The 28th match of the IPL 2025 will feature a thrilling encounter between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on 13th April at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Rajasthan Royals have struggled for consistency this season, managing only two wins from their five matches.
Their previous game saw a heavy defeat to the Gujarat Titans, despite Shimron Hetmyer’s valiant effort with the bat. The team will be looking to bounce back and find their rhythm in this crucial matchup. On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have had a mixed bag of results, winning three of their five games. However, they too came off a loss against Delhi Capitals, where Tim David’s performance stood out as their top run-scorer.
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RCB will aim to regain their momentum and improve their performance to challenge the Rajasthan Royals in this upcoming clash. The rivalry between these two teams has been closely contested in the IPL. Out of 29 encounters, Rajasthan Royals have a narrow lead with 14 victories, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru hold the edge with 15 wins. This contest promises to be another exciting chapter in their ongoing rivalry.
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
There are concerns about Wanindu Hasaranga’s availability, as he pulled out of the last match due to personal reasons. His potential return could prove crucial, especially with wristspinners set to challenge RCB’s middle order. Heading into their last match, RCB’s No. 4 to 7 had hit the most sixes among all teams, but they managed just one in their loss to Delhi Capitals, with Tim David coming in at No. 8. Spin proved to be the downfall on a surface that offered assistance, and much will depend on how Hasaranga (if fit) and Kartikeya perform against RCB’s middle order.
Probable XII: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson(c), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga/ Fazalhaq Farooqi, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Kumar Kartikeya
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Rajasthan Royals have struggled in the middle overs, having lost 18 wickets between overs 7-15 in the IPL so far. Legspinner Suyash Sharma has been effective for RCB, and the strong pace attack could add pressure, especially during the middle phase of the innings.
Probable XII: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone/ Jacob Bethell, Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma
Fantasy XI Suggestion 1:
Sanju Samson, Phil Salt (vc), Virat Kohli (c), Rajat Patidar, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Krunal Pandya, Liam Livingstone, Riyan Parag, Jofra Archer, Josh Hazlewood
Fantasy XI Suggestion 2:
Sanju Samson (vc), Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Krunal Pandya, Liam Livingstone, Riyan Parag, Jofra Archer, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar
