Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals Dream11 Prediction- IPL 2025, Match 42

By Vicky Singh

Published - 23 Apr 2025, 01:52 PM | Updated - 23 Apr 2025, 02:00 PM

RCB

Royal Challengers Bangalore

Rajasthan Royals

IPL 2025

Match Starts In

01d 05h 16m 09s

M.Chinnaswamy Stadium

Dream11 Prediction Team

Grand League

Wicket Keeper

WK/C

Philip Salt

Dhruv Jurel

Batsmen

BAT

Rajat Patidar

8.5

BAT

Devdutt Padikkal

All Rounders

Riyan Parag

8.5

Nitish Rana

Wanindu Hasaranga

7.5

Bowlers

Yash Dayal

7.5

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Suyash Sharma

6.5

Sandeep Sharma

Team Distribution

RCB

6 Players

5 Players

Player Types

Batsmen 2

All-rounders 3

Wicket-keeper 2

Bowlers 4

Mega League

Wicket Keeper

Philip Salt

Jitesh Sharma

7.5

Batsmen

BAT

Virat Kohli

Rajat Patidar

8.5

Yashasvi Jaiswal

All Rounders

Riyan Parag

8.5

Nitish Rana

Bowlers

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Suyash Sharma

6.5

Maheesh Theekshana

7.5

Jofra Archer

8.5

Team Distribution

RCB

6 Players

5 Players

Player Types

Batsmen 3

All-rounders 2

Wicket-keeper 2

Bowlers 4

CA Expert

Wicket Keeper

Philip Salt

Dhruv Jurel

Batsmen

Virat Kohli

BAT

Rajat Patidar

8.5

BAT

Devdutt Padikkal

BAT

Yashasvi Jaiswal

All Rounders

Riyan Parag

8.5

Nitish Rana

Wanindu Hasaranga

7.5

Bowlers

Yash Dayal

7.5

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Team Distribution

RCB

6 Players

5 Players

Player Types

Batsmen 4

All-rounders 3

Wicket-keeper 2

Bowlers 2

Match Prediction (according to last 5 matches)

RCB

Win Probability

75.00%

Win Probability

25.00%

Prediction based on Below Matrics

Recent Venue Records (according to last 5 matches)

Scoring Trends

Match statistics at Lords

Average First Innings Score

139

Highest Chase

166

Match Outcomes

Winning patterns

Toss Impact

39.06% matches won batting first

Last 5 Results

RCB vs PBKS - Punjab Kings won by 5 wickets
RCB vs DC - Delhi Capitals won by 6 wickets
RCB vs GT - Gujarat Titans won by 8 wickets
RCB vs CSK - Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 27 runs.
RCB vs DC - Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 47 runs.

Predicted Playing XI

RCB

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

RR

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

Head to Head Records

Last 5 Encounters

Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore - Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 9 wickets
Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore - Rajasthan Royals won by 4 wickets
Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore - Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wickets
Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore - Royal Challengers Bangalore won by N/A
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals - Royal Challengers Bangalore won by N/A

Historical Stats

Total Matches 33

RCB Wins 16

RR Wins 14

No Result/Tied 3

Notable Records

Highest Team Score: Rajasthan Royals (217/4 (20 ov))

Team Analysis

RCB Analysis

Playing really well this season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have a firm grip on third position on the points table.

It has helped them turn tight matches into important victories as they’ve had a good balance between batting and bowling.

RR Analysis

Rajasthan Royals have had a dreadful season so far and are near the bottom of the table.

Really, it’s just killed their momentum because they haven’t been able to pick up back-to-back wins.

But the more the tournament goes on, the more the team will be eager to turn things around.

Viewer's Guide

How to Watch

TV Broadcast: Sky Sports (UK), Star Sports (India)
Live Streaming: Hotstar
Radio Coverage: BBC TMS, AIR

Match Day Tips

Gates open: 8:30 AM Local Time
Best transport:
Parking: Pre-booking required
Food & beverages available inside venue

What to Bring

Match tickets
Valid ID
Sun protection
Small umbrella (collapsible)
Water bottle (empty)

Final Prediction & Analysis

Royal Challengers Bengaluru capitalize on their excellent squad composition and are anticipated to win the contest.

Match Key Factors

Weather & Conditions

The pitch conditions promise an enduring 28°C under overcast skies, with winds coursing at 10–12 km/hr during the match.

Pitch Analysis

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is known for its batter-friendly pitch and lightning-fast outfield, creating the perfect setting for high-scoring games.

The surface offers even bounce, allowing stroke-makers to play their shots confidently from the start.

While pacers might find a slight swing early on, the short boundaries often leave bowlers with little margin for error.

Spinners, too, struggle to extract much turn, especially under the lights.

Chasing has long been the preferred strategy here, given how conditions ease out as the match progresses.

The average first-innings score hovers around 180, promising plenty of action for fans.

Fantasy Tips

Captain Picks

Choose your team leader wisely

Virat Kohli
Average Points: 9

He is one of the consistent batters from Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who opens the innings for them.
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Average Points: 9

He is the opening batsman for Rajasthan Royals, demonstrating exceptional form with the bat in recent matches, having scored consecutive fifties.

Vice-Captain Picks

Your second-in-command

Riyan Parag
Average Points: 8.5

He is a premier batsman from Rajasthan Royals capable of fulfilling an anchoring role for the team.
Philip Salt
Average Points: 9

He is a dynamic opening batsman from Royal Challengers Bengaluru, recognized for his powerful hitting skills.