Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to take on Rajasthan Royals in Match 42 of IPL 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 24. With both sides having a lot at stake, this evening match is expected to be a turning point for one of them. RCB, currently in 4th place with 10 points from 8 matches, are pushing to secure a playoff spot. Rajasthan Royals, stuck at the bottom half with only 4 points, are desperate to reverse their poor form.
Across 33 IPL matches, RCB have a slight edge over RR with 16 wins, while Rajasthan have bagged 14 victories. Three games between them ended without a result. Interestingly, at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, RR have performed better historically, winning 4 out of 9 games played there. Earlier this season, RCB handed a 9-wicket defeat to RR, with Phil Salt¡¯s blistering 65 off 33 balls earning him Player of the Match.
RCB come into this match with a confidence-boosting 7-wicket win over Punjab Kings and will likely stick to their winning lineup. However, the team is still chasing its first home victory of the season. Meanwhile, RR¡¯s situation is concerning. They¡¯ve suffered four straight losses, their middle order has lacked consistency, and their bowling hasn¡¯t threatened opponents. With regular captain Sanju Samson injured, Riyan Parag is leading the team, but the results are yet to follow.
Social media has been buzzing ahead of the match. One user humorously summed it up: ¡°RCB or RR, one team¡¯s losing streak will come to an end tonight surely.¡±?
Another fan expressed support for RCB's skipper: ¡°Today Captain Rajat Patidar will win his first match at Chinnaswamy.¡±?
Many are watching Patidar closely, with one saying, ¡°Rajat Patidar is playing like he¡¯s got a point to prove!¡±?
Others focused on the ever-popular Virat Kohli: ¡°Virat Kohli bat will be in action today too and RCB will win.¡±?
A witty user added: ¡°It¡¯s not RCB vs RR. It¡¯s RCB vs Chinnaswamy Stadium.¡±
Tonight¡¯s match is a test of momentum, leadership, and belief ¡ª and one team¡¯s losing streak will finally break.
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