Sun Apr 13 12:30:00 UTC 2025: ## RCB Opt to Bowl First Against RR in IPL 2025 Clash
**Jaipur, India** – Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) won the toss and elected to field first against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 28 of the IPL 2025 season at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Sunday. RCB captain Rajat Patidar announced an unchanged playing XI, sporting special green jerseys to promote tree planting. He noted the pitch appeared hard and expressed interest in seeing how it plays out.
Rajasthan Royals made one change to their lineup, bringing in Wanindu Hasaranga to replace Fazalhaq Farooqi. RR captain Sanju Samson revealed they also preferred to bowl first, citing local knowledge suggesting the pitch improves for batting later in the innings. He emphasized the importance of respecting the opposition and playing to their potential.
The match features a strong lineup for both teams. RCB will be looking to Virat Kohli and Liam Livingstone to lead their batting charge, while RR will be relying on Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson. The game promises an exciting contest between two strong IPL franchises.
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