By Chirag - Apr 24, 2025 09:27 AM
The 42nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will witness a thrilling encounter between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, on April 24, 2025. With both teams experiencing contrasting campaigns so far, this match is poised to be a significant turning point, especially for Rajasthan Royals, who will be desperate to turn things around.
RCB have looked sharp this season with 5 wins out of 7 matches, placing them 4th on the points table with 10 points. They come into this encounter high on confidence after defeating Punjab Kings in their last outing. Their top order has been in great touch, and their bowling unit has shown good discipline.
In contrast, Rajasthan Royals are going through a rough patch. They’ve managed to win only 2 of their 8 games, and currently sit at 8th on the points table with just 4 points. Their last game ended in a defeat against Lucknow Super Giants, and they’ll be eager to bounce back.
The weather in Bengaluru is expected to be clear during the match hours. The temperature will hover around 28°C, with moderate humidity and light breeze. There are no chances of rain, so fans can expect a full match without interruptions.
The surface at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is traditionally a batting paradise. The pitch offers plenty of bounce and carry, making strokeplay easy, especially in the powerplay. However, as the match progresses, spinners might come into play due to the grip and slight turn. The average first-innings score here hovers around 190-200, and chasing has often been favorable due to the dew factor.
Historically, RCB have had the upper hand in clashes against RR:
RCB trounced RR in their last encounter of the season, winning by a lopsided margin of nine wickets. This time, Rajasthan will be seeking retribution.
1.Virat Kohli, 2.Philip Salt (WK), 3.Devdutt Padikkal, 4.Rajat Patidar (C), 5.Jitesh Sharma (WK), 6.Tim David, 7.Krunal Pandya, 8.Romario Shepherd, 9.Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 10.Suyash Sharma, 11.Yash Dayal / Josh Hazlewood
Impact Players: Rasikh Salam, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh
1.Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2.Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 3.Nitish Rana, 4.Riyan Parag (C), 5.Dhruv Jurel (WK), 6.Shimron Hetmyer, 7.Shubham Dubey, 8.Wanindu Hasaranga, 9.Jofra Archer, 10.Tushar Deshpande, 11.Sandeep Sharma / Maheesh Theekshana
Impact Players: Kumar Kartikeya, Kunal Singh Rathore, Sanju Samson, Yudhvir Singh Charak
Going into this match, RCB appears to be the superior team due to their current form and momentum.. With their top-order firing and bowlers performing consistently, they will be hard to stop at their home ground. Rajasthan Royals have struggled with both bat and ball this season, and unless they bring out a clinical performance, it might be another tough outing.
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