IPL 2025: Match 42, RCB vs RR Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between RCB vs RR?

Match Overview

Royal Challengers Bengaluru square off against Rajasthan Royals in Match No. 42 of the ongoing IPL 2025 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday, April 24.

RCB replaced at No. 3 on the points table with five wins and three defeats from eight matches. They are coming into this clash on the back of a resounding seven-wicket win against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur on Sunday. The Rajat Patidar-led side has not won a game at home this season. They would want to change that on Thursday and give their passionate fans moments to celebrate.

Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals are all but out of the playoffs race. They only have two victories from eight games, and are stationed at No. 8 on the points table. Sanju Samson will miss the upcoming clash due to an injury, as Riyan Parag will continue at the helm. They suffered an agonising two-run defeat against Lucknow Super Giants in their most recent fixture, which was held at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.

RCB vs RR Match Details

 M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report

The M Chinnaswamy Stadium has traditionally been a venue where chasing teams have had an advantage. So far in IPL 2025, three games have been played at the iconic ground. RCB batted first in all three games and lost. The surfaces haven't been as good as they usually are for batting. Especially in the first innings, balls have stopped on the batters. Getting off to a solid start in the powerplay without losing too many wickets will be crucial.

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Head-to-Head Record

RCB vs RR Predicted Playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):

Impact Player: Suyash Sharma

Rajasthan Royals (RR):

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (C), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande

Impact Player: Sandeep Sharma

RCB vs RR Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter of the Match: Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is getting better with each passing game. He has accumulated 322 runs from eight innings at an average of 64.40 and a strike rate of 140. The Delhi batter has registered four half-centuries so far. In the last game, he smashed an unbeaten 73 off 54 balls, hitting seven fours and a six. He will look to play the anchor's role once again on Thursday.

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Probable Best Bowler of the Match: Josh Hazlewood

Josh Hazlewood is proving his worth in almost every game, as he is adapting to the conditions in a jiffy and picking up important wickets for RCB. The Australian pacer has 12 wickets from eight matches in IPL 2025 at an average of 20.17 and a strike rate of 14.42. His spell inside the powerplay and at the death will be important for RCB's chances.

Today's Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match

Scenario 1

• Royal Challengers Bengaluru win the toss and bowl
• PP Score - 55-65
• RR - 180-190
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru win the match

Scenario 2

• Rajasthan Royals win the toss and bowl
• PP score - 55-65
• RCB- 170-180
• Rajasthan Royals win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.