RR vs RCB Pitch Report 28th Match (13 April 2025)
1. Match Details
- Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Date: 13 April , 2025
- Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Time: 3:30 PM IST
Match Preview
Rajasthan Royals (RR) will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 28th match of IPL 2025 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, on April 13, 2025. RR will look to dominate with their strong batting lineup, while RCB will aim to counter with their dynamic all-round performance. Both teams will be eager to secure a crucial victory in this high-stakes encounter. 🔥🏏
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Team Overview – IPL 2025
Rajasthan Royals (RR) are heading into IPL 2025 with a well-rounded squad, aiming to reclaim their former glory. With a mix of experienced international stars and promising young talents, RR will be looking to improve upon their performance from IPL 2024 and make a strong title run.
Team Captain: Sanju Samson
Key Players to Watch in IPL 2025:
Yashasvi Jaiswal – One of the most promising young batters, capable of explosive starts. Sanju Samson – The captain and a key pillar in the batting lineup, crucial for RR’s stability. Wanindu Hasaranga – A world-class all-rounder who can turn games with both bat and ball. Jofra Archer – RR’s pace spearhead, whose speed and accuracy can trouble any batter. Shimron Hetmyer – A dangerous middle-order batter who can accelerate in the death overs.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) – Team Overview (IPL 2025)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) enter IPL 2025 with a well-balanced squad featuring a mix of experienced stars and promising young talents. With Virat Kohli continuing as the pillar of their batting lineup, RCB boasts explosive firepower in Phil Salt and Devdutt Padikkal. Their all-rounders, led by Liam Livingstone and Krunal Pandya, add crucial depth, while a strong bowling attack spearheaded by Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar provides stability. RCB will aim to break their title drought and make a serious championship push this season.
Team Captain: Rajat Patidar
Key Players to Watch:
Virat Kohli – The backbone of RCB’s batting, a proven match-winner. Phil Salt – A dynamic wicketkeeper-batter who can provide explosive starts. Liam Livingstone – A hard-hitting all-rounder who can turn games around. Josh Hazlewood – RCB’s pace spearhead, crucial in both powerplay and death overs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar – A swing specialist who can control the game with his accuracy. Tim David – A dangerous finisher who adds power in the middle order.
RR vs RCB (Past 3 years)
| Year | RR vs RCB Total Matches | RR Win | RCB Win |
| 2024 | |||
| 2023 | |||
| 2022 |
RR vs RCB: Head to Head
| 🔢 Match No. | 🏆 Winner | 📊 Score |
|---|---|---|
| 🏏 Eliminator 1, IPL 2024 | RR ✅ | RR 174/6 (19.0) 🆚 RCB 172/8 (20.0) |
| 🏏 19th T20I, IPL 2024 | RR ✅ | RR 189/4 (19.1) 🆚 RCB 183/3 (20.0) |
| 🏏 60th T20I, IPL 2023 | RCB ✅ | RCB 171/5 (20.0) 🆚 RR 59 (10.3) |
| 🏏 32nd T20I, IPL 2023 | RCB ✅ | RCB 189/9 (20.0) 🆚 RR 182/6 (20.0) |
| 🏏 Qualifier 2, IPL 2022 | RR ✅ | RR 161/3 (18.1) 🆚 RCB 157/8 (20.0) |
Team Form ( Last 5 Matches )
| 🏏 Team | 📊 Form (Last 5 Matches) |
|---|---|
| 🟠 Rajasthan Royals (RR) | ❌ ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌ |
| 🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ |
Team Comparison
| 🔢 Stats | 🏹 RR vs All Teams | 🔥 RCB vs All Teams |
|---|---|---|
| 🏏 Matches Played | 10 | 10 |
| ✅ Win Percentage | 50% | 60% |
| ⚡ Average Score | 175 | 206 |
| 🔥 Highest Score | 224 | 262 |
| ❄️ Lowest Score | 139 | 152 |
| 🔢 Stats | 🏹 RR vs All Teams | 🔥 RCB vs All Teams |
|---|---|---|
| 🏏 Matches Played | 10 | 9 |
| ✅ Win Percentage | 50% | 44% |
| ⚡ Average Score | 168 | 157 |
| 🔥 Highest Score | 214 | 189 |
| ❄️ Lowest Score | 59 | 132 |
Venue stats
| 📊 Stats | 🏏 Records |
|---|---|
| 🎯 Avg 1st Inns Score | 161 |
| 🎯 Avg 2nd Inns Score | 148 |
| 🔥 Highest Total | RR (217/6) vs SRH |
| ❄️ Lowest Total | RCB (59/10) vs RR |
| 🚀 Highest Chase | SRH (217/6) vs RR |
| 🛡️ Lowest Defended | KKR (144/6) vs RR |
Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Analysis – Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Pitch Type: Traditionally a batting-friendly surface with some assistance for spinners.
- Average First-Innings Score: 170-180
- Chasing Team Record: Teams batting second have a slight advantage.
For More Detailed Info Check Ground and Match Prediction Here…Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Weather Conditions
- Temperature: 28°C
- Humidity: 60%
- Rain Prediction: No rain expected, clear skies throughout the match.
