IPL 2025: RCB Seek to Break Home Jinx as RR Struggles
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Synopsis
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru face a crucial match against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025, aiming to overcome their home struggles and secure a victory. With both teams under pressure, this match at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is pivotal for their standings.
Key Takeaways
- RCB looks to break their home jinx.
- Rajasthan Royals struggling with form.
- Both teams have key players to watch.
- Match will be broadcast on Star Sports.
- Previous encounter saw RCB win convincingly.
Bengaluru, April 23 (NationPress) The Royal Challengers Bengaluru are eager to overcome their home challenges as they face the Rajasthan Royals in match 42 of the Indian Premier League 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium this Thursday.
Under the leadership of Rajat Patidar, RCB has shown remarkable performance in the tournament, currently holding the third position in the standings with 10 points, sharing this tally with Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants. However, they have faced three defeats this season, all occurring at home.
Notably, RCB has yet to experience a chase in front of their home supporters and remains unbeaten when bowling first this season. Their bowling department features a formidable and experienced pace attack including Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, while Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma effectively manage the spin bowling.
A significant advantage of their batting lineup is the depth it possesses. With Phil Salt and Virat Kohli forming a perilous opening duo, the top order is completed by Devdutt Padikkal and Patidar, alongside powerful hitters like Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, and Tim David.
In contrast, the Royals recently endured a narrow nine-run defeat against the Lucknow Super Giants, unable to secure the remaining nine runs in the final over. Rajasthan appeared to be in control of their chase until both Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag succumbed to pressure during the death overs, ultimately falling short of a modest target, marking their fourth consecutive loss in IPL 2025.
With only two victories from eight matches, the Royals currently sit at the eighth position on the points table. What began as a promising campaign is rapidly deteriorating due to recurring failures in tight matches. Their recent loss to Delhi Capitals was also marred by poor decision-making during a chase that could have been completed with ease.
The two teams previously clashed earlier this season, on April 13, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, where RCB emerged victorious by nine wickets. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 75 runs, helping the hosts reach a respectable total of 175. In reply, Phil Salt's 65 runs, followed by an unbroken partnership between Kohli and Padikkal, led RCB to victory.
When: RCB vs RR is set for Wednesday. The toss is at 7 PM IST, with the match starting at 7:30.
Where: The match will take place at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Where to watch: The game will be aired on Star Sports Network and can be live-streamed on JioHotstar.
Squads:
Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson (c & wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Shubham Dubey, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kunal Singh Rathore, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Kwena Maphaka, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Ashok Sharma, and Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Swastik Chikara, Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma, Philip Salt, Manoj Bhandage, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Liam Livingstone, Romario Shepherd, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Nuwan Thushara, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal, Rasikh Dar Salam, Suyash Sharma, Mohit Rathee, Abhinandan Singh.
