Royal Challengers Bengaluru are back at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium and hungry for redemption as they take on a struggling Rajasthan Royals outfit in Match 42 of IPL 2025.
Despite their explosive form on the road, RCB have failed to ignite in front of their home crowd, losing all three matches at their fortress. Can they finally break the curse today?
- Home Hoodoo: RCB’s shocking run at Chinnaswamy continues. Three games, three defeats. Their loyal fans are desperate for something to cheer about.
- Captain’s Challenge: Rajat Patidar leads RCB, while Rajasthan Royals turn once again to the in-form Riyan Parag with Sanju Samson still nursing an abdominal injury.
- Weather Watch: Bengaluru is set to sizzle. Temperatures could soar to 36°C with gusty winds expected later in the evening hydration will be key.
- Battle on the Strip: Usually a paradise for batters, the Chinnaswamy pitch has been surprisingly bowler-friendly this season. RCB’s attack, featuring Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar, and Krunal, must step up.
Predicted XI
RCB:
Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
Impact Sub: Suyash Sharma
RR:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Riyan Parag (c), Nitish Rana, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande
Impact Sub: Shubham Dubey
Head-to-Head
- Total Matches: 33
- RCB Wins: 16
- RR Wins: 14
- No Result: 3
A neck-and-neck record with RCB just edging it. Could today tilt the scales?
Pitch & Condition
The Chinnaswamy track hasn’t played to type. Expect seam and swing under the lights. Bowlers might find joy early on, but it could flatten out as the game progresses. Toss could be crucial — teams chasing have fared better this season.
Where to Watc
- Telecast: Star Sports Network
- Livestream: JioHotstar, from 7:30 PM IST
Squad Depth
RCB Full Squad:
Rajat Patidar (c), Kohli, Salt, Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar, Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Dayal, Padikkal, and more.
RR Full Squad:
Jaiswal, Parag (c), Rana, Jurel, Hetmyer, Hasaranga, Archer, Theekshana, Deshpande, Shubham Dubey, and others. Samson remains sidelined.