Match 28 of the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL) will feature a royal clash as Rajasthan Royals take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the picturesque Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Check out the match preview and find out where to watch the live coverage of Match 28 of IPL 2025.
RR vs RCB: Where to Watch Live?
Date | 13/04/2025 |
Time | 3:30 PM IST |
Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
Streaming OTT | JioHotstar |
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RR vs RCB: Match Preview
The first match of the double-header on Super Sunday will feature the Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Jaipur. Both teams are coming off defeats in their last matches, and this will be the Rajasthan Royals' first game in their second home, Jaipur. The Royals struggled to adapt in Guwahati, which contributed to their two losses. Playing in Jaipur will present a challenging task for the Royals, especially against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who have a perfect away record this season, winning all three of their away matches while losing two at home. This battle is crucial, with both teams vying for the vital two points.
Regarding form, both teams have consistently batted, with different match-winners emerging in each game. The key batters for the Rajasthan Royals will be their top order: Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Riyan Parag. If they find their rhythm, Shimron Hetmyer will be poised to finish the matches. For RCB, their entire batting lineup is performing well, demonstrating depth and firepower, particularly towards the end of innings. Even when the top order falters, players like Tim David have contributed significantly by finishing strong and ensuring the team sets a competitive total.
On the bowling side, both teams have been delivering solid performances. The Rajasthan Royals will be pleased to see Jofra Archer back in form, complemented by Sandeep Sharma, who has the lowest economy rate among Royals bowlers this season. The Sri Lankan spin duo has proven to be genuine wicket-taking options in the middle overs; despite being expensive at times, they consistently claim breakthroughs for the team. For RCB, Josh Hazlewood has maintained consistent form, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar is gradually finding his groove, which is a positive sign. Krunal Pandya has been an X-factor this season, contributing valuable wickets, and Rajat Patidar has done an excellent job of managing his bowlers.
The matchup appears evenly matched on paper, with conditions likely playing a significant role in the outcome. Expect a high-scoring encounter, and the winner of this match will climb into the top four of the IPL 2025 points table.
RR vs RCB: Head to Head Records
Teams | RCBÂ | RRÂ |
Matches Played | 32 | 32 |
Overall Results | 15 | 14 |
RR vs RCB: Squads
Rajasthan Royals
Sanju Samson(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Sandeep Sharma, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Nitish Rana, Tushar Deshpande, Shubham Dubey, Yudhvir Charak, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Vaibhav Suryavanshi​
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar(c), Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Jacob Bethell, Jitesh Sharma, Swastik Chhikara, Mohit Rathee, Abhinandan Singh, Lungi Ngidi, Nuwan Thushara, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.
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