RCB vs RR Players’ battles: The 42nd match of TATA IPL 2025 will be played between RCB and RR at Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s iconic home ground (M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru). In this article, we will explore Players’ battles and IPL stats at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
Who is ahead in this contest?
RCB’s last encounter was against the Punjab Kings, which they won by 7 wickets. They currently hold 4th place on the points table with 10 points. Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal delivered outstanding performances with the bat, while Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma were excellent with the ball against the Punjab Kings.
On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals have had a disappointing tournament so far, they lost their most recent match against Lucknow Super Giants by 2 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag Yadav performed well with the bat, while Wanindu Hasaranga was impressed with the bowling. With 4 points, RR currently sit in eighth place on the points table.
In terms of head-to-head (H2H) records, both teams are on equal stage with four wins each out of eight (Last 3 years). Royal Challengers Bengaluru appear slightly ahead going into this match.
RCB vs RR Players Battle
Rajat Patidar
Strength
Patidar is currently in excellent form, and his batting average is over 30.00 this season.
Weakness
Tushar Deshpande can create some problems.
Phil Salt
Strength
Phil Salt has a strike rate of 170+ and an average of 29.1 since last year.
Weakness
Salt had a hard time against Wanindu Hasaranga and Tushar Deshpande.
Dhruv Jurel
Strength
Jurel has a strike rate over 145. oo and an average of 28.1 since last year.
Weakness
Dhruv Jurel faced problems in front of Krunal Pandya.
Virat Kohli
Strength
Kohli is in fine form and leading run scorer for RCB.
His performance is consistent.
Weakness
Only Sandeep Sharma can create problems.
Riyan Parag
Strength
Riyan Parag is a strong middle-order batter of RR.
He already scored 212 with an average of 30.29.
Weakness
Yash Dayal has dismissed Parag two times.
Top Players at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru:
Virat Kohli (RCB)
Rajat Patidar (RCB)
Yash Dayal (RCB)
Dhruv Jurel (RR)
Tushar Deshpande (RR)
Sandeep Sharma (RR)
IPL Records at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru:
| Total Match | 97 |
|---|---|
| Batting 1st Won | 41 |
| Batting 2nd Won | 53 |
| Avg Score | 170-180 |
| Highest Total | 287 |
| Lowest Total | 41 |
RCB vs RR Pitch Report, Match 41st, Indian Premier League 2025
RCB vs RR Playing XI:
Sunrisers Hyderabad (RCB):
- Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
- Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Shubham Dubey, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande
FAQ
Who is expected to win this match?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have a high chance of winning this match.
What is the average score at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru?
The average score at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru is between 170 and 180 runs.
What is the pitch behaviour at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru?
The pitch at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru is batting-friendly, offering some favour for pacers, making it easier for batsmen to play their shots.
