Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face Rajasthan Royals (RR) at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, in the 42nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Rajasthan Royals have now suffered four consecutive defeats, leaving their playoff hopes in serious jeopardy. Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bangalore remain firmly in contention, sitting third on the table with five wins and three losses. RCB vs RR Match 42: Match Details Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals, Match 42, IPL 2025 Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025 Time: 7:30 PM IST Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Live Streaming: Star Sports Network & JioCinema Also Read | Hayden disagrees with Dhoni's powerplay strategy RCB vs RR Head-to-Head Stats (H2H) in IPL RCB vs RR Head-to-Head Stats Total Matches 33 Won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru 16 Won by Rajasthan Royals 14 NR 3 Last 5 Matches Result RCB: 3, RR: 2 RCB have won three out of their last five matches, including their last encounter in IPL 2025, where they defeated RR by nine wickets. RCB vs RR: Team Preview for Match 42 Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) RCB find themselves in 3rd spot with five wins and three losses at the moment. RCB's losses have come in their home venue, while they have defeated KKR, CSK, RR, PBKS and MI in away matches so far. In the batting department, Phil Salt and Virat Kohli will hold the key once again and they will rely on Bhuvneshwar Kumar to provide early breakthroughs here. Krunal Pandya's spell will be crucial for RCB. Also, toss will play a major role. Key Players of RCB: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar Rajasthan Royals (RR) Rajasthan Royals are currently in the eighth spot with two wins in eight matches. After losing to SRH and KKR, the Rajasthan Royals defeated CSK and PBKS before losing their next four matches in a row. Sanju Samson will not be playing this contest, and Riyan Parag will captain the side once again. Parag is the player to keep an eye on in this contest, while Jofra Archer's spell will play a crucial role as RR look to climb up the points table. The 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi is expected to open the innings in the absence of Sanju Samson. It will be interesting to see if the youngster continue to play fearless cricket against experienced RCB pacers. Key RR Players: Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Jofra Archer Also Read | Watch: DC team congratulate KL Rahul on birth of his baby girl Probable Playing XI for RCB vs RR Match 42 RCB Expected XI: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (capt), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal Impact Subs: Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh RR Expected XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubham Dubey, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (C), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande. Impact Subs: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Yudhvir Singh, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Kunal Singh Rathore Pitch & Weather Report for RCB vs RR Match 42 Pitch Report The Chinnaswamy pitch is flat, with short boundaries and a lightning-fast outfield, creating the perfect conditions for high-scoring encounters. While pacers may enjoy some early swing, the surface tends to get easier for batting as the game progresses. Weather Report A hot day is on the cards, with temperatures peaking around 35°C. Humidity levels will be moderate, and there's no significant chance of rain. However, the presence of dew in the evening could influence the game, potentially aiding the team batting second. Conclusion RCB will begin this contest as favourites against RR. They will look to put an end to the losing streak at home on Thursday. Krunal Pandya will hold the key in the bowling department for the home side. However, the toss will play a major role in deciding the winner of the match.