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RR vs RCB Match 28 Statistical Preview: Key Stats, Records And Head To Head Ahead Of The IPL 2025 Clash

Kaushik Kashyap

RR will host RCB in Match 28. [source- IPL/RCB/x.com]RR will host RCB in Match 28. [source- IPL/RCB/x.com]

Rajasthan Royals will host Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the upcoming 28th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday, April 13th. The big-ticket clash will take place at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium Stadium, Jaipur.

Rajasthan Royals is currently placed in the bottom half of the league standings after suffering their third loss in five games in their last outing. They will be eager to return to winning ways in front of their home crowd.

On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have made a strong start, winning three of their first five matches and currently sitting at fourth place. They will be looking to continue their dominant away form and climb further up the standings.

RR vs RCB Head To Head Overview

Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have come up against each other in a total of 32 IPL games till date, where the Bengaluru franchise has the slight upper hand with 15 wins, while Rajasthan emerged victorious on other 14 occasions with three other games finishing without any result.

Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru Probable Playing XI

Rajasthan Royals

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (C), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Tushar Deshpande.

Impact Player Options

Kumar Kartikeya and Shubham Dubey.

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 and Yash Dayal.

Impact Player Options

Rasikh Dar Salam and Suyash Sharma.

Top Run-Scorers in RR vs RCB

We are considering only the players present in the current squad.

Virat Kohli - 764 runs

The ever consistent Virat Kohli tops the list of highest run-scorers in RR vs RCB fixtures over the years. The veteran right-hander has scored 764 runs at an average of 30.54, including four 50s and 1 century across 30 innings in this fixture.

Sanju Samson - 430 runs

Sanju Samson finds himself second in this list as he has been the highest run-scorer for RR in their matches against RCB. The keeper-batter has amassed 430 runs at a strike-rate of 145.27 in 19 innings he has played in matches involving these two sides.

Devdutt Padikkal - 330 runs

Devdutt Padikkal has enjoyed playing in RR vs RCB fixtures while representing both the sides. The southpaw has scored 330 runs at an average of 41.25 and a strike-rate of 139.24 in nine games where these two sides met.

Top Wicket-Takers In RR vs RCB

We are considering only the players present in the current squad.

Wanindu Hasaranga - 4 wickets

Wanindu Hasaranga holds the top spot of top wicket-takers in RR vs RCB amongst the players currently present in both the squad. The Sri Lankan has taken 4 wickets in four games played in this fixture while being in RCB in the recent past.

Josh Hazlewood - 4 wickets

Josh Hazlewood has been playing a crucial role in RCB’s dominant run away from home this season. He will continue to be an important factor in the upcoming face-off with RR against whom he has taken 4 wickets in two games at an average of 10.50 and a strike-rate of 12.

Sandeep Sharma - 4 wickets

Sandeep Sharma has loved his time bowling against RCB over the years and continued to do so after joining RR. The ace pacer has 4 wickets across three games he has played in RR vs RCB fixture and finds himself third in this list.

RR vs RCB Key Stats

Rajasthan Royals’ Key Records

  • Sanju Samson has been RR’s highest run scorer so far this season - 178 runs, 35.60 average and 150.85 strike-rate.
  • Samson enjoyed batting in RR’s home ground last season, scoring 272 runs at an average of 136 and a strike-rate of 156.32 which includes three 50s as well.
  • Rajasthan Royals have been striking at 170.56 (highest) inside the powerplay this season.
  • Jofra Archer has found form at the right time as he has taken 5 wickets at a strike-rate of 13.20 in the last three matches for RR.
  • Rajasthan Royals has been the second worst team in the middle-overs this season - 20 dismissals, 19.70 average and 131.33 strike-rate.
  • Sandeep Sharma took a wicket every 11th delivery in Jaipur last year - 6 wickets, 12.67 average and 11 strike-rate.
  • Riyan Parag was striking at 157.73 during middle-overs in Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur last year - 153 runs, 2 dismissals, 157.73 strike-rate.
  • Yashasvi Jaiswal will be important to overcome the Bhuvneshwar Kumar challenge as his past records against him are - 85 runs, 0 dismissal and 188.9 strike-rate.
  • Sandeep Sharma has got Virat Kohli 7 times in IPL but not a single time since 2021.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Key Records

  • RCB has won each of their three away games so far this season.
  • Phil Salt has been one of the most dangerous batters in the powerplay this season - 136 runs at a strike-rate of 191.55.
  • Virat Kohli has dismissed only once inside the powerplay this season - 97 runs, 1 dismissal, 153.97 strike-rate.
  • Kohli will be key to take down Jofra Archer as he has scored 84 runs at a strike-rate of 147.36 with zero dismissal since 2021 in T20s.
  • Kohli scored an unbeaten 113 off 72 against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur.
  • Royal Challengers Bengaluru has been the best bowling side with the new ball in IPL 2025 so far - 7.50 economy rate, 10 wickets.
  • Tim David has been brilliant towards the end during death overs so far this season - 85 runs, 1 dismissal, 217.95 strike-rate.
  • Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been the silent killer for RCB this season as he is giving away just 7.80 runs per over and has taken 4 of his 5 wickets inside the powerplay as well.
  • Bhuvneshwar will be key to stop Sanju Samson as his numbers against him since 2022 are - 7 runs, 8 balls and 2 wickets.
  • Devdutt Padikkal has an average of 17.2 in the IPL games played in Jaipur.

Records Which Could Be Broken In RR vs RCB Match 28 Of IPL 2025

  • Rajat Patidar is 15 runs away from completing 1000 IPL runs.
  • Devdutt Padikkal is 37 runs away from completing 1000 IPL runs for RCB.
  • Jofra Archer is 2 wickets away from becoming the all-time fifth highest wicket-taker for RR.