The 42nd match of IPL 2025 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) is scheduled for April 24, 2025, at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, starting at 7:00 PM IST. This will be a night match with sessions from 19:30 to 22:50 local time.
The teams have faced each other 33 times in the IPL, with RCB leading the head-to-head 16-14, and 3 matches ending with no result.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) is scheduled for today, April 24, 2025, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The match will begin at 7:00 PM local time.
RCB will aim to secure their first home win of the season and consolidate their position in the top four. RR will look to halt their losing streak and regain momentum despite missing their captain.
The match is expected to be high-scoring given the Chinnaswamy Stadium’s batting-friendly conditions and the teams’ attacking styles. The early overs will be crucial, with RCB’s bowlers trying to contain RR’s explosive openers.
RCB vs RR Match Details
- Event: IPL 2025
- Teams: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals, 42nd Match
- Date: 24 April 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
IPL Live streaming
The IPL 2025 commences on March 22, 2025, and concludes on May 25, 2025. This season features 74 matches across 13 iconic stadiums in India.
The tournament includes 10 teams, divided into two groups of five. Each team plays 14 matches in the group stage, competing against teams in their group twice and against one team from the other group twice, with the remaining teams once.
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Live Streaming Link: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals
Score coverage of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals, 42nd T20 match updates may be available below.
Live Score Link: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals
Playing XI:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): Phil Salt (wk), Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal / Suyash Sharma.
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal.
FAQs
How many times have RCB and RR played against each other?
As of IPL 2025 (before Match 42):
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Total Matches: 31
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RCB Wins: 15
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RR Wins: 12
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No Result/Abandoned: 4
Who has the upper hand recently?
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In the last 5 meetings, RCB has won 3 times, while RR has won 2.
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RCB won their most recent encounter on April 13, 2025, chasing 173 with ease.
Where is today’s match being played?
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Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
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This pitch favors batters, and RCB has a good track record here.
Who are the key players to watch today?
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RCB: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Mohammed Siraj, Glenn Maxwell
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RR: Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Riyan Parag
Which team has a better chance of winning today?
✅ Prediction (based on form, venue, and H2H):
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Slight edge to RCB due to home ground advantage and their dominant win in the previous matchup.
What are the average scores at Chinnaswamy?
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1st Innings Average: 185+
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Teams often prefer to chase here due to dew and flat pitch.