The 28th match of the IPL 2025 season features Rajasthan Royals (RR) taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on April 13, 2025, at 3:30 PM IST. Both teams are eager to bounce back after recent defeats and strengthen their positions in the points table.
Match Details
- Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025
- Time: 3:30 PM IST
- Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network
Toss Prediction
Analyzing past performances and current trends:
- Rajasthan Royals: Have a strong toss record at home, winning 5 out of 9 matches against RCB at this venue.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Historically have a 50% toss win rate against RR.
Likely Toss Winner: Rajasthan Royals
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Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report
- Nature: Balanced pitch offering assistance to both batters and bowlers.
- Afternoon Matches: Tend to be slower, favoring spinners.
- Average First Innings Score: Approximately 162 runs.
- Chasing Advantage: Teams batting second have won 37 out of 57 matches at this venue.
Weather Forecast
- Conditions: Clear skies with no chance of rain.
- Temperature: High of 37°C with moderate humidity around 23%.
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Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Played | RR Wins | RCB Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR vs RCB | 32 | 14 | 15 | 3 |
At Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur:
- Total Matches: 9
- RR Wins: 5
- RCB Wins: 4
Team Form
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Current Standing: 7th place with 2 wins and 3 losses.
- Recent Performance: Lost to Gujarat Titans by 58 runs.
- Key Players: Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jofra Archer.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Current Standing: 5th place with 3 wins and 2 losses.
- Recent Performance: Lost to Delhi Capitals by 6 wickets.
- Key Players: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Josh Hazlewood.
Probable Playing XIs
Rajasthan Royals
- Batters: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel.
- All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga.
- Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma.
- Impact Player: Kumar Kartikeya.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Batters: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David.
- All-rounders: Krunal Pandya.
- Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.
- Impact Player: Suyash Sharma.
Match Prediction
Considering current form, team composition, and past records:
- Rajasthan Royals: Strong home advantage and a balanced squad.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Slightly better overall form and a potent batting lineup.
Predicted Winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
