RCB vs RR Match 42 IPL 2025: The 42nd match of the 18th season of IPL will be played on April 24 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The match will start at 7:30 PM IST. Rajat Patidar will be captaining Royal Challengers Bengaluru, while Sanju Samson will be leading the Rajasthan Royals. In this article, we will talk about the head to head records, pitch report, weather forecast and playing XI of both teams.
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RCB vs RR Match 42 IPL 2025: Head-To-Head Records
In the last 17 seasons of IPL, 33 matches have been played between Bengaluru and Rajasthan so far. Out of these, RCB has won 16 matches, while RR has emerged victorious in 14 matches. During these matches, RCB’s highest score against Rajasthan has been 200 runs, while RR’s highest score against Bengaluru has been 217 runs. On the other hand, RCB’s lowest score against the Royals is 70 runs, while RR’s lowest score against the Royal Challengers is 58 runs.
RCB vs RR Match 42 IPL 2025: Pitch Report at M Chinnaswamy Stadium
M Chinnaswamy Stadium has always been considered a paradise for batters. A total of three matches have been played here so far this season, in which the RCB team has lost all three matches while batting first. The team batting first here has failed to score a score of 170 runs.
Due to the short boundary on this ground, bowlers have very few chances to make mistakes. Dew can play a role in the second innings and batting can become easier. At the same time, in the powerplay in the first innings, the team needs to get a strong start without losing wickets.
RCB vs RR Match 42 IPL 2025: Weather Forecast in Bengaluru
According to the weather forecast, there will be light to moderate rain and thundershowers in Bengaluru. According to the reports, the maximum temperature in Bengaluru is expected to be around 33 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature is around 22 degrees Celsius. However, the temperature may drop slightly due to rain on April 25 and 26.
This season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru has played 8 matches, out of which they have won 5 and the team is at the fourth position in the points table with 10 points. On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals have also played 8 matches so far, out of which they have won 2 matches and the team is at the eighth position in the points table with 4 points.
RCB vs RR Match 42 IPL 2025: Probable Playing XI
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Probable Playing XI: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (captain), Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Romario Shepherd, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood.
Impact Player: Suyash Sharma
Rajasthan Royals Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (captain), Riyan Parag, Nitish Rana, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Shimron Hetmyer, Wandindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Kwena Maphaka, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande.
Impact Player: Vaibhav Suryavanshi
RCB vs RR Match 42 IPL 2025: Full Squads of Bengaluru and Rajasthan
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad for IPL 2025
Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (captain), Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Liam Livingstone, Nuwan Thushara, Lungi Ngidi, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara, Abhinandan Singh
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Rajasthan Royals Squad for IPL 2025
Sanju Samson (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Kunal Singh Rathore, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kwena Maphaka, Ashok Sharma