The much-awaited “Royal Derby” of IPL 2025 is here as Rajasthan Royals (RR) take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. Both teams are coming off losses and will be eager to bounce back in this high-stakes clash.
With RCB holding a 7-4 advantage in their last 11 encounters, will they continue their dominance, or will RR turn the tables at home? Here’s everything you need to know—live score updates, key player battles, fantasy tips, and more!
📌 RR vs RCB: Match Preview & Key Highlights
🏟️ Match Details
- Teams: Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Date & Time: April 13, 2025, 3:30 PM IST
- Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network, JioCinema (Free Streaming)
🔥 Key Battles to Watch
- Virat Kohli vs Sandeep Sharma – Sandeep has dismissed Kohli 7 times in IPL, the most by any bowler!
- Jofra Archer vs RCB Openers – Archer, back in form, will test Phil Salt and Kohli with his fiery pace.
- Sanju Samson vs RCB Bowling – The RR skipper needs a big knock to counter RCB’s attack.
📊 Stats & Milestones
- Rajat Patidar (RCB) is 15 runs away from 1000 IPL runs.
- Kohli’s record vs RR – Avg. 30.6, his lowest against any IPL team (min. 300 runs).
- RCB has won 7 of their last 11 games vs RR.
📲 Live Score & Ball-by-Ball Updates
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⏳ Recent Updates
- 14:23 IST: RCB’s social media team plays mind games with a confident tweet: “Manifesting a green glow-up today!”
- 14:10 IST: Fantasy Team Suggestion – Kohli (C), Samson (VC), Archer, Patidar among top picks.
- 13:54 IST: Patidar nearing 1000 IPL runs – can he get there today?
- 13:34 IST: Kohli vs Sandeep Sharma – A battle to watch!
🎯 IPL 2025 Fantasy Tips
If you’re playing Dream11 or MPL, consider these picks:
- Batters: Virat Kohli (C), Sanju Samson, Rajat Patidar
- Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Yash Dayal, Maheesh Theekshana
- All-rounders: Riyan Parag, Krunal Pandya
- Wicketkeepers: Phil Salt (VC)
📡 How to Watch RR vs RCB Live?
- TV: Star Sports 1, Star Sports Hindi
- Streaming: JioCinema (Free)
- Overseas: Willow TV (USA), Sky Sports (UK), Kayo Sports (AUS)
💬 Final Thoughts: Who Will Win?
With RCB slightly ahead in recent clashes, but RR playing at home after three games in Guwahati, this promises to be a thriller! Can Kohli overcome his RR struggles, or will Archer’s pace dismantle RCB’s top order?
Stay tuned for LIVE updates! 🔥