A blockbuster encounter awaits at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 42nd match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. As the race for playoffs intensifying a win becomes crucial for both the sides, especially the visitors.
RCB vs RR, IPL 2025: Match Details
- Date & Time: April 24, 2025, 7:30 pm IST
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Live Broadcast: Star Sports, Jio Hotstar
RCB vs RR Match Preview
The hosts, RCB, will square off with RR again after a thumping win in Jaipur 10 days earlier. RCB are in a strong position this season with 10 points. However, they’ve had a tough time in their home turf, losing all three matches. The side must look to break the shackles in the home for race to playoffs. With 5 wins out of 8 games, RCB are positioned strongly in the points table. Chase master Virat Kohli is doing a phenomenal job with the bat, while Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood is competing for the Purple Cap with 12 wickets to his name.
Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, are in a hot water. With just 2 wins out of 8 matches, the visitors are in desperate need of a win. As Sanju Samson is set to miss this game due to injury, RR’s woes are likely to worsen. Their last defeat was a shocker, when they failed to chase 9 runs against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the last over and before that, they suffered a heartbreaking Super Over loss to Delhi Capitals (DC). A win here is their only hope to remain in contention otherwise, it’s almost the end of the road for the Royals.
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RCB vs RR Score Prediction
Case 1:
- RCB wins the toss and bowls first
- RR powerplay score: 50-55
- RR total: 180-190
Case 2:
- RR wins the toss and bowls first
- RCB powerplay score: 60-65
- RCB total: 200-210
Today’s match prediction
Keeping the due factor in mind, the team batting second will have a significant chance to win the game.
