The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) moves to Jaipur for with the home team Rajasthan Royals (RR) taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on April 13, 2025, for Match 28 of the season. With both teams coming off heavy losses, they will be eager to get back to winning ways. For RR, they will aim to make Jaipur their fortress for the remaining five home matches.
As fans eagerly await this high-octane clash, one of the key moments before the game begins is the toss, which can influence team strategies on this balanced Jaipur pitch. Here’s everything you need to know about the toss time for RR vs RCB in IPL 2025.
Toss time for RR vs RCB
The live toss for the RR vs RCB IPL 2025 match is scheduled to take place at 3:00 PM IST on Sunday, April 13, 2025. The match will begin at 3:30 PM IST, making it an afternoon fixture under the bright Jaipur sun. The toss, conducted 30 minutes before the start, will see captains Sanju Samson (RR) and Rajat Patidar (RCB) strategize based on pitch conditions and weather forecasts.
Why the toss matters
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium pitch is known for being batsman-friendly, with an average first-innings score of around 180 in recent IPL seasons. However, it offers bounce for pacers early on and grip for spinners in the middle overs, making the decision to bat or bowl first critical. Historical data shows an even split between teams batting first and chasing at this venue, with five wins each in the last 10 matches. For an afternoon game, dew is unlikely to play a significant role, leveling the playing field for both sides.
However, RR captain Sanju Samson has a terrible record in toss,es and that can tilt the balance of the game in RCB’s favour.
- If RR Wins the Toss: RR might lean toward batting first to set a big total, leveraging their power-packed batting lineup featuring Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson. Alternatively, they could bowl first to exploit early bounce with pacers like Jofra Archer.
- If RCB Wins the Toss: RCB, with their explosive batting unit led by Virat Kohli and Phil Salt, may also prefer to bat first to maximize their six-hitting prowess (RCB’s Nos. 4-7 have hit the most sixes in IPL 2025). Bowling first, Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar target RR’s top order.
RR vs RCB Preview
Both teams are coming off losses in their previous outings—RR suffered a 58-run defeat to Gujarat Titans, while RCB fell to Delhi Capitals. With RR sitting at seventh in the points table (four points) and RCB at fourth (six points), this match is crucial for playoff aspirations. The toss could set the tone, especially given RCB’s strong away form (wins in Kolkata, Chennai, and Mumbai) and RR’s intent to kickstart their home campaign in Jaipur.
RR vs RCB Live Streaming
The toss will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1 HD/SD with English commentary) and streamed on the JioHotstar app and website. Fans can tune in at 3:00 PM IST to catch the captains’ decisions and expert analysis on pitch and conditions.
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