Get ready for the thrilling 28th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, where the Rajasthan Royals will take on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on April 13. This game has fans buzzing, as both teams are eager for a win. The Royals are keen to rack up some points, while RCB is hoping to get back on track after facing a few tough losses.
Virat Kohli vs Jofra Archer
One of the big matchups to keep an eye on is between the legendary Virat Kohli and the fiery bowler Jofra Archer. After a slow start, Archer has really found his groove and is ready to make things difficult for Kohli, especially in the early overs. So far, Kohli’s faced off against Archer in four innings, managing to score 30 runs without ever being dismissed. That being said, Kohli isn’t easy to get out; he’s only been dismissed in the powerplay once in the five games he’s played this season.
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Sanju Samson vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Then there’s the exciting clash between Sanju Samson and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. For those who love a bit of drama, this is one to watch. Bhuvneshwar has managed to get the better of Samson four times in their previous 18 IPL encounters. But don’t underestimate Samson; he brings a good energy to the game, with a strike rate of 128.26 against Bhuvneshwar. However, it’s worth noting that he tends to slow down a bit in those early overs, averaging a strike rate of just 74.50 when facing him in the powerplay.
Rajat Patidar vs Mahesh Theekshana
We can’t forget about RCB’s captain Rajat Patidar and his duel with Maheesh Theekshana. Patidar has been on fire this season, particularly when it comes to facing spin bowlers, and he has a strike rate of 156.52 against them. This makes his match-up with Theekshana interesting, especially since Theekshana has claimed six wickets this season, despite having a higher economy rate close to 10.
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Riyan Parag vs Krunal Pandya
Lastly, we need to keep an eye on Riyan Parag and Krunal Pandya. Parag might have led the Royals in their first three games, but that doesn’t mean he won’t face a challenge in this match. Krunal, a left-arm spinner, has been picking up wickets and is known for his tight bowling in the middle overs, which has worked well for RCB this season. While Krunal hasn’t been able to dismiss Parag in their T20 encounters yet, it’ll be fascinating to see how the batter approaches this face-off, considering his strike rate against Krunal sits at around 93.10.
With all these exciting match-ups, this IPL game is shaping up to be a real nail-biter!
