RCB vs RR in IPL 2025 today: Check predicted XI, head-to-head records & pitch condition

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a match of the ongoing IPL 2025 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday.

RCB  are currently in the fourth spot on the points table with five wins from eight matches, having ten points to their name. They are coming into the game, having beaten Punjab Kings by seven wickets in their last game.

However, the Rajat Patidar-led side will face a tough condition on their home ground as they have lost three matches on the trot here.

The three-time runner-ups will be eager to fill their holes this crucial match in a bid to move to the next stage of the tournament.

On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals are currently going through horrible form. Their campaign has got from bad to worse, with the team reeling at the eighth spot on the points table. They have lost their last games against Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) respectively.

Injury to skipper Sanju Samson have added to the woes of Royals. Now under Riyan Parag's captaincy, they have a lot of issues to fix ahead of the crucial tie.

Head-To-Head Record

In IPL history, RCB hold slight edge over RR. They have won 16 out of the 30 matches played between the two teams.

Predicted XIs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood.

Impact Subs: Suyash Sharma

Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Riyan Parag (c), Nitish Rana, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Wandindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana/Kwena Maphaka, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande.

Impact Subs: Shubham Dubey

Pitch Condition

Pitch at M Chinnaswamy Stadium is generally batters friendly and batsman enjoy batting on the pitch. However, it has suited spinners in the current season of IPL and the batters need to adjust accordingly.

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Weather Condition

Clear  weather conditions will prevail during the match with the temperature ranging from 29C – 31C. There are chances of dew in the second half with the humidity level going over 40%.