RCB vs RR Fantasy XI: Best Players to Pick for IPL 2025 Match 42

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will face off in the 42nd match of Tata IPL 2025 on April 24th at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

The IPL season will feature 74 matches across 13 cities over two months. Qualifier 1 and Eliminator will be held in Hyderabad on May 20 and 21, followed by Qualifier 2, on May 23, and the final on May 25 in Kolkata.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, currently third in the points table, will aim to improve their home record. Rajasthan Royals, currently eighth, will face off against Lucknow Super Giants, who suffered a defeat in their previous match. The match promises to be a closely fought one.

Predicted Playing XI for RCB vs RR – IPL 2025 Match 42

Royal Challengers Bangalore

Philp Salt, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Rajat Patidar (C), Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

Rajasthan Royals

Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Riyan Parag (C), Nitiesh Rana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Sandeep Sharma, Kumar Kartikeya, Maheesha Theekshana, and Jofra Archer.

IPL 2025 Match 42: RCB vs RR Pitch Report

The venue offers a balanced surface with good support for pacers and spinners, with both teams preferring chasing, with an average score of 171 runs.

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RCB vs RR Fantasy XI: Best Players to Pick for IPL 2025 Match 42