Today IPL 2025 Match 42 RR vs RCB Match Prediction, This match will be played on 24th April at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, which is the home ground of Royal Challengers Bangalore. RCB can take advantage of this pitch in this match.
Team Performance in the Last Match
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won five out of eight matches of IPL 2025 and lost three matches, so they are at number three in the points table of this season. They won their last match against Punjab Kings by 7 wickets, they will now play this match with the same enthusiasm and their rhythm. RCB have not won a single match in their home ground this season, they would like to change this match and win a match.
On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals have won only two out of eight matches this season, that is why they are at number eight in the points table of IPL 2025. RR team captain Sanju Samson will be out of the upcoming match due to injury, due to which Riyan Parag will be the captain of the team. They lost their last match by just 2 runs. They will play this match with the hope of winning.
Key Players – RCB vs RR IPL 2025
Rajasthan Royals:
Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR): Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored a total of 307 runs in his eight innings this season at a strike rate of 139.5. Despite not being in his best form, this batsman has scored four half-centuries this season.
Wanindu Hasaranga (RR): This bowler is the highest wicket-taker for Rajasthan Royals, taking a total of nine wickets in his six innings at a strike rate of 14.6 and an economy of 9.4.
Royal Challengers Bangalore:
Virat Kohli (RCB): This legendary batsman has scored the most runs for RCB this season, scoring a brilliant total of 322 runs in just eight innings at a strike rate of 140. He has shown his good performance by scoring four half-centuries so far.
Josh Hazlewood (RCB): He is the highest wicket taker and best performing bowler for RCB this season, this bowler has taken a total of 12 wickets in eight matches at a strike rate of 14.4 and an economy rate of 8.39. This bowler has performed brilliantly in the powerplay.
Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru 2025: Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 33
RR Wins: 14
RCB Wins: 16
No Result: 3
What is the Date, Time and Venue of RR vs RCB Match 42?
Date: April 24, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM (IST)
Venue: M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Teams: Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Today’s IPL Match Pitch Report
The M Chinnaswamy Stadium has usually been a ground where the teams chasing the target have got help. Three matches have been played on this ground in IPL 2025. In all three matches, Royal Challengers Bengaluru batted first and lost the match. This pitch surface has not been great for batting, especially in the first innings at this venue, the balls come to the batsmen on a slow pace.
RR vs RCB Match Prediction
If RCB bat first in today’s match, then it will be difficult for RCB as they lost their last 3 home matches in the same manner. Here they can score between 150 to 170 but it can be difficult for RCB to defend this score. But if RR bats first, then there is a possibility of making a big score at M Chinnaswamy Stadium and RR has enough strength to defend a good score.
Who will win?
Royal Challengers Bangalore has not won any match in their home ground M Chinnaswamy Stadium this season. But on the other hand, due to this reason, this match can be an opportunity for Rajasthan Royals to win.
Here is the balanced Dream11 team for RCB vs RR for today’s IPL match 42
