The Rajasthan Royals are set to host Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 28th match of the 2025 Indian Premier League at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday, April 13. This contest features two teams near the middle of the pack early this season. With a pitch that offers assistance to both pacers and spinners, and the large boundaries of Jaipur, this Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru match promises to be a strategic battle with high stakes.
Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match Preview
Rajasthan Royals have had an up-and-down start to their 2025 IPL campaign. RR has won two matches and lost three matches, including a loss in their most recent match to Gujarat Titans. The batting for RR was not up to par against GT, as they mustered just 159 runs in 19.2 overs, losing that match by a 58-run margin. Here, RR will look to get back on track with their batting attack to avoid a second consecutive defeat.
On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won three of their first five matches this season. They also lost their most recent match, dropping a home match against Delhi Capitals by six wickets. Batting was also an issue for RCB in their last match, as they put just 163 runs on the board, a total that DC was able to chase down in just 17.5 overs.
Historically, the head-to-head record between these two teams is evenly matched, with RCB winning 15 times and RR winning 14 times. Rajasthan Royals have won two straight matches against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, though, sweeping them in the 2024 IPL campaign.
Betting Insights
Looking at the betting odds for this match provides some insight into the expectations for both teams. Below are some of the key betting odds to track before the first ball at Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
- Match Odds: According to Dafabet, RCB is the favorite in this match at 1.71, while RR stands at 2.16 to win this match.
- Top Batsman: Yashavsi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson have the best odds to be RR’s top batsman at 3.55, while Virat Kohli is the favorite to be the top batsman for RCB at 2.82.
Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Prediction
Considering the current form and team compositions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru appear to have the upper hand in this encounter. While both batting lineups have had their ups and downs early in the season, the presence of Virat Kohli should help RCB to steady the ship here. While anything can happen in T20 cricket, especially at the highest levels like the IPL, we will predict that RCB will get the win on Sunday in Jaipur.
