Rajasthan Royals (RR) return to their fortress, Sawai Mansingh Stadium, for the first time this season, and they will take on an in-form Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in an afternoon game on Sunday. Both sides will look to get a Win under their belt following a loss in their respective last game.

As always, we’ve got you covered with our expert fantasy tips, match details, team lineups, and in-depth predictions.

Match Details

• Date: April 13, 2025
• Time: 3.30 PM
• Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
• Teams: Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

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Head-to-Head: RR vs RCB

• Matches Played: 32
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru won: 15
• Rajasthan Royals won: 14
• Key Statistical Insights:
  • Average first-innings score at venue: 161.51 (57 matches)
  • It has been neck to neck at this venue between the sides. While RR has 5 of 9, RCB came victorious in the rest
  • Chasing team win percentage: 64.91%
  • Rajasthan Royals have won 37 of the 57 matches they played at Jaipur
  • Predicted Winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (55% probability)

Pitch and Weather Report

Sawai Mansingh Stadium characteristics:

• Pitch Characteristics:
  • Pitch has historically suited spinners and bowlers who can take pace off the ball
  • It will be tricky for batters, especially during the afternoon game
  • Potential for a score between 150-175
• Weather Conditions:
  • Temperature: 36-37°C
  • Humidity: 20%
  • Afternoon match with really hot conditions
  • Minimal wind interference

Team Compositions and Playing XI Probables: RR vs RCB (IPL 2025)

Rajasthan Hyderabad (SRH) Probable XI

1. Sanju Samson (C)
2. Yashasvi Jaiswal
3. Riyan Parag
4. Nitish Rana
5. Wanindu Hasaranga
6. Dhruv Jurel (WK)
7. Shimron Hetmyer
8. Jofra Archer
9. Maheesh Theekshana
10. Kumar Kartikeya
11. Tushar Deshpande
12. Sandeep Sharma

Spinner Kumar Kartikeya could come into the side in a pitch where spin could play a part. Also returning will be Wanindu Hasaranga.

Team Strategy: Experienced top order but have been inconsistent. So they need to come good as a team. They will be pleased with Shimron Hetmyer’s batting form from the last game. Good mix of pacers and spinners

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Probable XI

1. Virat Kohli
2. Phil Salt (WK)
3. Rajat Patidar (C)
4. Devdutt Padikkal
5. Jitesh Sharma
6. Liam Livingstone
7. Tim David
8. Krunal Pandya
9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar
10. Josh Hazlewood
11. Yash Dayal
12. Suyash Sharma

Team Strategy: In-form batting line-up, though they failed in the last game. Experienced pace bowling attack and some solid finishers.

RCB is likely to stick with the same playing XI. They have won both their away games till now and would hope for a hat-trick here at Jaipur.

Dream11 Fantasy Insights

Top Captain Choices

1. Sanju Samson (RR)
   • Has scored 789 runs in 26 innings at this venue at a SR of 142.16 with 6 half-centuries
   • 178 runs in 5 innings for RR this season, the most for the team
   • Potential Points: 80-100
2. Virat Kohli (RCB)
   • Has scored the most runs against RR in IPL (764 in 31 innings)
   • Most runs for RCB this season (186 in 5 innings at SR of 145.31)
   • Potential Points: 80-100
3. Sandeep Sharma (RR)
   • Joint second most wickets against RCB in IPL (27 scalps in 19 games)
   • Potential Points: 80-100

Key match-ups that should impact the fantasy picks

1. Sanju Samson vs Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar
2. Virat Kohli vs Sandeep Sharma
3. Shimron Hetmyer vs RCB spinners

Fantasy Tips for RR vs RCB (IPL 2025)

• It could be a low-scoring game. So pick top-order batters from both sides
• Spinners and medium-pacers could come in handy here
• Prioritize top-order batters in your captain choices.
• Keep an eye out for last-minute team changes.

Dream11 Team Building Strategy

• 4-5 Batters
• 2 Wicket-Keepers
• 2-3 All-Rounders
• 2-3 Bowlers

Our Winning Dream11 Team

Team Composition: RCB 6 – DC 5, Credits left: 11.5

• Wicket-Keepers: Phil Salt, Sanju Samson (C)
• Batters: Rajat Patidar, Virat Kohli (VC), Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal
• All-rounder: Liam Livingstone, Wanindu Hasaranga
• Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Josh Hazlewood, Sandeep Sharma

Match Outcome Predictions

• Predicted Score: 150-175 runs
• Toss Factor: Batting second will be advantageous
• Winning Probability:
  • Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 55%
  • Rajasthan Royals: 45%

Disclaimer: Fantasy predictions are speculative. Actual performance may vary.

Good Luck, Fantasy Cricketers!