IPL 2025, RCB vs RR: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be eager to break their home bad luck when they face Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday. Despite showcasing dominant performances, RCB has lost all three of their home matches this season. With momentum on their side after securing a win over Punjab Kings, the Bengaluru team is expected to field the same XI players.
Rajasthan Royals on the other hand will continue to struggle with major absences. Captain Sanju Samson will miss the match and Riyan Parag will take place of him. The Royals will need to strategize their bowling combination particularly with the Chinnaswamy unpredictable pitch.
Weather report for RCB-RR IPL match 2025
According to AccuWeather, Bengaluru is likely to be dry and hot all through the day. Temperatures are expected to surge at 36 degrees Celcius accompanied with winds. Fans are unlikely to face disruption in the match because of the weather.
RCB-RR IPL match pitch report
The Chinnaswamy pitch is famous for its high-scoring capabilities, but this season it is unusually proved favourable for bowlers. This reason will benefit RCB with bowlers like Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Suyash Sharma. Despite a solid fight, RCB’s performances at home have not been up to mark.
Probable XI players
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Philip Salt, Tim David, Romario Shephard, Krunal Pandya, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuveneshwar Kumar and Yash Dayal.
Impact Sub: Suyash Sharma
Rajasthan Royals (RR): Riyan Parag (C), Druv Jurel (WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Kwena Maphaka and Maheesh Theekshana, Shimron Hetmyer, Tushar Despande and Sandeep Sharma.
Impact Sub: Shubham Dubey