The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 42 of IPL 2025 at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, is placed 3rd with 5 wins in 8 matches, while RR, captained by Riyan Parag (in Sanju Samson’s absence), struggles at 8th with 2 wins. RCB aims for its first home win this season, while RR fights to stay in playoff contention.
RCB vs RR Dream11 Head-to-Head Stats
- Matches Played: 33
- RCB Wins: 16
- RR Wins: 14
- No Result: 3
RCB has won 3 of the last 5 encounters, including a 9-wicket victory on April 13, 2025.
RCB vs RR Dream11 Pitch Report
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium offers a batting-friendly pitch with short boundaries, favoring high scores.
- Average 1st Innings Score: ~193 (since IPL 2024).
- Dew Factor: Likely in the second innings, making chasing easier.
- Key Stats: Pacers and spinners get equal support, but batters dominate.
RCB vs RR Dream11 Key Players to Watch
Top Picks for Dream11:
- Virat Kohli (RCB):
- Role: Opener
- Recent Form: 322 runs in 8 matches.
- H2H vs RR: 764 runs in 30 games.
- Captaincy Choice: Ideal for small leagues.
- Phil Salt (RCB):
- Role: Wicketkeeper-Batter
- Recent Form: 213 runs in 8 matches.
- Strength: Aggressive starts in power plays.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR):
- Role: Opener
- Recent Form: 435 runs in IPL 2024; struggling this season.
- X-Factor: Can exploit RCB’s weak home record.
- Riyan Parag (RR):
- Role: All-Rounder
- Recent Form: 212 runs in 8 matches.
- Duty: Captaincy + middle-order stability.
- Josh Hazlewood (RCB):
- Role: Pacer
- Recent Form: 12 wickets in 8 matches.
- Strengths: Economy of 8.65; death-over specialist.
RCB vs RR Dream11 Differential Picks
- Jitesh Sharma (RCB):
- Role: Finisher + Wicketkeeper
- Why Pick?: Explosive hitting in death overs; RR’s weak middle-over bowling.
- Romario Shepherd (RCB):
- Role: All-Rounder
- Why Pick?: Recent inclusion; took Shreyas Iyer’s wicket last match.
- Nitish Rana (RR):
- Role: Batter
- Why Pick?: Strong against spin; key in Samson’s absence.
Probable Playing XIs
RCB:
- Phil Salt (WK), Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Tim David, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.
- Impact Subs: Suyash Sharma, Swapnil Singh.
RR:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (C), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Akash Madhwal.
- Impact Subs: Shubham Dubey, Tushar Deshpande.
RCB vs RR Dream11 Teams
Small League Team:
- Wicketkeepers: Phil Salt (VC), Dhruv Jurel
- Batters: Virat Kohli (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rajat Patidar, Nitish Rana
- All-Rounders: Riyan Parag, Krunal Pandya
- Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Jofra Archer, Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Credits Left: 9/100
Grand League Team:
- Differentials: Jitesh Sharma, Romario Shepherd
- Captain/Vice-Captain: Yashasvi Jaiswal (C), Riyan Parag (VC)
Weather & Toss Impact
- Weather: Clear skies, 31°C (humidity 18%). The dew may trouble bowlers later.
- Toss Strategy: Teams prefer chasing due to dew.
RCB vs RR Dream11 Match Prediction
RCB holds the edge due to strong batting form (Kohli, Salt) and home advantage, despite previous home losses. RR’s struggles in closing games and Samson’s absence make them underdogs. Predicted Winner: RCB by 20-30 runs.
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