The pink city turned red on April 13, 2025, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) produced a near-flawless performance to dismantle Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. In a game where dominance was the theme, RCB chased down RR’s respectable total of 173 with 9 wickets in hand and 15 balls to spare.
Let’s dive into how RCB orchestrated this clinical win — and what it means for the IPL 2025 standings.
Match Summary: RR vs RCB – April 13, 2025
- Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Toss: RCB won the toss and chose to bowl
- Result: RCB won by 9 wickets
- Player of the Match: Phil Salt
Rajasthan Royals’ Innings – A Promising Start, But No Fireworks Late
Batting first, Rajasthan Royals came out with intent. Their openers looked solid early on, finding boundaries against the new ball. However, just when it looked like RR would post a total above 190, RCB’s bowlers tightened the screws in the death overs.
Despite cameos from their top 4, no batter managed to cross the 50-run mark — a telling stat in today’s power-hitting era. Some miscommunication between batters and the lack of acceleration after the 15th over meant RR finished at 173/4 in 20 overs.
RCB’s Response – A Statement Chase
When RCB walked out to chase, the script flipped into an action film.
- Phil Salt tore into the bowling from the first over, timing the ball sweetly and clearing the ropes with ease. He brought up his half-century in just 24 balls and never looked back, scoring a match-winning 65.
- Virat Kohli, often labeled an anchor, played a fluent knock that proved why class is permanent. His unbeaten 62 off 46 balls* was all elegance, peppered with signature cover drives and clever placement.
- Devdutt Padikkal joined Kohli after Salt’s dismissal and ensured there were no hiccups. He chipped in with a smooth 40 off 20*, hitting boundaries at will.
RCB reached 175/1 in 17.3 overs, sealing a dominant 9-wicket victory that may be remembered as one of their most efficient chases in IPL history.
Updated IPL 2025 Points Table (After Match 28)
| Rank | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delhi Capitals (DC) | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | +1.278 |
| 2 | Gujarat Titans (GT) | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | +1.081 |
| 3 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | +0.539 |
| 4 | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | +0.162 |
| 5 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | +0.803 |
| 6 | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | +0.065 |
| 7 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -0.733 |
| 8 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -1.245 |
| 9 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -0.010 |
| 10 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 | -1.554 |
What This Means Going Forward
- RCB on the Rise: This performance sends a strong message to the rest of the league — Bengaluru are here to dominate, and their top-order is peaking at the right time.
- RR Under Pressure: Rajasthan needs to fix their finishing issues and fielding lapses quickly, or their playoff hopes might fade fast.
- Kohli’s Form: A huge boost for fans and the national selectors, as Kohli finds his rhythm just before the T20 World Cup selection window.
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