RCB vs RR Live Streaming, IPL 2025: How to Watch Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals Telecast on TV and Online?

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RCB vs RR Live Streaming, IPL 2025: The Indian Premier League is hitting its business end, and Match No. 42 sees the high-flying Royal Challengers Bengaluru clash with the struggling Rajasthan Royals at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday, April 24, 2025.

With playoff hopes hanging in the balance for both, this encounter promises fireworks, strategies, and high-octane cricket action. RCB, under Rajat Patidar's captaincy, sit third in the table with five wins in eight games, but their home form has been their Achilles' heel - three losses in three matches.

The Chinnaswamy pitch has turned tricky this season, demanding adaptability over aggression. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals are languishing in eighth place with just two victories and a string of four straight defeats. With skipper Sanju Samson ruled out due to injury, Riyan Parag continues to lead a side desperate for a turnaround.

Match Information

• Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals, Match 42
• Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

RCB vs RR Live Streaming Details

India

• Television Broadcasting: Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Kannada, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu HD, Star Gold, Star Bharat, Star Utsav Movies, Star Jalsa Movies, Star Maa Movies, Star Suvarna Plus, Star Vijay Super, Asianet Movies
• Online Streaming: JioHotstar (App and Website)

Other Countries

• Afghanistan: ATN HD, ATN News HD, Ariana Television (Internet)
• Australia: Foxtel, Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports, Kayo Freebies
• Bangladesh: T Sports HD, T Sports App
• Indonesia: Vidio
• Pakistan: Tapmad App
• Ireland & United Kingdom: Sky Sports, DAZN
• South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport
• Sri Lanka: Star Sports 1, Star Sports Select HD, Supreme TV
• United States: Willow TV
• Middle East and North Africa: Times Internet

Weather & Pitch Report

Weather Forecast: The weather in Bengaluru is expected to remain ideal for cricket throughout the evening. The temperature will hover around 22°C to 25°C during match hours with low humidity, making it comfortable for both players and spectators. Importantly, there's almost no chance of rain (less than 1%), ensuring an uninterrupted contest under the lights at Chinnaswamy.

Pitch Analysis: The surface at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium has traditionally favoured batsmen due to its shorter boundaries and even bounce. However, this season has thrown up some surprises. The pitch has shown signs of slowing down, especially in the first innings, making shot-making slightly trickier early on. Spinners and slower bowlers have enjoyed some success when hitting the right lengths. That said, dew in the second innings has played a significant role, making the ball come on nicely to the bat, and assisting chasing teams. A par score batting first would be in the 190-210 range, but defending such totals has been difficult this season.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals Previews

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

RCB have emerged as serious playoff contenders in IPL 2025, sitting comfortably at third place with five wins from eight matches. However, a major concern is their winless run at home, which has puzzled fans and critics alike. The backbone of their batting remains Virat Kohli, who has adapted his game to play the anchor role-striking at over 140 while averaging close to 50. Rajat Patidar, promoted as the stand-in skipper, has impressed with both leadership and runs, particularly in the middle overs.

RCB's bowling has seen a marked improvement this season. Josh Hazlewood leads the attack with 12 wickets at an economy of under 7. Yash Dayal's left-arm swing and Bhuvneshwar Kumar's experience have provided a well-rounded pace trio. Romario Shepherd has emerged as a dependable finisher and handy with the ball. However, the key question remains-can RCB finally win at the Chinnaswamy?

Rajasthan Royals (RR)

It's been a tough ride for the Royals in 2025. With only two wins in their first eight games, they are languishing in the bottom half of the table. Injuries to senior players like Sanju Samson have disrupted momentum, leaving the leadership reins to Riyan Parag. Though still learning the ropes, Parag has shown courage and composure in tough situations. Yashasvi Jaiswal has played a few explosive knocks at the top, while Dhruv Jurel's form behind the stumps and with the bat has been one of the few positives.

On the bowling front, Wanindu Hasaranga has not lived up to expectations so far, while Jofra Archer has struggled with consistency and fitness. Maheesh Theekshana has been economical but lacks wickets in the middle overs. If RR are to mount a late charge for the playoffs, they need their overseas stars to step up and deliver quickly.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals Full Squads

Royal Challengers Bengaluru:

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:

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.