Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Shimron Hetmyer: Players to watch out for in RR vs RCB IPL match

These are the players who can turn out to be the standout performers in the IPL 2025 clash between the Rajasthan Royals and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru

By Ansh Sharma Last Updated on - April 13, 2025 1:41 PM IST

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Shimron Hetmyer: Players to watch out for in RR vs RCB IPL match

Sanju Samson

1. Sanju Samson

The Rajasthan Royals skipper played a decent knock of 41 in his side's previous IPL match against the Gujarat Titans. Samson will be looking to play a big knock for the Rajasthan-based franchise in their upcoming match against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday. RR currently sit seventh on the points table while RCB are on the fifth spot.

Phil Salt

2. Phil Salt

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter played a fiery innings of 37 runs from just 17 deliveries in his side's previous match against the Delhi Capitals. Salt has been impressive for the Bengaluru-based franchise in the season so far, providing them with multiple strong starts as the opening batter. He will be looking to play another impactful knock in RCB's next match against the Rajasthan Royals.

Shimron Hetmyer

3. Shimron Hetmyer

The explosive Rajasthan Royals batter played a valiant knock of 52 runs in his side's previous IPL match against the Gujarat Titans. Hetmyer is well-known to score highly important runs for the Rajasthan-based franchise while batting in the lower-middle order. The West Indian will again be looking contribute well with the bat in RR's match against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Tim David

4. Tim David

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter certainly knows how to finish off an innings in style. David's unbeaten innings of 37 was crucial as the Bengaluru-based franchise posted a fighting total of 169/7 in their previous match against the Delhi Capitals. He will be looking to play another big knock when RCB takes on the Rajasthan Royals on Sunday.

Jofra Archer

5. Jofra Archer

The Rajasthan Royals pacer has been one of the side's best bowlers in the ongoing IPL season so far. Archer was one of the only bowlers from the side who remained economical with figures of 2/30 in his 4-over spell as the Gujarat Titans went on to post a massive total of 217/6. He will be looking to bowl another impressive spell when he takes the field against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

6. Bhuvneshwar Kumar

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru seamer bowled a highly economical 4-over spell of 2/26 in his side's previous match against the Delhi Capitals. Despite not featuring for the Indian cricket team for quite some time now, Bhuvneshwar still hasn't lost his touch and is still a great bowler in death overs. He will be looking to bowl another fine spell against the Rajasthan Royals on Sunday.