Sun Apr 13 10:50:00 UTC 2025: ## RCB Wins Toss, Sets Rajasthan Royals a 174-Run Target in IPL 2025 Clash

**Jaipur, India** – Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) won the toss and elected to bowl first against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 28th match of IPL 2025 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. A thrilling innings by Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored a rapid 75 runs, propelled RR to a challenging 173/4 in their allotted 20 overs. Jaiswal’s innings was eventually cut short by Josh Hazelwood. Other notable contributions came from Riyan Parag (30 runs) and Dhruv Jurel (28 runs).

RCB’s chase got off to a quick start, with Phil Salt smashing a boundary and a six in the first over bowled by Jofra Archer. The RCB openers will need to maintain this momentum to chase down the 174-run target.

The match, played under sunny skies with a high temperature of 37°C predicted, is expected to be a high-scoring affair, given the batting-friendly nature of the Sawai Mansingh Stadium pitch.

RCB currently sits fifth in the points table with three wins and two losses, while RR is in seventh place with two wins and three losses. Both teams are eager for a victory after suffering defeats in their previous matches.

**Probable Playing XIs:**

**RR:** Sanju Samson (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Nitish Rana, Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Mahesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Wanindu Hasaranga, Fazalhaq Farooqi.

**RCB:** Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazelwood, Yash Dayal.

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