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RCB captain Rajat Patidar have won the toss (Source:@hhrithikk,x.com)
The stage is set for a high-octane showdown as Rajasthan Royals (RR) take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 28 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the iconic Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday, April 13.
It’s that good time of the season again when RCB 'Go Green'. It is important to note that the Bengaluru franchise will don their iconic green kit for one special game. Talking about the toss, RCB captain Rajat Patidar have won the toss and opted to bowl first.
It is important to note mention that RCB is going with same playing XI. On the other side, RR have made one change with Wanindu Hasaranga playing in place of Fazalhaq Farooqi.
RR vs RCB's Tournament So Far
The hosts will be desperate to turn things around after a lukewarm start to their campaign. With just two wins from five matches, the Royals find themselves in the bottom half of the points table and are in urgent need of a victory to revive their playoff hopes.
On the other hand, RCB have made a steady start to IPL 2025, winning three out of their five matches. Currently placed fourth on the table, Rajat Patidar and his men will be aiming for another strong away performance to consolidate their position.
RR vs RCB IPL 2025: Captains' Thoughts
Sanju Samson (Rajasthan Royals Captain): "Yeah, I should not mind now. We too wanted to bowl first, normally, it gets better as per the local information. Great to be back in Jaipur. We know the conditions. If we keep playing to our potential, we will be fine. That's the nature of this league. You don't know which team will come up and win the contest. We are proud of the team we got in the auction. Hasaranga is back and he will be replacing Faroorqi.
Rajat Patidar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru Captain): "We are going to bowl first. It's pretty clear because the surface looks really good and hard. We will have more clarity in the 2nd Innings. (On the Green Jersey) It's about to raise the awareness about the environment and how it is necessary for us. Everybody knows it. Of course it's an important game but we are not the team that looks into away or home matches. We will try to play good cricket here. No, we are playing with the same team."
RR vs RCB IPL 2025: Playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XI: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
Rajasthan Royals Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c and wk), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma
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