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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), currently third on the points table, head into this clash riding high on confidence after a convincing seven-wicket win over Punjab Kings. However, Rajat Patidar and his men will be eager to turn things around at home, having lost all three of their previous matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium this season.

On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals (RR) find themselves struggling in eighth place, with just two wins from eight outings. A loss here could be a major blow to their playoff aspirations, making this a must-win game.

🏏 Match Details

Fixture: RCB vs RR, Match 42, IPL 2025


Date: April 24, 2025


Time: 7:30 PM IST


Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru


Live Streaming: JioStar


Live Broadcast: Star Sports


📍 Pitch Report – Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Famous for its short boundaries and flat pitches, the Chinnaswamy offers a dream setting for batters. Expect high scores, with 200+ totals very much on the cards. That said, the quick outfield and small dimensions also make chasing a viable option.


🔙 Head-to-Head – RCB vs RR

In their last encounter, RCB dismantled RR with a dominant nine-wicket win in Jaipur — a result that should boost their morale heading into this reverse fixture.


Matches Played: 33


RCB Wins: 16


RR Wins: 14


🧢 Predicted Playing XIs

RCB XI:

Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal


RR XI:

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (C), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande


⭐ Key Players to Watch

Virat Kohli (RCB) – In red-hot form, Kohli scored a brilliant 73 in the last match and will look to lead from the front once again.


Josh Hazlewood (RCB) – With 12 wickets in 8 games at an average of 20.17, Hazlewood has been lethal with the ball.


Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) – The left-hander has found his rhythm with four fifties in his last five innings.


Wanindu Hasaranga (RR) – A valuable all-rounder who can swing the momentum with both bat and ball.


🔮 Match Prediction – Who Will Win?

Despite their winless streak at home, RCB appear to have the upper hand with their recent form and team balance. Rajasthan Royals have shown flashes of brilliance but remain inconsistent, especially with the ball. Expect RCB to start as favorites in this high-stakes encounter.