The Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face off against the Rajasthan Royals in Match 42 of the IPL 2025, set to take place at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Thursday, 24 April 2025. With both teams aiming to build momentum in the tournament, fans can expect an exciting encounter. In this blog, find out the RCB vs RR Dream11 Prediction, Match 42: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Injury Updates & Pitch Report for IPL 2025
Match Preview
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 42 of IPL 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST. RCB will be aiming to bounce back after a series of home defeats, while RR will look to capitalize on their recent form and the return of key players.
Match Information
| Detail | Info |
| Match | RCB vs RR, Match 42, IPL 2025 |
| Date | Thursday, 24 April 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Live Streaming | Jio Cinema/Hotstar |
Weather Report
| Temperature- 28°C |
| Humidity- 36% |
| Wind Speed- 28 km/h |
| Chance of Rain- Low – Partly cloudy |
Pitch Report:
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is famous for its high-scoring pitch, providing true bounce and consistent pace that benefits batsmen. Teams typically choose to bowl first, capitalizing on the dew factor. The average first-innings score stands around 193/7, with the team batting second having a better winning record. The short boundaries and occasional assistance for spinners make it a thrilling venue for T20 cricket.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 33 |
| RCB Won | 16 |
| RR Won | 14 |
| No Result | 3 |
Probable Playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (C), Shubham Dubey, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande
Top Dream11 Picks
Top Batters:
Virat Kohli
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Rajat Patidar
Top All-rounders:
Krunal Pandya
Riyan Parag
Wanindu Hasaranga
Top Bowlers:
Jofra Archer
Josh Hazlewood
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Wicket Keeper:
Phil Salt
Dhruv Jurel
Here is the Best Playing 11 for Today’s RCB vs RR Dream11 Team looks like
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
- Batters from both sides: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar
- Captain: Virat Kohli
- Vice-Captain: Yashasvi Jaiswal
Injury Updates
There are no injury updates as of now.
Final Match Prediction
Today’s Winner Prediction: The Team batting second to win the match
Given the chasing-friendly pitch at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, and recent form, the toss could play a big role in deciding the winner.
Disclaimer:
The prediction is based on the author’s analysis, current form, pitch report, and player performance. Please make your decision based on your own judgment.