RCB Bounce Back in Style with Convincing Victory Against RR
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Hey everyone! Welcome back! Today, we’re breaking down an exciting match from IPL 2025 Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals. It was a big day for RCB fans as they came back strong after a tough loss! Let’s get into the key highlights and moments that made this game one to remember.
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RCB Crushes Rajasthan Royals with a Powerful Win in IPL 2025
Royal Challengers Bengaluru bounced back in style with a comfortable nine-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday, April 13. After a disappointing loss to Delhi Capitals, RCB played smart, stayed calm, and got back to winning ways.
RR Struggles Despite Jaiswal’s Effort
RR were asked to bat first, but their innings never really took off even though Yashasvi Jaiswal played a solid knock, scoring 75 runs from 47 balls. Unfortunately for RR, the rest of the batters couldn’t support him well. They managed just 47 runs from the remaining 49 balls. Captain Sanju Samson struggled too, scoring only 15 off 19 balls.
Though Riyan Parag and Dhruv Jurel tried to speed things up, RCB’s bowlers kept things tight. Krunal Pandya was especially impressive, giving away only 29 runs in his 4 overs. RR ended with a total of 173/4 a bit below par.
Phil Salt’s Explosive Start
Chasing 174, RCB came out swinging! Phil Salt, their opener, was on fire. He smashed 65 runs off just 33 balls, hitting 5 fours and 6 massive sixes. He even took on his England teammate Jofra Archer, sending the ball flying over square leg. Salt was dropped by Jaiswal on 40 and RR definitely paid the price.
This explosive knock made Salt the current leader in both runs (181) and sixes (11) scored during the powerplay this season.
Kohli’s Milestone and Calm Finish
After Salt got out, Virat Kohli took over. He played a calm and steady innings, scoring an unbeaten 62 from 45 balls. This was his 66th IPL half-century and his 100th in T20s overall an incredible milestone! He now has the second-highest number of T20 fifties in the world, behind only David Warner.
Kohli did have a lucky break when he was dropped early by Riyan Parag, off the bowling of Sandeep Sharma the bowler who’s dismissed Kohli the most in IPL history. But from there, he stayed focused and took RCB safely across the finish line.
Devdutt Padikkal also played a handy role, finishing unbeaten on 40 as RCB chased the target in just 17.3 overs.
What This Win Means
With this win, RCB climbed to third on the points table and notched their fourth consecutive away victory. Their performance was solid in every department with Salt’s fireworks, Kohli’s cool chase, and strong bowling all coming together perfectly.
And that’s a wrap for this match update! Catch you in the next one!