RR vs RCB Team Squad 2025
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Squad for IPL 2025
Batters:
- Sanju Samson (WK-Batter)
- Shubham Dubey (Batter)
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Batter)
- Kunal Rathore (WK-Batter)
- Shimron Hetmyer (Batter)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (Batter)
- Dhruv Jurel (WK-Batter)
- Riyan Parag (Batter)
All-Rounders:
- Nitish Rana (All-Rounder)
- Yudhvir Singh (All-Rounder)
Bowlers:
- Jofra Archer (Bowler)
- Maheesh Theekshana (Bowler)
- Wanindu Hasaranga (Bowler)
- Akash Madhwal (Bowler)
- Kumar Kartikeya Singh (Bowler)
- Tushar Deshpande (Bowler)
- Fazalhaq Farooqi (Bowler)
- Kwena Maphaka (Bowler)
- Ashok Sharma (Bowler)
- Sandeep Sharma (Bowler)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Squad IPL 2025
Batters:
- Rajat Patidar – Batter
- Virat Kohli – Batter
- Phil Salt – WK-Batter
- Jitesh Sharma – WK-Batter
- Devdutt Padikkal – Batter
- Swastik Chhikara – Batter
All-Rounders:
- Liam Livingstone – All-Rounder
- Krunal Pandya – All-Rounder
- Swapnil Singh – All-Rounder
- Tim David – All-Rounder
- Romario Shepherd – All-Rounder
- Manoj Bhandage – All-Rounder
- Jacob Bethell – All-Rounder
Bowlers:
- Josh Hazlewood – Bowler
- Rasikh Dar – Bowler
- Suyash Sharma – Bowler
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar – Bowler
- Nuwan Thushara – Bowler
- Lungi Ngidi – Bowler
- Abhinandan Singh – Bowler
- Mohit Rathee – Bowler
- Yash Dayal – Bowler
Key Player Battles to Watch
🔥 Top 5 Key Battles in RR vs RCB Clash
1️⃣ Virat Kohli 🆚 Jofra Archer – Kohli’s class against Archer’s fiery pace will be a thrilling contest, especially in the powerplay.
2️⃣ Yashasvi Jaiswal 🆚 Josh Hazlewood – Jaiswal’s aggressive start vs Hazlewood’s bounce and accuracy could dictate RR’s innings.
3️⃣ Sanju Samson 🆚 Bhuvneshwar Kumar – A battle of skill and temperament as Samson looks to counter Bhuvi’s swing and variations.
4️⃣ Liam Livingstone 🆚 Wanindu Hasaranga – Livingstone’s explosive hitting against Hasaranga’s tricky spin will be crucial in the middle overs.
5️⃣ Shimron Hetmyer 🆚 Lungi Ngidi – Hetmyer’s finishing ability vs Ngidi’s death-over precision could be a game-defining showdown.
Fantasy Cricket Tips
🏏 Fantasy 11 Tips for RR vs RCB
🦸 Must-Have Players
✅ Virat Kohli (RCB) – In-form batter, reliable for big scores.
✅ Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) – Explosive opener, great in powerplay.
✅ Sanju Samson (RR – WK) – Consistent middle-order anchor.
✅ Liam Livingstone (RCB – All-rounder) – Power hitter & handy bowler.
✅ Wanindu Hasaranga (RR – All-rounder) – Wicket-taking leg-spinner.
🎯 Differential Picks
🔹 Phil Salt (RCB – WK) – Can give quick points with aggressive batting.
🔹 Riyan Parag (RR – All-rounder) – Handy with bat & part-time spin.
🔹 Jofra Archer (RR – Bowler) – Pace, bounce & wicket-taking ability.
🔥 Captain/Vice-Captain Choices
🏆 C: Virat Kohli / Yashasvi Jaiswal
🥈 VC: Sanju Samson / Wanindu Hasaranga
🚀 Fantasy Team Balance
- Batters: 3-4
- All-rounders: 2-3
- Bowlers: 4-5
- Wicket-Keeper: 1-2
💡 Tip: Choose a mix of power-hitters & wicket-taking bowlers to maximize points! 🚀
Match Prediction
🏆 Match Prediction: RR vs RCB
The clash between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, promises to be an exciting contest.
🏟️ Pitch & Conditions:
- The Jaipur pitch generally favors batters but also offers assistance to spinners.
- Chasing teams have had better success here.
📊 Team Strengths:
✅ RR’s Edge: Strong bowling attack with Jofra Archer & Hasaranga and a dynamic top order featuring Yashasvi Jaiswal & Sanju Samson.
✅ RCB’s Edge: Power-packed batting lineup with Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, & Liam Livingstone.
🔮 Winner Prediction:
- If RR bats first and posts a big total (above 180), their strong bowling unit can defend it.
- If RCB chases, they have the firepower to chase down any target.
📌 PREDICTION: Rajasthan Royals (RR) have a slight edge due to their balanced squad and home advantage.
Last Year’s Performance Summary (IPL 2024)
Rajasthan Royals (RR) – Last Year’s Performance
Rajasthan Royals had a mixed campaign in the previous season, showing moments of brilliance but struggling with consistency. Despite a strong start, their form dipped in the latter half, affecting their playoff chances. Key players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson delivered standout performances, but the team lacked collective momentum in crucial games. Their bowling attack was effective, yet injuries and form fluctuations impacted their overall success.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) – Last Year’s Performance
RCB had a competitive season, with their explosive batting lineup frequently dominating games. Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis led from the front, while the middle order showed improvement. However, their bowling unit lacked consistency, often struggling to defend totals or break crucial partnerships. While they made a strong push for playoffs, inconsistencies in their performance prevented them from making a deep run.
Live Streaming & Broadcast Details
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: JioCinema (Free)
- Match Time: 3:30 PM IST
Post-Match Review (To Be Updated After Match)
📌 Match Summary – Key moments and turning points
📌 Top Performers – Best batsman, bowler, and MVP
📌 Points Table Update – Standings after match 1
📌 Next Match Details – Who plays next and what to expect
