RCB vs RR Predicted Playing XI: Sanju Samson to miss IPL 2025 clash against RCB in Bengaluru

Rajasthan Royals (RR) will lock horns against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for match 42 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 which is scheduled to take place at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. RR will be featuring without their regular captain Sanju Samson, as the wicketkeeper batter has stayed back in Jaipur as he looks to shrug off a side injury that kept him out of the previous game.

RR are currently struggling in the tournament, the inaugural IPL champions managed to win just two matches out of their first eight outings. RR are currently eighth in the points table tally. 

On the other hand, the Rajat Patidar-led side are currently at number four in the points table with five wins in eight matches. The Bengaluru-based franchise are yet to win an IPL match at their home ground. RCB skipper will look to change the momentum of the team during their fourth match at Chinnaswamy Stadium. 

RCB vs RR probable playing XII

RCB probable Playing XII

Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma

RR probable playing XII

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Riyan Parag (c), Nitish Rana, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Wandindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana/Kwena Maphaka, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Shubham Dubey. 

RCB vs RR Pitch report

After last week's rain the pitch will be tought and demands application and adaptability from the batters. However, Rahul Dravid, RR's head coach, reckons the pitch for tomorrow's game could facilitate high scores. With chasing always offering a clear edge at this venue, captains are unlikely to think twice about bowling first.

RCB vs RR full squad:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar(c), Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Liam Livingstone, Nuwan Thushara, Lungi Ngidi, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara, Abhinandan Singh

Rajasthan Royals Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag(c), Dhruv Jurel(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Kunal Singh Rathore, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kwena Maphaka, Ashok Sharma