IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru wins toss; opt to bowl first against Rajasthan Royals

ANI April 13, 2025 275 views

The Indian Premier League's 28th match sees Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals facing off in Jaipur. RCB captain Rajat Patidar won the toss and chose to bowl first on a challenging pitch. Both teams are looking to improve their standings in the tournament, with RCB currently fifth and RR seventh in the points table. The match promises intense competition with star players from both sides ready to make their mark.

"We will bowl first. Surface looks pretty hard and good." - Rajat Patidar
Jaipur April 13: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Rajat won the toss and opted to bowl first against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 28th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season on Sunday at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.

Key Points

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RCB seeks to improve fifth-place standing in intense IPL encounter

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Rajasthan Royals aim to bounce back from previous defeat

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Toss strategy crucial in high-stakes match

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Both teams feature strong international cricket talent

RR is seventh in the points table with two wins and three losses in five matches. RR suffered a defeat against the Gujarat Titans in the previous match by 58 runs. Rajasthan are back at their home ground and will be keen to do well at this venue. On the other hand, RCB suffered defeat in the last match against Delhi Capitals. RCB is at fifth place in the points table with three wins and two losses in five matches.

"We will bowl first. Surface looks pretty hard and good. We will know how the pitch behaves. This is to raise awareness to plant more trees. The same team for us," Rajat Patidar said after winning the toss.

"Actually, we also wanted to bowl first. Normally it gets better to bat is the local information here. We know the conditions, and if we respect the opposition and play to potential, I think we will be fine. Ups and downs keep happening, can't allow doubts to enter into the dressing room. Hasa is back. Hasaranga will be replacing our Farooqi ji (smiles)," RR captain Sanju Samson said.

Teams:

Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson(w/c), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande.

Rajasthan Royals Impact Subs: Shubham Dubey, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kumar Kartikeya, Kunal Singh Rathore.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Impact Subs: Devdutt Padikkal, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh.

Reader Comments

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Amit K.
Interesting decision by RCB to bowl first! The pitch does look good but chasing under lights in Jaipur can be tricky. Hope Kohli fires today 🔥 #RCBvsRR
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Priya M.
Love that they're using the toss to raise awareness about planting trees! Cricket with a cause 🌱 Hope both teams put up a great show today!
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Rahul S.
Not sure about RCB's bowling decision. RR's batting lineup looks strong and they know these conditions well. Could backfire if RR posts a big total.
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Neha T.
So excited to see Jofra Archer back in action! 🎯 RR's bowling attack looks lethal today. Hope Samson leads from the front 🤞
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Sanjay P.
Respectful criticism: RCB's middle order still looks shaky to me. Livingstone and David need to step up today if they're chasing.
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Meera R.
That smile from Samson when talking about Farooqi 😂 Love how relaxed he is as captain! RR needs this win to climb up the table. #HallaBol

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