IPL 2026 Match 45 — RR vs RCB: Preview, Probable XI & Prediction

RR

Royals

MATCH 45

April 15, 2026 · 7:30 PM IST

Sawai Mansingh Stadium

RCB

Bengaluru

Rajasthan Royals host defending champions RCB at Jaipur — Yuzvendra Chahal against Virat Kohli is the headline battle on this spin-friendly surface.

Venue & Pitch Analysis — Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

Jaipur's pitch is a slow surface with early-morning preparation giving spinners grip. The track eases slightly in evening games. A score of 165-175 is typically challenging here. Leg-spinners are particularly effective.

• Average 1st innings score: 158 runs
• Average 2nd innings score: 151 runs
• Pitch type: Spin-friendly
• Toss preference: Batting first is preferred — pitch slows significantly under lights

Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his maiden IPL century here (104 off 60 balls) in 2023.

Probable Playing XIs

Head-to-Head Record

This is a perfectly balanced rivalry — 13 wins each from 26 encounters. Every meeting can go either way.

Key Battles to Watch

• Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Mohammed Siraj: Jaiswal is in sublime touch this season and will be keen to dominate against Siraj, who will try to keep things tight in the powerplay.
• Virat Kohli vs Yuzvendra Chahal: Kohli is RCB's most explosive batter and Chahal has the pace to trouble them. Whoever wins this duel often decides the match.
• Riyan Parag vs Glenn Maxwell: The all-rounder battle — both Parag and Maxwell can change games with bat and ball. Their contributions in the middle overs will be critical.

Match Prediction

The spin-friendly Chepauk/Jaipur conditions will test both batting units. Expect a tighter, lower-scoring contest. Sport God AI rates this match as too close to call. Both teams have the firepower to win from any position.

• Predicted 1st innings total: 153–166 runs
• Likely match winner: Too close to call
• Toss call: Bat first — pitch deteriorates under lights

Fantasy Cricket Picks

• Captain (2×): Yashasvi Jaiswal — in top form and perfectly suited to these Jaipur conditions.
• Vice-Captain (1.5×): Riyan Parag — capable of winning the match almost single-handedly with bat or ball.
• Differential pick: Mohammed Siraj — could be a match-winner if conditions assist the bowlers in the powerplay.
• Safe pick: Yuzvendra Chahal — consistent performer who earns points in every game regardless of venue.
• Budget pick: Avesh Khan — lower price point but high ceiling in these conditions.

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