RR vs RCB Match Prediction: Who Will Win the IPL 2025 Match 28?

Match week Sunday in IPL 2025 delivered back-to-back exciting contests, which were steadily escalated excitement levels. Further action-packed drama lies ahead as SRH attempted a fierce run chase against PBKS while fighting until the end to reach the massive target.
Match 28 in the season brings Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru to compete against each other. Bengaluru has moved to the fifth position in the points table after four victories and two losses in their five matches, while RR is holding the 7th position.

RR vs RCB Toss Prediction

Scenario 1: If Rajasthan Royals win the toss and bowl first

Powerplay Score: 60-70
RCB Total: 170-190

Rajasthan Royals win the match

Scenario 2: If Royal Challengers Bengaluru win the toss and bowl first

Powerplay Score: 50-60
RR Total: 160-180
Royal Challengers Bengaluru win the match

RR vs RCB Predicted Playing XI

Rajasthan Royals

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (C/WK), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande
Impact Player: Shubham Dubey

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Krunal Pandya, Tim David, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
Impact Player: Suyash Sharma

Key Performers from Previous Games

Rajasthan Royals – Top Batsmen

Rajasthan Royals – Top Bowlers

Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Top Batsmen

Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Top Bowlers

Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Head-to-Head Record

Sawai Mansingh Stadium Pitch Report

The Sawai Mansingh Stadium has hosted 57 IPL matches throughout its history. The upcoming IPL 2025 season opens its first match at this particular ground. The past record indicates that chasing teams have been victorious in 37 out of their 57 appearances at this stadium.

The batting average during the first innings at this stadium amounts to 162, while the most powerful score reached is 217/6, and the lowest total achieved is 59 all out. According to past performances, it would be advisable to win the toss and put the opponents at bat first.

RR vs RCB Weather Report

Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take place under favorable sunny conditions on Sunday, April 13. The match will not face any rain interruptions during the contest. The maximum temperature during the day will be at 37°C as the humidity remains at 23%. Throughout the match, both teams and spectators should expect heat together with dry weather conditions.

RR vs RCB Prediction

The game between these teams will have tight scoring throughout. Home ground advantage will benefit Rajasthan Royals because their bowling unit should effectively make use of the Sawai Mansingh Stadium pitch. RCB displays a harmonious team composition since they possess powerful batters who are currently performing well alongside accomplished bowling assets.

RCB's away successes, along with their dependable leadership, provide them a thin advantage. Bangalore holds the advantage of superior depth and consistency over Rajasthan, and so they emerge as slightly better candidates for victory. The match will create an exciting finish where the outcomes may become evident during the last of overs.

Prediction: Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win