Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru 28th Match Live Score
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Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Match 28 IPL 2025: Clash of Titans in Jaipur
Match Details
Match: RR vs RCB, 28th Match, Indian Premier League 2025
Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025
Toss: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and opt to bowl
Time: 1:00 PM
Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Umpires: Nitin Menon, Sai Darshan Kumar
Third Umpire: KN Anantha Padmanabhan
Match Referee: Javagal Srinath
Rajasthan Royals Squad:
Playing: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande
Bench: Shubham Dubey, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Kumar Kartikeya, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kunal Singh Rathore, Akash Madhwal, Kwena Maphaka, Ashok Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Support Staff: Shane Bond, Dishant Yagnik, Vikram Rathour, Rahul Dravid
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad:
Playing: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal
Bench: Devdutt Padikkal, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Lungi Ngidi, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushara, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara, Abhinandan Singh
Support Staff: Andy Flower, Malolan Rangarajan, Dinesh Karthik, Omkar Salvi
Venue Guide
Stadium: Sawai Mansingh Stadium
City: Jaipur
Capacity: 30000
Hosts to: Rajasthan, Rajasthan Royals
The IPL 2025 season heats up as Rajasthan Royals (RR) lock horns with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 28th match of the tournament at the iconic Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. With both teams boasting explosive talent and hungry for a win, this clash promises fireworks under the desert sky.
Head-to-Head Record
Over the years, the RR vs RCB rivalry has been fierce. In their past 29 encounters:
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RR has won 13
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RCB has won 14
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2 matches ended with no result
With such close margins, this encounter could swing either way.
Key Players to Watch
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Rajasthan Royals:
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Sanju Samson – The skipper’s consistency and fearless strokeplay could be game-changing.
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Yuzvendra Chahal – Former RCB star aims to haunt his old team with clever leg spin.
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Jos Buttler – RR’s explosive opener is due for a big knock.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru:
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Virat Kohli – The batting maestro is in red-hot form and hungry for another big one.
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Faf du Plessis – A solid leader and a dependable top-order presence.
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Mohammed Siraj – His new-ball spells can set the tone.
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Pitch & Weather Report
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Pitch: Jaipur traditionally offers good bounce and some turn. Expect a competitive surface with something in it for both batters and bowlers.
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Weather: Clear skies and dry conditions; dew might come into play during the second innings.
Fantasy Cricket Tips
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Captain Pick: Virat Kohli / Jos Buttler
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Vice Captain: Yashasvi Jaiswal / Glenn Maxwell
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Differential Picks: Riyan Parag, Reece Topley
Match Prediction
With RCB’s deep batting lineup and RR’s home advantage, this one is too close to call. However, if the Royals’ spinners strike early, expect a Jaipur win!