RCB vs RR: Rajasthan Royals will take on RCB in Bengaluru, know the weather, pitch report and probable playing 11 of both teams
The 42nd match of IPL 2025 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) is set to take place today, April 24, 2025, at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
Where to Watch
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network.
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar app and website.
Their recent matches have often gone down to the wire, with both teams putting up strong performances. RCB’s batting prowess has been tested by RR’s all-around strength, especially with players like Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal shining for RR.
IPL 2025: Today, on 24 April 2025, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will face off in the 42nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The match will be played at 7:30 pm at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore.
Kohli’s Recent Form
He has already scored four half-centuries this season.
In RCB’s last match against Punjab Kings, he remained unbeaten on 73 runs off 54 balls, leading his team to victory.
Against RR earlier this season, Kohli scored 62 off 45 balls*, helping RCB secure a 9-wicket win.
Kohli is expected to open the innings alongside Phil Salt. Will he deliver another match-winning knock today?
Current position of the teams
RCB: RCB defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their last match. Team captain Rajat Patidar and batsman Virat Kohli are in great form. Yash Dayal and Swapnil Singh have been effective in bowling.
RR: The RR team is struggling this season and is at the bottom of the points table. Players like Sanju Samson and Riyan Parag can prove to be important for the team.
How will the pitch be in Bengaluru
Chinnaswamy pitch report
The wicket of Chinnaswamy Stadium has always been helpful for the batsmen. This pitch is flat and the boundaries of the ground are also small, due to which big shots are easily seen. In all the matches played here so far this season, the bowling team gets some swing in the beginning, but as the match progresses, it becomes difficult for the bowlers to defend. However, this season the Chinnaswamy wicket has looked different. Here the bowlers are getting help. Now it has to be seen how the wicket remains today.
How will the weather be
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘Yellow Alert’ for Bengaluru and other parts of South Karnataka till April 25. During this period, the city is likely to receive light to moderate rain and thundershowers. According to the IMD report, the maximum temperature in Bengaluru is expected to be around 33 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature is around 22 degrees Celsius. However, the temperature may drop slightly due to rain on 25 and 26 April.
Head-to-head: In the last 5 matches, RR has won 3 times and RCB 2 times.
Key players of RCB: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt
Key players of RR: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag
Probable Playing XI (RCB vs RR Playing XI)
RCB Probable XII:
Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (captain), Romario Shepherd, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Krunal Pandya, Tim David, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal.
RR Probable XII:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Nitish Rana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Kumar Karthikeya
