Fans are back in the frenzy as yet another blockbuster match takes place where Royal Challallengers Bangalore (RCB) will take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday.
The middle phase of the tournament is crucial, as both the teams will look forward to steadying their momentum, giving props to fantasy cricket lovers.
Here is everything you need to know about the RCB vs RR Dream11 prediction, probable XI, top picks, and fantasy insights.
Match Preview: RCB vs RR
Royal Challengers Bangalore are desperate for their first home win of the season. So far, even with a glittering lineup, closing matches at their fortress, Chinnaswamy, has been a hard nut to crack for RCB.
Captain Rajat Patidar will be expected to come out under the spotlight along with stalwarts like Virat Kohli.
On the flip side, Rajasthan Royals have had an indifferent sort of season. If captain Riyan Parag has stood up as a consistent performer, additional support from the likes of their experienced Jofra Archer and Shimron Hetmyer will be vital. The way the tensions rise near the playoff situation, this game could probably become one turning point.
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Probable XIs
Royal Challengers Bangalore Predicted XI
Batters: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c)
Wicketkeeper: Jitesh Sharma (wk)
All-Rounders: Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya
Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
Impact Player Options: Suyash Sharma/Devdutt Padikkal, Jacob Bethel, Swastik Chhikara, Swapnil Singh, Mohit Rathee
RCB will heavily rely on Salt’s fiery blitz and Kohli’s anchoring. Their pace bowling led by Josh and Bhuvi will be looking to rein in the explosive RR batting unit.
Rajasthan Royals Predicted XI
Batters: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (c)
Wicketkeeper: Dhruv Jurel
Middle Order: Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey
All-Rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Akash Madhwal
Establishment Player Options: Shubham Dubey/Sandeep Sharma, Kunal Singh Rathore, Tushar Deshpande, Kumar Kartikeya, Kwena Maphaka
Beating on the power provided by Yashasvi and Hetmyer, with the pace of Archer and the spin of Hasaranga, portrays a game that will majorly depend on the Dry Ashes: the traditionally batting-friendly pitch of Bengaluru.
RCB vs RR Dream11 Fantasy Team Picks
Wicketkeepers
Phil Salt (VC) – No contest here: he’s on his game, and he can bring some fireworks at the top, in which case he becomes a no-brainer pick for vice-captain.
Batters
Virat Kohli – An emergency anchor option, especially at home.
Yashasvi Jaiswal (C) – The captaincy pick: wants to be explosive in the powerplay.
Rajat Patidar: A key aspect of RCB’s middle-order batting.
Nitish Rana: The solitariness of the middle order for RR.
Tim David- he can finish matches single-handedly within an over or two.
All-Rounders
Riyan Parag – Captain of RR in good form, contributes with bat and ball, complete player.
Krunal Pandya: The guy looks great when he comes in, so can chip in with crucial runs and wickets.
Bowlers
Jofra Archer – Strike bowler and quite capable lower-order hitter.
Josh Hazlewood – New ball consistent.
Sandeep Sharma- Death-enhancing ability.
Team Formation for Dream11
6 Players from RCB
5 Players from RR
Credits Left: 9
Dream11 Tips and Tricks Strategy
Pitch & Conditions:
Chinnaswamy is a batter’s paradise! Pick top-order batsmen and death-over bowlers who can make the most from the high-scoring nature of the pitch.
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:
Go for aggressive openers or top-order batsmen as captains. Jaiswal and Salt are fine bets with form and conditions in mind.
Differential All-Rounders:
Riyan Parag and Krunal Pandya are good value since they can score points in many different ways.
Head to Head-RCB vs RR
Historically RCB have dominated at home, however current RR is too strong and can spoil the party. A closely contested match is on the cards with both the teams hunting for points.
Match Details
Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals
Date: Thursday, April 25, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Live Streaming: JioCinema app, Star Sports Network
Final Thoughts:
This match has all the makings of a high-scoring thriller. With fireworks from the likes of Kohli, Jaiswal, and Archer, it is ready to be a night of fantasy glory for fans and fantasy managers alike. Don’t forget to finalize your Dream11 selection before the toss!
