IPL 2025: RR vs RCB Match 28 - Who will be Impact Players for today's match?

Match Overview

Rajasthan Royals (RR) will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 28 of the IPL 2025 (Indian Premier League). This match will be played at the iconic Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. RR are currently placed seventh in the IPL points table with two wins and three losses in five matches. They suffered a defeat against the Gujarat Titans in the previous match by 58 runs. Rajasthan are back at their home ground and will be keen to do well at this venue.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru suffered a defeat in their previous match against Delhi Capitals. They are placed fourth in the points table with three wins and two losses in five matches. This promises to be a closely fought game. 

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 has done well in the last season. Can also be handy with the bat lower down the order. Swapnil picked up six wickets in seven matches last season.

• Suyash Sharma – A leg-spinner who might come in if conditions are spin-friendly. Suyash has played at Eden Gardens in the last few editions when he represented the Kolkata Knight Riders.

• Mohit Rathee – A domestic all-rounder who bats in the middle order and can bowl leg-spin. Mohit has scored 54 runs and picked up 1 wicket in the previous 2 domestic T20 matches.

• Swastik Chikara – A domestic batter who has been in good form and could potentially be used if RCB lose early wickets. Moreover, Swastik can sub for a top-order batter.

Also Check: RR vs RCB Live Score

Expert opinion and final prediction

• Home Advantage: RR playing at their home ground gives them a significant edge.

• Recent Form: RR have won two matches this season, while RCB also have three wins in five matches.

• Balanced Side: Royal Challengers Bengaluru look like a more balanced side on paper.

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RR vs RCB match prediction

With these factors in their favour, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are likely to win the match.