RR vs RCB, IPL 2025; Winner Prediction for Match 42 [Source: AP Photos]
The 42nd match of IPL 2025 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals at M Chinnaswamy Stadium sets up an exciting contest between two teams with explosive batting lineups. RCB, with their formidable batting unit featuring Virat Kohli and Phil Salt, will face RR's balanced side led by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag. The M Chinnaswamy Stadium, known for its high-scoring encounters and batting-friendly conditions, will host this crucial match on April 24 at 7:30 PM IST.
RCB vs RR Toss Prediction
Analysis of the M Chinnaswamy Stadium's recent history shows an advantage for teams batting second in 2025. All the matches at this venue in this edition of the tournament has been wom by the team chasing. So, the captain winning the toss might look to field first.
RCB vs RR Predicted Score Today
Innings
Predicted Score
Win Probability If Achieved
1st Innings
200-215
RCB 58%, RR 42%
2nd Innings
185-200
40% win probability for chasing team
RCB vs RR Predicted Top Performers
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Player
Role
Form
Virat Kohli
Batsman
⬆️
Phil Salt
Batsman
⬆️
Josh Hazlewood
Bowler
⬆️
Rajasthan Royals
Player
Role
Form
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Batsman
⬆️
Riyan Parag
All-rounder
⬆️
Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowler
⬆️
RCB vs RR Momentum Shifters
Factor
Threshold
Statistical Impact
RCB's Powerplay Performance
60+ runs at 9.5+ RPO in first 6 overs
+26% win probability for RCB
RR's Spin Attack in Middle Overs
3+ wickets at economy under 8.0 in overs 7-16
+22% win probability for RR
RCB's Death Over Hitting
50+ runs at 14.0+ RPO in final 4 overs
+25% win probability for RCB
RR's Top Order Success
2 batsmen scoring 40+ runs at 140+ SR
+23% win probability for RR
RCB's Home Advantage
Team SR above 165 throughout innings
+27% win probability for RCB
RR's Pace Bowling Economy
4+ wickets by pacers at economy under 9.0
+21% win probability for RR
RCB vs RR Win Probability
RCB vs RR, IPL 2025: Win Probability [Source: OneCricket]
RCB vs RR OneCricket's Predicted Winner
Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win, capitalizing on their strong home record and batting depth at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB's familiarity with conditions gives them the edge, supported by Virat Kohli's form and Phil Salt's aggressive strike rate.
Historical data shows a first innings advantage at this venue and RCB's bowling attack led by Josh Hazlewood has adapted well to these conditions. With the venue's powerplay run rate increasing to 9.59 in 2024 and death overs seeing 12+ run rates, RCB's batting firepower should prove decisive in this high-scoring encounter.