The Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur will host a thrilling encounter as Rajasthan Royals (RR) face off against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 28 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Both teams are coming off losses and will be desperate to regain momentum.

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RR are struggling at the moment, with just two wins from five matches. Their latest outing saw them fall to Gujarat Titans by 58 runs. Returning to their fortress in Jaipur could be a much-needed boost.

RCB meanwhile have shown more consistency sitting fourth on the table with three wins in five matches. However a defeat against Delhi Capitals in their last game has exposed some chinks in their armor

Match Details

• Match: RR vs RCB, Match 27 IPL 2025
• Date: 2025 April 13 
• Time: 3.30 IST 
• Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
• Live streaming: Star Sports 
• Live broadcast: JioHotstar 

RR vs RCB Pitch Report at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

The pitch at Jaipur is known to be balanced, offering help to both batsmen and bowlers. While pacers will enjoy early bounce, spinners could prove to be match-winners later in the innings due to the slightly slow nature of the surface and larger boundaries. Teams prefer chasing here making the toss a vital factor.

Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Head-to-Head Record

Total Matches Played: 32

Rajasthan Royals Won: 14

Royal Challengers Bengaluru won: 15

RR vs RCB Playing XI Prediction

Rajasthan Royals Playing XI (Predicted)

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson(w/c), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XI (Predicted)

Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal

Key Players to Watch in RR vs RCB Match 27

Virat Kohli (RCB): The highest run-scorer in IPL history, Kohli enjoys playing against RR. With a century (113) against them last season, his role at the top will be crucial once again. His clash with RR’s spinners promises fireworks.

Sanju Samson (RR): The skipper has been in solid form with 178 runs in 5 matches at an average of 35.60. His leadership and batting at No. 3 will be crucial, especially against Hazlewood and Siraj.

Josh Hazlewood (RCB): The Aussie quick has picked up 8 wickets in the tournament so far. His bounce and control can be deadly on the Jaipur pitch, especially in the powerplay.

RR vs RCB Match 27 Winner Prediction, Who Will Win?

With home advantage and familiarity with the conditions, Rajasthan Royals will start as slight favourites against a strong RCB outfit. However, RCB’s top order and bowling form could make it a very tight contest.

Prediction: Rajasthan Royals to win a close contest in Jaipur.