MATCH 42 OF 74
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will clash with Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 42 of the TATA IPL 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru today, Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST.
RCB vs RR Match Prediction to Win Big
Considering the current form and head-to-head records, Royal Challengers Bengaluru seems to have an edge over Rajasthan Royals.
- Current Form: RCB is placed at number 3 on the points table with five wins out of eight matches. They are coming into this match after a convincing seven-wicket victory against Punjab Kings. In contrast, Rajasthan Royals are struggling at number 8 with only two wins in eight matches and have lost their last four matches consecutively.
- Head-to-Head Record: In the 33 IPL matches played between RCB and RR, RCB has won 16 matches, while RR has won 14.
- Home Record: Although RCB has a strong overall record, they have lost all three of their home matches this season. They will be eager to break this streak.
- Rajasthan Royals’ Captaincy: RR will be missing their regular captain, Sanju Samson, due to injury, with Riyan Parag continuing to lead the team.
Prediction: Considering RCB’s superior form and head-to-head record, they are the favorites to win this match. However, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has favored chasing teams this season, with all three matches being won by the team batting second. Therefore, the toss could play a crucial role.
Key Players to Watch
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Virat Kohli: He is in excellent form, scoring 322 runs in eight innings with four half-centuries.
- Josh Hazlewood: He has been a key bowler for RCB, taking 12 wickets in eight matches.
- Devdutt Padikkal: He has shown good form in recent matches, including a half-century in the last game.
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: He has been the most consistent performer for RR with 307 runs in eight matches.
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi: his debut match for the Rajasthan Royals against Lucknow Super Giants on April 19, 2025, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. He scored 34 runs off 20 balls at the age 14. His knock included 2 fours and 3 sixes. What a batsman he is.
- Jofra Archer: His pace bowling will be crucial for RR.
Pitch Report
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is generally known to be a batting-friendly pitch with short boundaries. However, this season, the pitch has offered some assistance to the bowlers as well. The average first innings score at this venue in IPL is around 170-180.
Weather Forecast
The weather in Bengaluru is expected to be clear and warm on Thursday evening, with temperatures around 27 degrees Celsius. There is a minimal chance of rain.
Winning Big
To “win big” in terms of fantasy leagues or betting, consider these factors:
- Captain and Vice-Captain Choices: Selecting in-form players like Virat Kohli or Yashasvi Jaiswal as captain or vice-captain can be crucial. All-rounders like Wanindu Hasaranga or Krunal Pandya can also be valuable picks.
- Given the trend of chasing teams winning at this venue, consider having more players from the team that wins the toss and chooses to bowl.
- Focus on players with a good track record and current form. Bowlers who pick up wickets and batsmen who score consistently are important.
- Consider a few risky picks who might perform unexpectedly well to differentiate your fantasy team.
Probable Playing XIs
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Phil Salt (wk), Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.
- Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Riyan Parag (c), Nitish Rana, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande.
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