβhis 34* off 11 balls against SRH being a highlightβyet he lacks the exposure and consistency to be a dependable threat just yet.
Weather Conditions
The weather at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is expected to be sunny on match day, with temperatures ranging between 22 and 34 degrees Celsius. Winds will blow from the southeast at 8-15 km/h. It is a batting-friendly pitch. With its short boundaries and high altitude, the Chinnaswamy Stadium is a paradise for batters in limited-overs cricket, where towering totals are often postedβand chasedβwithout breaking a sweat.
RCB vs RR Pitch Report
The game will be played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on 24th April, from 7:30 p.m. onwards. The stadium has a capacity of 40,000 spectators. The stadium regularly hosts IPL fixtures and serves as the fortress for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where they play all their home games backed by a sea of passionate, vocal supporters who create one of the most electric atmospheres in the league.
Toss: To Bowl
In 18 T20I games hosted here, results have favored the teams chasing the target on 9 occasions. In this IPL season, three games have been played at this venue. The results have favored the team chasing the target on all three occasions. The team winning the toss should bowl first.
