RCB VS RR Match 42 Preview : Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025
1. Match Details
• Match: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals, Match 42
• Date: Thursday, 24 April 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
• Live Broadcast & Streaming: Star Sports Network & JioCinema
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2. Pitch Report – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
The Chinnaswamy pitch is known for being a batter’s paradise with short boundaries and a flat surface. High-scoring matches are common here, especially in the second innings under lights. Bowlers, especially pacers, may struggle with the dew factor playing a major role in the second half.
• Pitch Type: Batting-friendly
• Average 1st Innings Score: 180+
• Dew Factor: Likely to impact second innings
• Ideal Strategy: Win toss and chase
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3. Weather Report – Bengaluru (24 April 2025)
• Temperature: 27°C (Evening)
• Humidity: 65%
• Wind Speed: 11 km/h
• Precipitation: 10% (Minimal chances of rain)
• Overall: Pleasant cricketing conditions with little to no rain threat
4. Head-to-Head Record (RCB vs RR)
• Total Matches Played: 30
• RCB Wins: 15
• RR Wins: 12
• No Result: 3
• Last 5 Matches:
• RCB – 3 Wins
• RR – 2 Wins
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5. Key Players to Watch
Royal Challengers Bangalore
• Virat Kohli: Mr. Consistent and the backbone of RCB’s batting line-up.
• Rajat Patidar (C): In good form and leading from the front with the bat.
• Phil Salt: Explosive at the top, capable of giving flying starts.
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar: Experienced pacer who can exploit powerplay and death overs.
• Liam Livingstone: Big hitter and handy leg-spinner in middle overs.
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Rajasthan Royals
• Sanju Samson (C): A stylish batter and a leader who anchors the innings.
• Yashasvi Jaiswal: Aggressive opener capable of demolishing bowling attacks.
• Wanindu Hasaranga: Game-changer with both ball and bat.
• Fazalhaq Farooqi: Lethal with the new ball and in the death overs.
• Shimron Hetmyer: Finisher with the ability to hit sixes under pressure.
6. Probable Playing XI
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
1. Phil Salt (Wk)
2. Devdutt Padikkal
3. Virat Kohli
4. Rajat Patidar (C)
5. Liam Livingstone
6. Tim David
7. Krunal Pandya
8. Romario Shepherd
9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar
10. Josh Hazlewood
11. Suyash Sharma
Impact Player Options: Jitesh Sharma, Yash Dayal, Manoj Bhandage
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Rajasthan Royals (RR)
1. Yashasvi Jaiswal
2. Sanju Samson (C & Wk)
3. Shimron Hetmyer
4. Riyan Parag
5. Dhruv Jurel
6. Wanindu Hasaranga
7. Kumar Kartikeya
8. Sandeep Sharma
9. Fazalhaq Farooqi
10. Jofra Archer
11. Tushar Deshpande
Impact Player Options: Shubham Dubey, Akash Madhwal, Maheesh Theekshana
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7. Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction
Fantasy XI (Small League)
• Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson (C), Phil Salt
• Batters: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Yashasvi Jaiswal
• All-Rounders: Liam Livingstone (VC), Krunal Pandya, Wanindu Hasaranga
• Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Jofra Archer
Captain Picks:
• Sanju Samson
• Virat Kohli
• Yashasvi Jaiswal
Vice-Captain Picks:
• Liam Livingstone
• Wanindu Hasaranga
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8. Final Match Prediction
The Chinnaswamy Stadium’s flat pitch favors batting-heavy sides, and RCB certainly has explosive options at the top and middle. However, RR’s bowling attack, especially with Archer and Farooqi, gives them the edge with the ball.
That said, if RCB wins the toss and chases, they may have a slight advantage due to the dew factor.
Final Prediction:
Royal Challengers Bangalore to win a close contest if they chase. If RR bats first and scores 190+, they could defend successfully.
