The Rajasthan Royals are set to host the Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur for their fifth home game of IPL 2025. Prior to this match, the Royals had played five games, securing two wins and suffering three losses. Despite their previous two-game winning streak, they fell short in their last outing. Meanwhile, RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, has also played five games, winning three and losing two. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with two consecutive wins followed by two losses. Currently, RCB and Rajasthan are ranked fifth and seventh on the points table.
Head-to-Head and Venue Insights
The history between these two teams is quite extensive, with 32 IPL matches played against each other. Bengaluru has a slight edge, winning 15 matches compared to Rajasthan’s 14 victories. Notably, the highest score by Bengaluru against Rajasthan is 200, while Rajasthan’s highest against Bengaluru is 217. At the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, where this match will take place, a total of 57 IPL matches have been played. The team batting second has a higher success rate, winning 37 out of 57 matches, while the team batting first has won 20 times. The team winning the toss has won 30 matches, and the team losing the toss has won 27.
Key Stats from Sawai Mansingh Stadium
- The highest IPL score recorded here is 217/6 by Sunrisers Hyderabad against Rajasthan Royals.
- The best individual score is 113 by a Royal Challengers Bengaluru player against Rajasthan Royals.
- The best bowling figures were achieved by Sohail Tanvir of Rajasthan Royals, who took 6/14 against Chennai Super Kings.
- The highest successful run chase at this venue is 199 by Gujarat Titans against Rajasthan Royals.
The pitch at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium is made of black soil, making it challenging for batsmen to score freely. However, targeting fast bowlers can help teams reach a decent total. Spin bowlers are expected to get some turn, making it tough for batsmen. A score of around 190 is considered competitive when batting first. Winning the toss and opting to bat first could be a good strategy here.