RR vs RCB Toss Updates & Playing 11 for both teams: IPL 2025 Match 28 - RCB opted to bowl first

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. Both teams will be looking to bounce back from their recent defeats, and whichever side secures the two points will move into the top four of the points table. Before we dive into the live action, check out the live toss updates, the pitch report, the playing 11 and where to watch the live coverage of Match 28 of IPL 2025.

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RR vs RCB: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Pitch Report

The pitch at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Early on, pacers benefit from swing and bounce, while spinners come into play during the middle overs with some grip and turn. Batting becomes easier as the match progresses, favoring teams chasing. The average first innings score is around 161 in the afternoon games, with the highest total being 217/6. Out of 55 matches, 35 have been won by teams that have bowled first. With clear weather and mild conditions, it's a fair venue for all formats. Captains often prefer to field first to exploit the early movement.

RR vs RCB: Live Toss Updates

Royal Challengers Bengaluru opt to bowl first

RR vs RCB: Predicted Playing 11

Rajasthan Royals 

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c&wk), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Wanindu Hasarang, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande

Impact Substitutes - Shubham Dubey, Kunal Singh Rathore, Yudhvir Singh, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

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

Impact Substitutes - Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Dar Salam, Swapnil Singh

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