RR vs RCB Match Preview- IPL 2025, Match 28

Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be looking to return to winning ways when they take on each other in the 28th game of IPL 2025. The RR vs RCB match is scheduled to be played on Sunday (April 13) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.

RR have won two of their first five games while RCB have won three of their opening five games this season. With the IPL all set to enter its business phase soon, both teams will be keen to win the upcoming game and get the winning momentum.

Both teams are coming into this game on the back of a defeat. While RR suffered a heavy 58-run loss at the hands of Gujarat Titans, RCB ended up losing against Delhi Capitals by six wickets. With both teams eyeing a win in the upcoming game, here is the full RR vs RCB match preview.

RR vs RCB Match Preview- IPL 2025, Match 28:

RR vs RCB, Date and Venue:

The upcoming RR vs RCB match will be played on Sunday (April 13) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. The match is scheduled to be played from 03:30 PM IST.

Squads:

Rajasthan Royals:

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Nitish Rana, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Sandeep Sharma, Kumar Kartikeya, Shubham Dubey, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kunal Singh Rathore, Akash Madhwal, Ashok Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Kwena Maphaka, Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Royal Challengers Bengaluru:

Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Dar Salam, Swapnil Singh, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Romario Shepherd, Lungi Ngidi, Nuwan Thushara, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara, Abhinandan Singh

RR vs RCB key battles:

Phil Salt vs Jofra Archer:

The battle between England teammates Phil Salt and Jofra Archer has the potential to set the tone for the rest of the innings. Salt has looked in good touch in the tournament so far and has given RCB a quickfire start in most of the matches.

In the previous game against DC, the RCB opener smashed 37 runs off just 17 balls with the help of four fours and three sixes.

On the other hand, Archer has regained his rhythm and has looked at his best in recent games. In the last game against GT, he castled Shubman Gill with a beauty and would be fancying his chances of dismissing Salt as well.

Sanju Samson vs Josh Hazlewood:

With RR looking to return to winning ways, the onus will be on their skipper, Sanju Samson, to deliver with the bat. The right-handed batsman scored 41 runs in the last game against GT. He will be looking to play a match-winning knock in the upcoming match.

RCB would be hoping that Samson does not get the start and will be hoping that Josh Hazlewood dismisses the RR captain cheaply. Hazlewood would also look to bounce back after a forgettable outing against DC, where he gave away 40 runs in 3 overs without taking a wicket.

Rajat Patidar vs Maheesh Theekshana:

Rajat Patidar will look to lead his team from the front as RCB eye a crucial win to return to winning ways. With the pitch in Jaipur expected to assist spinners more, Patidar will have to play a key role. The RCB captain is known for his aggressive batting against spin and will look to make an impact. He scored 25 runs in the last game.

On the other hand, Maheesh Theekshana will look to exploit the conditions. The Sri Lankan spinner had a fine outing in the last game against GT, taking 2 wickets.

RR vs RCB Key Players:

RR- Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, and Jofra Archer will be the key players for RR.

RCB - Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar, Krunal Pandya, and Josh Hazlewood will be the key players for RCB.

RR vs RCB Weather Report:

There is no prediction of rain in Jaipur on the match day. The temperature is set to hover around 38 degrees Celsius for most of the match.

Conclusion:

With both RR and RCB looking to get back to winning ways, the upcoming game promises to be a thrilling contest.