The 42nd match of IPL 2025 will see Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Rajasthan Royals will be aiming to avenge their earlier defeat to RCB in Jaipur with a strong comeback.
Pitch Report – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
The pitch at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is known to be batting-friendly, especially in T20 and IPL matches. With short boundaries and a fast outfield, scoring runs becomes relatively easy. The ball comes nicely onto the bat, allowing batters to play big shots with confidence.
There might be a bit of moisture in the surface early on, which could assist fast bowlers with swing and seam movement. However, as the match progresses, the pitch generally becomes more favourable for batting. Spinners may get some help during the middle overs, but batters usually dominate them too.
Stadium Stats and Strategy
Winning the toss and opting to bat first can be advantageous here, as dew in the second innings may make it tough for bowlers to grip the ball. Batters should start cautiously and look to accelerate later, as KL Rahul did in a recent match. Fast bowlers should attack with the new ball, while spinners need to stick to tight lines and lengths in the middle overs.
The average first-innings score at this venue is 193. The highest-ever IPL score – 287/3 by Sunrisers Hyderabad – was recorded here in 2024.
Head-to-Head Record – RCB vs RR
RCB and RR have faced each other 32 times in IPL history. RCB has won 15 matches, while RR has emerged victorious in 14. Three matches ended with no result. In IPL 2024, RR defeated RCB in both fixtures, whereas in 2023, RCB had the upper hand. RR won the playoff encounter in 2022.
Bengaluru Weather Update
The weather in Bengaluru on match day is expected to be hot and dry. The daytime temperature will range between 34 to 36°C, while the night temperature is likely to drop to around 22 to 23°C. Humidity levels will remain low, around 20–25%, which should not cause much discomfort for players or fans. Skies will remain clear with no chances of rain.