IPL 2025: Match 42 – Who will be the Impact Players in today’s match between RCB vs RR?

Match Overview

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 42 of the Indian Premier League 2025. This match will be played at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Notably, RCB are third on the Points Table with five wins and three losses in eight matches. They won the previous match against Punjab Kings by seven wickets. They have lost all three matches at home and will be keen to improve their record at home.

Predicted impact players for Rajasthan Royals (RR)

• Shubham Dubey – A left-handed batter who can be used as a slogger in the latter stages of the innings, especially if RR lose early wickets in the first innings.
• Tushar Deshpande – Having performed well for CSK in the previous edition, he could be subbed in during the second innings if conditions favour pacers. He picked up 17 wickets in 13 matches last season.
• Kwena Maphaka – A high-pace bowler who consistently clocks deliveries over 145 kph. He can be a handy substitute in the second innings if RR bat first.
• Kumar Kartikeya – A left-arm spinner who was brought in as an impact sub in the game against CSK. He can be brought in again if conditions are favourable for spinners. 

Predicted impact players for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

• Swapnil Singh – A left-arm spinner who performed well last season. He can also be handy with the bat lower down the order. Swapnil picked up six wickets in seven matches last season.
• Suyash Sharma – The willy eg-spinner who might come in if conditions favour spin. Suyash has played at Eden Gardens in previous editions when he represented the Kolkata Knight Riders.
• Mohit Rathee – The youngster is a domestic all-rounder who bats in the middle order and bowls leg-spin. Mohit has scored 54 runs and taken 1 wicket in his last two domestic T20 matches.
• Swastik Chikara – A domestic batter in good form who could be used if RCB lose early wickets. Additionally, Swastik can be subbed in for a top-order batter.

Expert opinion and final prediction

• Home Advantage – Playing at their home ground gives Royal Challengers Bengaluru a significant edge.

• Recent Form – RCB have won the previous game against RR.

• Balanced Squad – RCB appear to have a more balanced side on paper.

RCB vs RR match prediction

Considering these factors, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are likely to win the match.