Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match 28 Statistical Preview: Key Stats, Records And Head To Head Ahead Of The IPL 2025 Clash

Rajasthan Royals are set to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 28th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday, April 13th. This highly anticipated encounter will be held at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.

Currently, Rajasthan Royals find themselves in the lower half of the league standings, having experienced their third defeat in five matches during their most recent game. They will be keen to secure a victory in front of their home supporters.

Conversely, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have had a strong start to the season, winning three out of their first five matches and occupying the fourth position in the standings. They aim to maintain their impressive away performance and advance further in the league rankings.

Head-to-Head Analysis: RR vs RCB

Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have faced each other in 32 IPL matches to date. The Bengaluru franchise holds a slight advantage with 15 victories, while Rajasthan has claimed 14 wins. Additionally, three matches have concluded without a result.

Probable Lineup for Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Rajasthan Royals

The team comprises Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (Captain), Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper), Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Tushar Deshpande.

Impact Player Options

Kumar Kartikeya and Shubham Dubey.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

The team comprises Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (Captain), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (Wicketkeeper), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, and Yash Dayal.

Impact Player Options

Rasikh Dar Salam and Suyash Sharma.

Top Run-Scorers in RR vs RCB

We are focusing solely on the players who are part of the current squad.

Virat Kohli - 764 runs

Virat Kohli, known for his remarkable consistency, leads the rankings for the highest run-scorers in matches between RR and RCB throughout the years. The experienced right-handed batsman has accumulated 764 runs at an average of 30.54, featuring four half-centuries and one century over the course of 30 innings in these encounters.

Sanju Samson - 430 runs

Sanju Samson ranks second on this list, having emerged as the leading run-scorer for Rajasthan Royals in their encounters with Royal Challengers Bangalore. The wicketkeeper-batsman has accumulated 430 runs at a strike rate of 145.27 over the course of 19 innings played between these two teams.

Devdutt Padikkal - 330 runs

Devdutt Padikkal has had a successful experience in matches between RR and RCB, having played for both teams. The left-handed batsman has accumulated 330 runs with an average of 41.25 and a strike rate of 139.24 across nine encounters between the two sides.

Top Wicket-Takers In RR vs RCB

We are taking into account only the players who are part of the current squad.

Wanindu Hasaranga - 4 wickets

Wanindu Hasaranga ranks as the leading wicket-taker in the matches between RR and RCB among the players currently on both teams. The Sri Lankan cricketer has claimed 4 wickets across four encounters in this matchup during his recent tenure with RCB.

Josh Hazlewood - 4 wickets

Sandeep Sharma - 4 wickets

Sandeep Sharma has thoroughly enjoyed his experiences bowling against RCB throughout the years, a trend that has continued since he joined RR. The skilled fast bowler has taken 4 wickets in the three matches he has played in the RR versus RCB encounters, placing him third on the list.

RR vs RCB Key Stats

Rajasthan Royals’ Key Records

Sanju Samson currently holds the position of the leading run scorer for RR this season, accumulating a total of 178 runs with an average of 35.60 and a strike rate of 150.85.
Sanju Samson is presently the top run scorer for RR this season, having amassed 178 runs at an average of 35.60 and a strike rate of 150.85.
Rajasthan Royals have achieved a remarkable strike rate of 170.56 during the powerplay phase this season, marking the highest in the league.
Jofra Archer has regained his form at a crucial moment, having claimed 5 wickets with a strike rate of 13.20 in his last three matches for RR.
Rajasthan Royals has ranked as the second least effective team during the middle overs this season, recording 20 dismissals, an average of 19.70, and a strike rate of 131.33.
Sandeep Sharma achieved a wicket with every 11th ball bowled in Jaipur last year, securing a total of 6 wickets with an average of 12.67 and a strike rate of 11.
Riyan Parag achieved a strike rate of 157.73 during the middle overs at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur last year, accumulating 153 runs and experiencing 2 dismissals.
Yashasvi Jaiswal will play a crucial role in addressing the challenge posed by Bhuvneshwar Kumar, as his historical performance against him includes 85 runs, no dismissals, and a strike rate of 188.9.
Sandeep Sharma has dismissed Virat Kohli on seven occasions in the IPL; however, he has not achieved this feat since 2021.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Key Records

RCB has achieved victory in all three of their away matches this season.
Phil Salt has emerged as one of the most formidable batsmen during the powerplay this season, accumulating 136 runs with an impressive strike rate of 191.55.
Virat Kohli has been dismissed just once during the powerplay this season, accumulating 97 runs with a strike rate of 153.97.
Kohli will play a crucial role in overcoming Jofra Archer, having accumulated 84 runs at a strike rate of 147.36 without being dismissed in T20 matches since 2021.
Kohli achieved an impressive unbeaten score of 113 runs from 72 balls in the match against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru has emerged as the top bowling team with the new ball in IPL 2025 to date, boasting an economy rate of 7.50 and claiming 10 wickets.
Tim David has excelled in the final overs of matches this season, accumulating 85 runs with only one dismissal and achieving an impressive strike rate of 217.95.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has emerged as a formidable force for RCB this season, conceding only 7.80 runs per over and securing 4 out of his 5 wickets during the powerplay.
Bhuvneshwar will play a crucial role in containing Sanju Samson, as his statistics against him since 2022 show 7 runs scored off 8 balls, along with 2 wickets taken.
Devdutt Padikkal maintains an average of 17.2 in the IPL matches held in Jaipur.

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