Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Match Number: 28th Match, Indian Premier League 2025
Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025
Time: 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Umpires: Nitin Menon, Sai Darshan Kumar
Third Umpire: KN Anantha Padmanabhan
📋 Rajasthan Royals (RR) Squad 2025
- Sanju Samson (Captain & Wicketkeeper)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Nitish Rana
- Riyan Parag
- Dhruv Jurel
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Shubham Dubey
- Jofra Archer
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Tushar Deshpande
- Sandeep Sharma
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Kumar Kartikeya
- Yudhvir Singh Charak
- Kunal Singh Rathore
- Akash Madhwal
- Kwena Maphaka
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Ashok Sharma
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi
📋 Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Squad 2025
- Rajat Patidar (Captain)
- Jitesh Sharma (Wicketkeeper)
- Philip Salt
- Virat Kohli
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Liam Livingstone
- Krunal Pandya
- Tim David
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Josh Hazlewood
- Yash Dayal
- Suyash Sharma
- Rasikh Dar Salam
- Manoj Bhandage
- Jacob Bethell
- Swapnil Singh
- Lungi Ngidi
- Romario Shepherd
- Nuwan Thushara
- Mohit Rathee
- Swastik Chikara
- Abhinandan Singh
🏟 Venue Insights
Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur – This ground has a reputation for supporting both batters and spinners. RR will enjoy the home advantage, and afternoon games often bring in a slower pitch with dew not being a factor.
RR vs RCB – IPL 2025 Match 28 Preview
The 28th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will witness a thrilling clash between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. The match kicks off at 3:30 PM IST under the supervision of umpires Nitin Menon and Sai Darshan Kumar, with KN Anantha Padmanabhan as the third umpire.
Rajasthan Royals, led by Sanju Samson, feature a strong line-up including Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jofra Archer, and Wanindu Hasaranga. Their balanced mix of Indian and international talent makes them a tough contender, especially on their home turf.
RCB, under the new leadership of Rajat Patidar, bring in a dynamic team with the likes of Virat Kohli, Liam Livingstone, and Josh Hazlewood. With explosive batting and experienced bowling, they are eager to grab crucial points.
Both teams will look to strengthen their position on the points table. With star-studded lineups and a competitive spirit, this RR vs RCB encounter promises to deliver high-octane action and entertainment for IPL fans.
Stay tuned for toss updates, playing XIs, and live scores!
🟣 Rajasthan Royals Innings – 173/4 (20 Overs)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 75 | 47 | 4 | 7 | 159.57 | b Hazlewood |
| Sanju Samson (c/wk) | 15 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 78.95 | st Jitesh Sharma b Krunal Pandya |
| Riyan Parag | 30 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 136.36 | c Kohli b Yash Dayal |
| Dhruv Jurel | 35 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 152.17 | not out |
| Shimron Hetmyer | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 800.0 | c Padikkal b Bhuvneshwar |
| Nitish Rana | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 400.0 | not out |
| Extras | 5 (lb 3, w 2) | |||||
| Total | 173/4 | 20 Overs |
Fall of Wickets:
49/1 (Samson, 6.5), 105/2 (Parag, 13.2), 126/3 (Jaiswal, 15.6), 169/4 (Hetmyer, 19.5)
🎯 RCB Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8.00 |
| Yash Dayal | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 3 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8.70 |
| Krunal Pandya | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.20 |
| Liam Livingstone | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.00 |
| Suyash Sharma | 4 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9.80 |
Powerplay: 0.1 – 6 overs – 45 runs
🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings – 175/1 (17.3 Overs)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Salt | 65 | 33 | 5 | 6 | 196.97 | c Jaiswal b Kumar Kartikeya |
| Virat Kohli | 62 | 45 | 4 | 2 | 137.78 | not out |
| Devdutt Padikkal | 40 | 28 | 5 | 1 | 142.86 | not out |
| Extras | 8 (w 7, nb 1) | |||||
| Total | 175/1 | 17.3 Overs |
Fall of Wicket:
92/1 (Salt, 8.4)
🛡️ RR Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jofra Archer | 4 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9.00 |
| Tushar Deshpande | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.50 |
| Sandeep Sharma | 2.3 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11.60 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.50 |
| Kumar Kartikeya | 3 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8.30 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 3 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.00 |
| Riyan Parag | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10.00 |
Powerplay: 0.1 – 6 overs – 65 runs