RR vs RCB IPL 2025 Match Prediction: Royals vs Challengers Clash in Jaipur
The blockbuster RR vs RCB IPL 2025 encounter promises fireworks as Rajasthan Royals host Royal Challengers Bangalore at Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Our comprehensive prediction analyzes team strengths, player matchups, and winning probabilities for this April 13 showdown.
📌 Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Teams | Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) |
| Match | IPL 2025 – Group Stage |
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Date & Time | April 13, 2025, 7:30 PM IST |
| Live Broadcast | Star Sports Network & JioCinema |
🏟️ RR vs RCB: Head-to-Head Record
| Stat | RR | RCB |
|---|---|---|
| Total Matches | 28 | 28 |
| Wins | 13 | 15 |
| Last Meeting | RR won by 7 wickets (IPL 2024) | |
| Highest Total | RCB 217/4 (2022) | |
| Lowest Total | RR 59 (2023) | |
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🌦️ Weather Forecast (Jaipur)
| Time | Conditions | Rain Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Evening | Clear Skies | 5% |
| Night | Pleasant Breeze | 0% |
🏏 Sawai Mansingh Stadium Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Avg. 1st Innings Score | 175-185 |
| Batting 1st Win % | 60% |
| Best Bowling Type | Pace (Powerplay) |
| Toss Preference | Bat First (65% success rate) |
📋 Predicted Playing XI (Based on IPL 2025 Auction)
| Position | Player | Role | IPL 2025 Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jos Buttler | Batter | ₹12 Cr (Retained) |
| 2 | Yashasvi Jaiswal | Batter | ₹10 Cr (Retained) |
| 3 | Sanju Samson (c & wk) | WK-Batter | ₹14 Cr (Retained) |
| 4 | Shimron Hetmyer | Finisher | ₹9.5 Cr |
| 5 | Riyan Parag | All-rounder | ₹7 Cr |
| 6 | Rovman Powell | All-rounder | ₹8 Cr |
| 7 | Ravichandran Ashwin | All-rounder | ₹6 Cr |
| 8 | Trent Boult | Bowler | ₹11 Cr |
| 9 | Prasidh Krishna | Bowler | ₹7.5 Cr |
| 10 | Yuzvendra Chahal | Spinner | ₹9 Cr |
| 11 | Navdeep Saini | Bowler | ₹5 Cr |
| Impact Sub | Dhruv Jurel | WK-Batter | ₹4 Cr |
| Position | Player | Role | IPL 2025 Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virat Kohli | Batter | ₹17 Cr (Retained) |
| 2 | Faf du Plessis (c) | Batter | ₹12 Cr |
| 3 | Rajat Patidar | Batter | ₹8 Cr |
| 4 | Glenn Maxwell | All-rounder | ₹14 Cr |
| 5 | Cameron Green | All-rounder | ₹16 Cr |
| 6 | Dinesh Karthik (wk) | WK-Batter | ₹6 Cr |
| 7 | Wanindu Hasaranga | All-rounder | ₹10 Cr |
| 8 | Harshal Patel | Bowler | ₹9 Cr |
| 9 | Mohammed Siraj | Bowler | ₹11 Cr (Retained) |
| 10 | Josh Hazlewood | Bowler | ₹13 Cr |
| 11 | Mayank Dagar | Spinner | ₹4 Cr |
| Impact Sub | Mahipal Lomror | All-rounder | ₹5 Cr |
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| Matchup | Stats Insight |
|---|---|
| Jos Buttler vs Josh Hazlewood | Buttler’s strike rate: 135 vs Hazlewood |
| Virat Kohli vs Trent Boult | Kohli avg. 22 vs Boult in powerplay |
| Sanju Samson vs Wanindu Hasaranga | Samson’s strike rate: 165 vs leg spin |
| Glenn Maxwell vs Yuzvendra Chahal | Maxwell dismissed 5 times by Chahal |
📊 Match Prediction Scenarios
| Scenario | Predicted Outcome |
|---|---|
| RR bats first (180+) | RCB falls short by 15-20 runs |
| RCB bats first (190+) | RR wins by 4 wickets |
| High-scoring game (200+) | RCB’s batting depth prevails |
🎯 Final Prediction & Betting Odds
Likely Winner: Rajasthan Royals (60% chance)
Top Performer: Jos Buttler (RR)
Dark Horse: Riyan Parag (RR)
Best Bowler: Trent Boult (RR)
Toss Prediction: RR wins toss, chooses to bat
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📢 Why RR Might Win?
- Strong home record at Sawai Mansingh Stadium
- Explosive opening pair (Buttler + Jaiswal)
- Better-balanced bowling attack (Boult + Chahal)
📢 Why RCB Could Upset?
- Power-packed batting lineup (Kohli + Maxwell + Green)
- Recent good form against RR (won 3 of last 5)
- Strong death bowling (Harshal + Siraj)
🏆 Fantasy Cricket Tips
Must-haves: Jos Buttler, Virat Kohli, Trent Boult
Budget Picks: Riyan Parag, Mayank Dagar
Captain/Vice-Captain: Jos Buttler, Glenn Maxwell
📌 Final Verdict
A high-scoring thriller expected in Jaipur, with RR’s home advantage giving them the edge. RCB’s batting firepower could turn the game if they restrict RR below 170.
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