RR VS RCB (Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru) Live Cricket Score and Updates: Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) will face Rajat’s Patidar’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 28th match of the IPL 2025 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. The toss will take place at 3 PM IST with the match starting at 3:30 PM IST on Sunday, April 13.
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RR VS RCB IPL 2025 Live: Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) will face Rajat’s Patidar’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 28th match of the IPL 2025 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Both teams suffered defeats in their last match and will aim to return to winning ways. The Royals suffered a 58-run defeat against Gujarat Titans in their last IPL 2025 match in Ahmedabad while RCB lost to Delhi Capitals by 6 wickets in Bangalore. Rajasthan Royals go into Sunday’s match after two wins and three losses in IPL 2025. On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won three and lost two this season.
Squads For RR VS RCB IPL 2025 Match
Rajasthan Royals Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson(w/c), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kumar Kartikeya, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Kunal Singh Rathore, Akash Madhwal, Kwena Maphaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ashok Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Krunal Pandya, Tim David, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Lungi Ngidi, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushara, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara, Abhinandan Singh
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Krunal Pandya provides the breakthrough right after the PowerPlay, dismissing Sanju Samson for 11 with a smart stumping by Jitesh. In the next over, Jaiswal keeps the scoreboard ticking with a crisp boundary off Livingstone.
RR: 58/1 (8)
Yashasvi Jaiswal ups the tempo with a six down the ground off Yash Dayal and a deft boundary past point. Earlier, he also edged one past short third off Hazlewood. While Sanju Samson is still finding his rhythm, Jaiswal’s fluent strokeplay keeps RR’s scoreboard ticking.
RR: 36-0 (5)
Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal rotate strike early. Jaiswal finds the boundary twice a crisp straight drive off Bhuvneshwar Kumar and a slog over midwicket off Yash Dayal. Krunal Pandya has been sharp in the infield, cutting off a few runs, while RCB bowlers look to keep it tight.
RR: 19/0 (3)
Rajat Patidar wins the toss and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have elected to bowl first.
Playing XIs:
RCB: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (C), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.
RR: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (C/WK), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga (in for Fazalhaq Farooqi), Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (c), Virat Kohli, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushara, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethel, Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chhikara, Lungi Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee.
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c), Riyan Parag, Nitish Rana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhruv Jurel, Shubham Dubey, Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Kunal Singh Rathore, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Kwena Maphaka, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Ashok Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Hasaranga (RR) vs Suyash (RCB) could be a key mini-battle in the middle overs, especially with both teams having attacking batters.
The England all-rounder hasn’t fired yet with the bat. RCB would be hoping he breaks the drought tonight.
Sandeep has dismissed Kohli multiple times in IPL. This matchup could set the tone early.
Josh Hazelwood has been expensive in the death overs. The team is still looking for the right combination in their bowling attack.
Royal Challengers Bangalore have had a mixed tournament so far, with concerns over their death bowling and inconsistent middle-order.
With temperatures hitting 38°C, stamina and hydration will play a big role. Expect spinners and slower balls to dominate as the surface dries—ideal for fantasy tips on bowlers.
Kohli needs just one half-century to reach 100 T20 fifties and match Warner’s IPL record of 66. Expect high search volume around “Virat Kohli records today” on match day.
Liam Livingstone is struggling with both bat and ball. Calls for Jacob Bethell to come in as a left-hand middle-order option are growing—watch for last-minute lineup changes.
RCB bowlers average 21.2 runs per wicket away, compared to a leaky 56.4 at home. The numbers confirm they’re far more potent on the road, a key stat for match predictions.
Scoring at 10.7 RPO, RR have the most aggressive powerplay in the tournament. Expect early fireworks from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson, especially in flat Jaipur conditions.
Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga is back and available for selection. His leg-spin and finishing ability can boost RR’s balance—huge news for those looking for RR match previews.
Sandeep Sharma has dismissed Virat Kohli seven times in 16 IPL innings—more than any other bowler. Expect fireworks in this classic individual battle that fans love tracking.
Archer is back bowling thunderbolts—five wickets in his last three matches, an economy of 6.2, and relentless pace in the powerplay. A must-pick for Dream11 teams and fantasy tips searches.
After three weeks on the road, Rajasthan Royals return to Sawai Mansingh Stadium, hoping home advantage helps reset their campaign after back-to-back losses and fluctuating team combinations.
RCB’s away record is phenomenal—wins at Wankhede, Chepauk, and Eden Gardens. They average 39.6 runs per wicket and score at 10.5 RPO away, making them a fantasy goldmine on the road.
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