RCB vs RR IPL 2025 Match Preview: Team Analysis, Key Players & Predictions

RCB vs RR IPL 2025 Match Preview: Team Analysis, Key Players & Predictions

RCB vs RR Match Preview, IPL 2025: Two sides trending in opposite directions collide on Thursday, 24 April, when the in‑form Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) welcome a stuttering Rajasthan Royals (RR) to the batter‑friendly M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Victory would tighten RCB’s grip on a play‑off berth, while RR simply must halt their slide.

Let’s take a detailed look at the match preview.


RCB vs RR Match 42 Details – IPL 2025

Match RCB vs RR, Match 42, IPL 2025
Date April 24, 2025
Time 7:30 PM IST
Venue M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Live Streaming JioHotstar, Star Sports Network
Toss Timing 7:00 PM IST

RCB vs RR Match Preview, IPL 2025 – Match 42


Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Preview

RCB (10 pts) ride a three‑match winning streak after thumping PBKS by 7 wickets. Virat Kohli’s purple patch and a rejuvenated bowling unit have propelled them into the top three.

Strengths & Concerns

  • Explosive Openers: Phil Salt and Kohli have provided brisk power‑play starts.

  • Middle‑Order Finishing: Tim David and Rajat Patidar have closed chases efficiently.

  • New‑Ball Control: Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar strike early.

  • Spin Question: Wrist‑spin (Suyash Sharma) has lacked bite on flat Bengaluru tracks.

RCB Predicted Playing XI

Phil Salt (wk), Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma

Impact Player: Mohit Rathee


Rajasthan Royals (RR) Preview

RR (4 pts) has slipped to 8th after a narrow 2‑run loss to LSG. They must halt the slide to keep slim playoff hopes alive.

Strengths & Concerns

  • Top‑Order Firepower: Yashasvi Jaiswal can dominate the power‑play.

  • All‑round X‑Factor: Wanindu Hasaranga offers wickets and lower‑order hitting.

  • Pace Threat: Jofra Archer’s return boosts the attack.

  • Middle‑Order Fragility: Heavy reliance on Riyan Parag; collapses have hurt run‑chases.

RR Predicted Playing XI

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Riyan Parag, Nitish Rana (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Madhwal.

Impact Player: Kumar Kartikeya


Also Read – RCB vs RR Head-to-Head Record – IPL 2025 


RCB vs RR Pitch & Weather Report

Pitch – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Info
Nature Flat, true bounce, lightning outfield
Avg 1st Innings Score 2025 195
Pace vs Spin Early movement for seam, finger‑spin struggles
Toss Bowl first – dew aids chasing
Weather – 24 April Details
Conditions Clear skies, warm evening
Temperature 29–31 °C
Rain 0 %
Dew Factor High after 9 PM

Match Prediction – Who Will Win?

RCB carry form, home advantage, and batting depth. If Kohli or Salt launches, Rajasthan’s bowlers could be in for another long night. RR must rely on Jaiswal’s fireworks and Archer‑Hasaranga breakthroughs to engineer an upset.

Prediction: Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win a high‑scoring thriller in Bengaluru.


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