Match 42 of IPL 2025 will see a thrilling clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on April 24 at 7:30 PM IST. RCB are hunting for their first home win this season, while RR are struggling with four back-to-back losses and will miss their captain Sanju Samson due to injury.
Match Details: RCB vs RR – IPL 2025
| Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals (Match 42) |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | April 24, 2025 – 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Live Streaming | JioCinema (app + website), Star Sports Network |
| Weather | Clear skies, 28–34°C, 42% humidity |
| Pitch Type | Batting-friendly, average 1st innings score: 167 |
Toss Prediction: Who Will Win the Toss Today RCB vs RR?
Based on recent toss records and captain stats, RCB is likely to win the toss in today’s match.
Toss Analysis:
| Match | Date | Toss | Time | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR vs RCB, 28th Match, IPL 2025 | Sunday, April 13, 2025 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and opt to bowl | 3:30 PM | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by X runs |
| RR vs RCB, 19th Match, IPL 2024 | Saturday, April 06, 2024 | Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opt to bowl | 7:30 PM | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wickets |
| RR vs RCB, Eliminator, IPL 2024 | Wednesday, May 22, 2024 | Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opt to bowl | 7:30 PM | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | Rajasthan Royals won by 4 wickets |
| RR vs RCB, 60th Match, IPL 2023 | Sunday, May 14, 2023 | Royal Challengers Bangalore won the toss and opt to bat | 3:30 PM | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 112 runs |
| RCB vs RR, 32nd Match, IPL 2023 | Sunday, April 23, 2023 | Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opt to bowl | 3:30 PM | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 7 runs |
Prediction: RCB to win the toss and opt to bowl first.
Rajasthan Royals Won & Chose to Bowl
RCB vs RR Head-to-Head Record
| Total Matches | RCB Wins | RR Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 16 | 14 | 3 |
In their last encounter (April 13, 2025), RCB defeated RR by 9 wickets in Jaipur, dominating with both bat and ball.
Pitch Report – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
- Known for high-scoring games
- Short boundaries, flat surface
- Fast bowlers may get early swing
- Dew might play a factor in the 2nd innings
Teams chasing have won all three matches at this venue this season.
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Team Form – Recent Performances
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| RCB | ✅ ❌ ✅ ❌ ✅ |
| RR | ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ✅ |
RCB are 3rd on the table with 10 points, while RR are struggling at 8th place with just 4 points.
Key Players to Watch
RCB
- Virat Kohli – 322 runs, Avg: 64.40, SR: 140
- Phil Salt – Aggressive starts, 213 runs, SR: 178
- Josh Hazlewood – 12 wickets, top performer with the ball
RR
- Yashasvi Jaiswal – 307 runs, 3 fifties in a row
- Riyan Parag – 212 runs, SR: 148.25
- Wanindu Hasaranga – 9 wickets, SRH specialist
Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match?
RR will be without Sanju Samson, their second-highest run-getter. Their bowling lineup has failed to contain runs and lacks penetration. On the other hand, RCB’s batting is firing, and their bowling attack is consistent.
RCB’s only weakness is home form – they’ve lost all three home games so far. But today’s match could be their comeback moment.
Today’s Match Prediction: RCB to win
| Scenario | Toss Winner | Bat First | Predicted Score | Match Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RCB | RR | 165–175 | RCB |
| 2 | RCB | RCB | 185–195 | RCB |
Final Verdict
- Toss Winner: RCB
- Likely to Bowl First
- Match Winner: RCB
