RCB vs RR Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Bengaluru Pitch Report & IPL 2025 Live Streaming

A confident RCB return home seeking redemption; RR aim to salvage their faltering season.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), unbeaten away but winless at home, take on the struggling Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 42 of IPL 2025 at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB’s top-order form and away dominance have underpinned their strong campaign, but Bengaluru’s unpredictable pitches have halted their home momentum.

RR, meanwhile, are reeling from four straight defeats and missing their talisman Sanju Samson. Riyan Parag leads a side desperate for balance and consistency. With the pitch easing up after some early-season demons, a high-scoring clash could be on the cards — unless the surface throws another curveball.

Match Details: RCB vs RR

• Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals, Match 42, IPL 2025
• Date: April 24, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
• Live Streaming: JioHotstar, Star Sports

Pitch Report – Chinnaswamy

While traditionally a batting paradise, the 2025 season has added bite for bowlers early on. A patchy surface and overhead conditions have tilted things. That said, Rahul Dravid believes this pitch might play truer and allow for big scores.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Team Overview

Form: WWLLWW

RCB are high on confidence but low on home comfort. With Virat Kohli playing an evolved anchoring role and Patidar leading with tactical maturity, RCB’s focus will be on surviving the PowerPlay and exploiting the middle overs. Salt’s counterpunching style complements this approach.

Tactics & Matchups:

• Kohli averages just 16.57 vs Sandeep Sharma in T20s; dismissed 7 times.
• Devdutt Padikkal averages 65.25 vs RR.
• Jofra Archer has a poor IPL record vs RCB – just 2 wickets in 6 matches.

Probable XII:

Phil Salt (wk), Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma, Romario Shepherd, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma

Rajasthan Royals – Team Overview

Form: LLWLLL

Rajasthan need a turnaround. With Sanju Samson ruled out, Riyan Parag leads a side needing a spark. Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s fearless debut was a bright spot, while RR will look to exploit the PowerPlay — where they have outperformed most teams.

Tactics & Matchups:

• RR have the best PowerPlay avg (69.85) and second-best RR (10.18).
• Jaiswal averages 141.33 vs spin since 2023 in IPL.
• Kwena Maphaka could be considered for left-arm variety.

Probable XII:

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Riyan Parag (c), Nitish Rana, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana/Kwena Maphaka

RCB vs RR Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Tips

Wicket Keepers

• Philip Salt – Explosive opener, handled Archer well in last meeting.

Batters

• Yashasvi Jaiswal (C/VC) – Three consecutive fifties, elite vs spin.
• Nitish Rana – Reliable, flexible role.
• Virat Kohli (C/VC) – May anchor again; caution advised vs Sandeep.
• Rajat Patidar – In form, tactical leader.
• Devdutt Padikkal – Excellent record vs RR.

All-rounders

• Riyan Parag – Yet to hit fifty, but consistent contributions.
• Krunal Pandya – Floater with bat, wicket-to-wicket bowler.

Bowlers

• Jofra Archer (C/VC) – In rhythm this season, PowerPlay threat.
• Josh Hazlewood (C/VC) – Potent with seam movement on this track.
• Yash Dayal – Swings new ball and effective at death.

Captaincy & Vice-Captaincy Picks for RCB vs RR Fantasy Teams

• Yashasvi Jaiswal – Outstanding recent form and PowerPlay strength.
• Josh Hazlewood – Can break the game open with early strikes.
• Virat Kohli – Smart pick if pitch favors strokeplay.

Key Matchups to Watch RCB vs RR

• Kohli vs Sandeep Sharma – 7 dismissals in T20s.
• Archer vs Salt – RCB opener blunted him last game; rematch awaits.
• Jaiswal vs spin – RR’s best bet against middle overs choke.