The IPL 2025 action continues with Match 28 between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur on April 13 at 3:30 PM IST. Both teams are looking to bounce back after recent losses and strengthen their positions in the points table.
📅 Match Details: RR vs RCB, IPL 2025
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Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Match 28
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Date: April 13, 2025
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Time: 3:30 PM IST / 10:00 AM GMT
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Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
🏟️ Jaipur Pitch Report Today – Sawai Mansingh Stadium
This will be the first game of IPL 2025 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. The pitch historically supports both pacers and spinners, with some early seam movement and turn in the middle overs. As the match progresses, the surface flattens out, favoring batters.
Dew Factor could play a role, making chasing easier. Captains winning the toss will likely choose to bowl first.
🧠 Ideal Fantasy Strategy:
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Pick spinners who bowl in middle overs
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Include aggressive top-order batters
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Opt for finishers who can accelerate under pressure
🔁 RR vs RCB Head-to-Head Record
| Total Matches | RR Wins | RCB Wins | No Result |
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| 32 | 14 | 15 | 3 |
It’s a closely contested rivalry, with RCB holding a slight edge.
🔥 Current Form – Team Preview
🔷 Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Coming off a 58-run defeat to Gujarat Titans, the Royals need to regroup. Their middle-order looks shaky, but with a home game, they have a chance to turn things around.
Key Players:
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Sanju Samson – 178 runs in 5 matches
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Shimron Hetmyer – 140 runs, strike rate king in death overs
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Maheesh Theekshana – 6 wickets, excellent middle-over spinner
🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
RCB lost to Delhi Capitals by 6 wickets and have struggled with bowling consistency, despite a star-studded lineup.
Key Players:
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Virat Kohli – 186 runs, leading run-scorer for RCB
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Rajat Patidar – 186 runs, explosive middle-order hitter
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Josh Hazlewood – 8 wickets, RCB’s pace spearhead
🧠 RR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction – Top Picks
🧤 Wicketkeepers
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Sanju Samson
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Phil Salt
🏏 Batters
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Virat Kohli
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Rajat Patidar
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Shimron Hetmyer
⚔️ All-Rounders
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Krunal Pandya
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Riyan Parag
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Wanindu Hasaranga
🎯 Bowlers
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Josh Hazlewood
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Maheesh Theekshana
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Jofra Archer
🧢 Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
| Contest Type | Captain | Vice-Captain |
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| Head-to-Head | Virat Kohli | Sanju Samson |
| Small League | Shimron Hetmyer | Theekshana |
| Grand League | Rajat Patidar | Josh Hazlewood |
🧬 RR vs RCB Dream11 Fantasy Team (Small League)
Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson, Phil Salt
Batters: Virat Kohli, Shimron Hetmyer, Rajat Patidar
All-Rounders: Krunal Pandya, Riyan Parag, Hasaranga
Bowlers: Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Theekshana
Captain: Virat Kohli
Vice-Captain: Sanju Samson
🎯 RR vs RCB Dream11 Team (Grand League)
Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson, Dhruv Jurel
Batters: Kohli, Hetmyer, Patidar
All-Rounders: Krunal Pandya, Nitish Rana
Bowlers: Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jofra Archer, Theekshana
Captain: Hetmyer
Vice-Captain: Theekshana
📋 Probable Playing11 – RR vs RCB
🟡 Rajasthan Royals
Sanju Samson (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Hetmyer, Krunal Pandya, Theekshana, Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Yudhvir Charak, Hazlewood
🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Virat Kohli, Patidar (c), Salt, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar, Hazlewood, Hasaranga, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma, Devdutt Padikkal
❓ RR vs RCB FAQs – IPL 2025 Match 28
Q1. Who will win today’s IPL match between RR and RCB?
Both teams are evenly matched, but RR have the home advantage and stronger spin attack. Expect a close contest.
Q2. What is the pitch report for Sawai Mansingh Stadium today?
A balanced pitch that assists seamers early and spinners in the middle overs. Teams chasing have had better success here.
Q3. What are some good captain picks for RR vs RCB Dream11?
Virat Kohli, Shimron Hetmyer, and Rajat Patidar are great options depending on contest type.
Q4. Which players should you avoid in Dream11 today?
Batters struggling against spin or out of form like Padikkal may be risky picks in fantasy leagues.
📊 Final Thoughts: RR vs RCB Match Prediction
This match could go down to the wire. RCB will rely on their top-order power, while RR’s spin strength and home advantage make them a formidable side. Choose your fantasy team wisely with a balanced mix of proven performers and venue specialists.
