RCB vs RR Toss Update, Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch – IPL 2025, Match 42

RCB vs RR, IPL 2025: Dream11 Predictions For Match 42 [Source: AP Photos]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 42nd match of IPL 2025. The match will be played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on 24th April at 7:30 PM IST.

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy cricket tips, pitch report, the top player picks, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

RCB vs RR Toss Update

Rajasthan Royals have won the toss and they will field first.

RCB Team Changes: Same team
RR Team Changes: Maheesh Theekshana out, Fazalhaq Farooqi comes in.

Hot Picks For RCB vs RR Dream11 Team Today

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Virat Kohli

• IPL 2025 Form: 322 Runs in 8 Matches
• The star batter has continued his magnificent form this season, striking at 140.00. Virat Kohli has been particularly dominant at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, making him an essential pick for fantasy contests.

Rajat Patidar

• IPL 2025 Form: 221 Runs in 7 Matches
• The middle-order batter has been in impressive touch with a strike rate of 151.37. Rajat Patidar's ability to accelerate in the middle overs makes him a valuable fantasy option.

Josh Hazlewood

• IPL 2025 Form: 12 Wickets in 8 Matches
• The Australian pacer has been RCB's lead wicket-taker with an economy of 8.39. Josh Hazlewood's consistency at Chinnaswamy makes him a crucial pick for fantasy contests.

Rajasthan Royals

Yashasvi Jaiswal

• IPL 2025 Form: 307 Runs in 8 Matches
• The explosive opener has been in terrific form, scoring consistently with a strike rate of 139.55. Yashasvi Jaiswal's ability to provide fast starts makes him a premium fantasy pick.

Dhruv Jurel

IPL 2025 Form: 191 Runs in 8 Matches

• The wicketkeeper-batsman has been impressive this season with a strike rate of 154.03. Dhruv Jurel's capability to finish innings strongly makes him a valuable fantasy asset.

Wanindu Hasaranga

• IPL 2025 Form: 9 Wickets in 6 Matches
• The Sri Lankan spinner has been effective with an economy of 9.41. Wanindu Hasaranga's ability to pick up wickets in the middle overs makes him a game-changing fantasy option.

RCB vs RR Match 42 Weather And Pitch Today

Weather - The weather in Bengaluru is expected to be clear and warm. The temperature during the game will be around 22°C and according to AccuWeather, there is a 1% chance of rain.

Pitch - The pitch at M Chinnaswamy Stadium has been a batting paradise in IPL 2025. The average first innings score has increased from 196.86 in 2024 to 210.4 in 2025. The surface offers early assistance to pace bowlers, but flattens out as the game progresses. We can expect a first innings score of 190-210.

M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru - Record Of Chasing Team

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has been a good chasing ground. The trend of the venue continues in IPL 2025. All the matches at this venue in this edition of the tournament have been won by the team chasing the target. So, give then nature of the venue and the trend of the tournament, the captain winning the toss will look to field first.

RCB vs RR Match 42 Captain And Vice-captain Picks

RCB vs RR Match 42 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

RCB vs RR, Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeepers: Phil Salt, Dhruv Jurel
Batters: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Yashasvi Jaiswal
All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Kruna Pandya, Riyan Parag
Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Jofra Archer

Captain: Virat Kohli
Vice-captain: Yashasvi Jaiswal

RCB vs RR Match 42 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

RCB vs RR, Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeepers: Phil Salt, Dhruv Jurel
Batters: Virat Kohli, Nitish Rana, Devdutt Padikkal
All-rounders: Krunal Pandya, Riyan Parag
Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Jofra Archer, Yash Dayal, Maheesh Theekshana

Captain: Phil Salt
Vice-captain: Riyan Parag

*Fazalhaq Farooqi in place of Maheesh Theekshana

RCB vs RR Match 42 Expert Advice

The M Chinnaswamy Stadium has become increasingly batting-friendly in IPL 2025, with the average first innings score crossing 210. However, the venue still provides something for everyone - early movement for pace bowlers, then a batting paradise in the middle overs, and some assistance for slower bowlers in the death overs.

Looking at venue-specific performances, RCB batters like Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar have excellent records at home. Phil Salt could be a differential pick for captaincy in grand leagues.

For bowlers, those with variations tend to succeed at Chinnaswamy. Josh Hazlewood has been exceptional with his line and length, while Wanindu Hasaranga's variations make him a threat throughout the innings. Consider picking bowlers who bowl in the powerplay or death overs, as middle-over bowlers often struggle at this venue.

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