RCB vs RR My11 Circle Prediction: Fantasy Tips, Top Captaincy Picks, Playing XI, Pitch and Weather Report | IPL 2025| Match 42

RCB vs RR Match Details

The 42nd match of the IPL 2025 will feature Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Rajasthan Royals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. In the first leg of this rivalry, RCB registered a comfortable victory against RR by nine wickets while chasing a target of 174 runs.

So it will be exciting to see whether Rajasthan Royals will take revenge for their previous defeat, or whether Bengaluru can mark their first win at home. This makes this match of immense significance for both teams as RR will look for redemption, RCB will eye the playoffs grip. For that, you will have to watch this interesting battle, which will begin at 7:30 PM IST on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Cricket fans can watch the action live on the Star Sports Network or via the JioHotstar app.

RCB vs RR Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches)

In the last five head-to-head battles between RCB and RR, RCB has dominated the RR side by winning three of their last five matches, whereas RR was only able to win two matches. However, RCB, with their current poor form at their home ground, will definitely look to make their comeback in the upcoming match by providing a tough fight to RR and aiming to defeat them in the next match.

RCB and RR Overall Statistics

RCB vs RR Pitch & Weather Report

RCB vs RR Pitch Report

This pitch is regarded for its bat-friendliness throughout the entire game. Batters are favored in both innings. The pitch at the ground looks dry but it might offer a good bounce. With a fair amount of grass on it it seems firm and solid. Overall, it is a great pitch to play, and the ball should come nicely on the bat. The short boundaries of the stadium further facilitate the batters on this track, especially in the shorter T20 format. Spinners get a bit of turn and help. The bowlers will need to battle hard to pick up wickets on this flat surface.

According to the pitch's overall statistics, teams that bat first have scored an average of 167 runs. So, given this pitch, it is advisable to field first and chase the target in the second inning. By restricting the opponent to the achievable target. Previous statistics show that the team that batted second performed better at this venue.

Weather Condition

The weather at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, for the 42nd match of the IPL 2025 between RCB and RR appears to be good for cricket. Clear skies are predicted, with a warm and humid temperature of around 28.6°C. Fortunately, rain isn't expected to affect the match.

Record of chasing teams at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

According to previous IPL statistics, 98 IPL matches were played on this ground, with 41 matches won by the team batting first and 53 matches won by the team batting second, showing that fielding first is a viable option after winning the toss.

RCB vs RR My11 Circle Fantasy Team

• Keeper: Dhruv Jurel, Phil Salt
• Batters: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Nitish Rana
• All-rounders: Krunal Pandya, Wanindu Hasaranga
• Bowlers: Josh Hazelwood, Maheesh Theekshana, Jofra Archer

Top Captain & Vice-Captain Picks for My11Circle

Rajat Patidar, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Virat Kohli are the best batters from their respective teams who are in top form and have recently scored runs for their teams, and especially the Bengaluru’s batter friendly track will favor all of them, so that batters like them become more dangerous as they all have the ability to score runs at a higher strike rate and can smash the ball all over the ground effortlessly. That's why they are all selected as the captaincy choice for the upcoming.

Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar are two of RCB's most important batting pillars, capable of delivering match-winning performances if they find their rhythm. Both have the ability to change the course of a match on their own on any given day, and they typically perform better on the Chinnaswamy pitch, which is why they are the best vice-captains for the upcoming match.

On the other hand, Maheesh Theekshana is RR's key bowler, and he has been in incredible form. His precise bowling with perfect line and length, makes him the most dangerous bowler, and all RCB batters will be keeping an eye on him.

RCB vs RR Predicted Playing XI

RCB’s Probable Playing XI

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

RCB has a very strong team made up of explosive batters and strike bowlers, making them one of the most dangerous teams in the IPL 2025. Though the team has failed to make any impact at their home ground, the team has been phenomenal in the away matches and has won all of them. With new intent and momentum in this IPL, their team is looking very lethal. So, most likely, they will continue to play with the same team combination in the next match.

RR’s Probable Playing XI

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubham Dubey, Riyan Parag (c), Nitish Rana, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande

RR's team looks incredibly balanced, with all of their players being T20 specialists. Their playing combination is also looking most destructive this year, as their bowling attack is one of the best in the IPL 2025. As they have lost their last three matches in a row, they will most likely play with the same team in the upcoming match, with just one change. Samson will be unavailable as he is injured.

RCB vs RR My11 Circle Match Prediction

RCB vs RR My11 Circle Match Prediction Today

We expect Royal Challenger Bengaluru to win the match because Rajasthan Royals have been performing poorly in their recent outings. But with the h2h and ground data and current from the chasing team is expected to win Match 42 of the IPL 2025. Although RCB is expected to win this match at Chinnaswamy, RR can change the winning odds for the upcoming match. We predict that RCB or the chasing team will win the upcoming match.

Fantasy Team Strategy for My11 Circle

This My11 Circle fantasy team strikes a good balance between power hitters, reliable all-rounders, and elite bowlers. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Rana, Virat Kohli, and Rajat Patidar contribute experience and explosive stroke play to the batting lineup, while Shimron Hetmyer provides consistency.

The all-rounders Krunal Pandya and Wanindu Hasaranga ensure points with both bat and ball. The bowling attack is lethal, with Theekshana’s accuracy, Josh Hazelwood's consistency, and Jofra Archer's wicket-taking ability, making this a well-rounded and competitive fantasy squad.

• Keeper: Phil Salt, Dhruv Jurel
• Batters: Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rajat Patidar, Nitish Rana
• All-rounders: Krunal Pandya, Wanindu Hasaranga
• Bowlers: Josh Hazelwood, Maheesh Theekshana, Jofra Archer