Date: April 24, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium , Bengaluru
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will host the RCB vs RR IPL 2025 match on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST. Given that RR has won both of their prior meetings with RCB in the 2024 season, this match is historically significant. After successfully chasing down RCB’s score with five balls left, RR won by six wickets on April 6, 2024. In the Eliminator encounter later in the season, on May 22, 2024, RR won by 4 wickets with 6 balls remaining. This game looks to be an intriguing matchup because both clubs are trying to earn important points for the 2025 season. Fans can use reliable sports news sites or official IPL sources to remain up to speed on live results and match facts.
RCB vs RR 2024: Previous Match Highlights
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) engaged in an intense match during the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season that had spectators on the edge of their seats. Bangalore’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium hosted the game, where RCB was hoping to improve on their impressive home record. However, in order to gain two vital points in the playoff race, the Rajasthan Royals were keen to defeat their rivals.
The batting lineup of RCB, captained by Faf du Plessis, was strong going into the game and included important players like Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik, and Virat Kohli, who could all change the outcome at any time. People like Mohammed Siraj and Wanindu Hasaranga led their bowling attack in an effort to restrict RR’s powerful hitters.
Sanju Samson led the Rajasthan Royals, who were likewise playing well. Their batting core included of skipper Samson and the always reliable Jos Buttler. With Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwin able to take fast wickets in the middle overs, the Royals also have a strong spin attack.
Both sides put up a fierce fight in this exciting match, but RCB prevailed because of their combined batsmanship and ball skills. Their score was barely sufficient to defeat Rajasthan, and RCB earned a well-earned victory when RR’s chase was unsuccessful in the last overs.
The game was a display of excellent cricket, with several players contributing to both sides’ efforts to keep the spectators amused.
RCB vs RR 2025: Full Team Squads and Player Lineups
RCB: Among the team’s top hitters are Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, and Swastik Chhikara, with Rajat Patidar (c) at the top. The team’s wicketkeepers are Phil Salt and Jitesh Sharma. Liam Livingstone, Tim David, Jacob Bethell, Krunal Pandya, Manoj Bhandage, and Swapnil Singh bolster the all-rounder department. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma, Mohit Rathee, Abhinandan Singh, Josh Hazlewood, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushara, Yash Dayal, and Lungisani Ngidi are among the bowling attack’s formidable roster.
The club has expertise and versatility in every area thanks to a good blend of seasoned players and bright new talent. Under the leadership of Patidar and Kohli, the potent batting team can chase down difficult objectives or set imposing totals. In the all-rounder segment, the versatility of Livingstone and Pandya provides balance, while Tim David adds a powerful finishing touch. Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar lead the bowling attack, which combines pace, swing, and accuracy. Under Patidar’s leadership, the team is well-equipped to adapt to different match situations and emerge as a strong contender in IPL 2025.
RR: The team’s captain and wicketkeeper, Sanju Samson (c)(wk), is assisted by wicketkeepers Kunal Rathore and Dhruv Jurel. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Shubham Dubey, Shimron Hetmyer, and Nitish Rana are important hitters in the lineup. Wanindu Hasaranga, Ashok Sharma, and Riyan Parag make up the all-rounder department. Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Maheesh Theekshana, Jofra Archer, Akash Madhwal, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kumar Kartikeya Singh, and Kwena Maphaka are the leaders of the bowling assault.
