IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Crush Rajasthan Royals by 9 Wickets in a Dominant Chase

April 13, 2025 | Jaipur – In a high-stakes encounter at the iconic Sawai Mansingh Stadium, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) delivered a near-perfect performance to register a 9-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 28 of the IPL 2025 season.

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Heroics in Vain

Batting first, Rajasthan Royals posted a competitive total of 173/4 in their 20 overs. Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was the standout performer, scoring a fluent 75 off 47 balls, peppered with 8 boundaries and 2 sixes. He anchored the innings effectively before falling in the 16th over.

Dhruv Jurel added vital runs at the end, remaining unbeaten on 35 off 23 deliveries, while captain Sanju Samson contributed with a steady 29. However, the team fell short of pushing beyond 180, which eventually proved costly.

RCB’s Top-Order Masterclass

RCB chased down the target of 174 with remarkable ease, finishing at 175/1 in just 17.3 overs. The opening partnership laid the perfect platform, with Phil Salt smashing a quickfire 67 off 36 balls, showcasing aggressive intent from ball one.

Virat Kohli, the backbone of the RCB lineup, played a controlled knock of 44 not out, guiding the chase with maturity and precision. Devdutt Padikkal supported him with an unbeaten 14 as RCB crossed the finish line with 15 balls to spare.

RCB Bowlers Set the Tone

The foundation of the win was laid early by RCB’s disciplined bowling. Josh Hazlewood, Mohammed Siraj, and Yash Dayal kept the pressure on RR batters, especially in the middle overs. Their efforts ensured that RR couldn’t fully capitalize in the death overs.

Points Table Shake-Up

With this comprehensive win, RCB climbs up the IPL 2025 points table, enhancing their chances of making it to the playoffs. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals will need to regroup quickly to bounce back in upcoming fixtures and maintain their top-four ambitions.