IPL 2025: Match 42, RCB vs RR Cricket Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between RCB vs RR of IPL 2025?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Thursday at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. RCB are well-placed in the IPL 2025 thus far and are in the top four. However, they have not yet won a home game this season. RR are in dire trouble with four consecutive losses and with some key players missing. This game is critical for both teams as the league draws near the playoffs.

 

RCB have been in good shape as a whole, particularly in away games where they are unbeaten. But their biggest issue is winning at home, which they need to address soon because two of their next three games are at Bengaluru. The side appears well-balanced, with players well aware of their roles. Now, they wish to provide their home crowd with something to cheer.

 

Rajasthan Royals are struggling. They've lost four consecutive matches and been unable to pursue small totals in the previous two matches. They're also without their regular skipper Sanju Samson. Riyan Parag is captaincy-leading the side but hasn't performed well with the bat as he did during the last season. The side is still making adjustments to their playing combination and the middle order isn't gelling. With their hopes for the playoffs fading, they have to recover quickly.

 

RCB vs RR - Match Details

 

SRH vs MI Match Details
Venue	M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Date and Time	24 April 7:30 PM IST
Live Broadcast Details	Star Sports
Live Streaming Details	JioHotstar (app and website)

 

Pitch Report

 

The surface at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is known for being batting friendly. However, the conditions at this venue in this season appears to be like the 2017 season. The track was under covers since two days and hence, a slow track is expected for this game as well, just like the past matches at this venue in this season.

 

RCB vs RR - Head-to-Head Record

 

H2H Records - RCB vs RR in IPL
Total Matches	32
Won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru	16
Won by Rajasthan Royals	14
Tied	0
No Result	2

 

RCB vs RR - Probable Playing XI

 

• Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal (Impact Subs: Devdutt Padikkal, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh)

 

• Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubham Dubey, Riyan Parag(c), Nitish Rana, Dhruv Jurel(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande (Impact Subs: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Kunal Singh Rathore)

 

Toss Prediction

 

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

 

• In the last 3 IPL matches at this venue, the toss-winning teams had decided to bowl first in all 3 matches.

 

Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch

 

• Out of last 79 IPL matches played at this venue, the batting first teams have registered 33 wins to their name while the fielding first sides have registered 43 victories. So, chasing at this ground would be a good option as the pitch gets easier for the batters in the 2nd innings. It will be fair to say that fielding first teams have more advantage as compared to batting first.

 

Match Scenario

 

Scenario 1

 

• Toss Winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (opts to bowl first)

• Power-Play Score: 50-60

• RR Total: 165-185

• Match Winner: Rajasthan Royals

 

Scenario 2

 

• Toss Winner: Rajasthan Royals (opts to bowl first)

• Power-Play Score: 40-50

• RCB Total: 160-180

• Match Winner: Rajasthan Royals

 

Who will win the match between RCB vs RR?

 

Its the battle of Royals at Chinnaswamy and the toss will play a huge role here. However, considering the recent performances of RCB in Bengaluru, it is likely that Rajasthan Royals will emerge victorious, handing a fourth consecutive defeat to in Bengaluru.