The electrifying atmosphere at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, came alive on April 24, 2025, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched a thrilling 11-run victory over the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 42 of the IPL 2025 season.
This win marked RCB’s first home victory of the season and broke their three-match losing streak in style.
RCB vs RR IPL 2025 Match Summary :
- Match: RCB vs RR IPL 2025 – Match 42
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Result: RCB won by 11 runs
- Toss: RR won and opted to field
- RCB Score: 205/5 (20 overs)
- RR Score: 194/9 (20 overs)
- Player of the Match: Josh Hazlewood – 4/33
RCB Innings: Kohli Anchors, Middle Order Powers Through
RCB got off to a solid start with openers Virat Kohli and Phil Salt setting the tone. Kohli was in classic form, anchoring the innings with a well-paced 70 off 42 balls, studded with 8 boundaries and 2 sixes.
Phil Salt added 26 off 23 balls before falling in the powerplay. Coming in at one-down, Devdutt Padikkal capitalized on the platform and struck a fiery 50 off 27 balls, mixing power with placement.
In the death overs, Tim David chipped in with a crucial cameo — 23 off 15 balls — helping RCB finish strong at 205/5.
RR’s bowlers couldn’t contain the run flow. Tushar Deshpande leaked 36 runs in 2 overs, while Hasaranga and Archer managed to pick up one wicket each.
RR Innings: Jaiswal Blazes, But Hazlewood Holds Fort
Chasing a daunting target of 206, RR began their innings with intent. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the emerging opener, scored a quick 16 off 12 balls, launching 2 sixes to put early pressure on RCB.
Jaiswal smashed a rapid 49 off just 19 balls, combining with Riyan Parag (22 off 10) to build a strong 58-run stand. However, once this partnership was broken, the RR innings began to unravel under RCB’s disciplined bowling.
Dhruv Jurel tried to anchor the chase with 47 off 34, but lacked support from the lower middle order.
Hazlewood’s Game-Changing Spell
The hero of the night was Josh Hazlewood, whose figures of 4 for 33 proved match-defining. He picked up key wickets at regular intervals, dismantling the RR middle order just when they looked threatening.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yash Dayal supported well at the death, keeping their cool and denying boundaries in the final overs.
Turning Point of the RCB vs RR IPL 2025 Match
The turning point came in the 19th over, when Dhruv Jurel — RR’s last major hope — was dismissed. His wicket halted any remaining momentum and left too much to do for the tailenders.
RCB vs RR IPL 2025 Match 42 Top Performers
RCB
- Virat Kohli – 70 (42)
- Devdutt Padikkal – 50 (27)
- Phil Salt – 26 (23)
- Tim David – 23 (15)
- Josh Hazlewood – 4/33
RR
- Yashasvi Jaiswal – 49 (19)
- Dhruv Jurel – 47 (34)
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi – 16 (12, 2 sixes)
- Riyan Parag – 22 (10)
Following Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) 11-run victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) on April 24, 2025, the updated IPL 2025 points table is as follows:
| Rank | Team | Matches Played | Wins | Losses | Points | Net Run Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gujarat Titans (GT) | 8 | 6 | 2 | 12 | +1.104 |
| 2 | Delhi Capitals (DC) | 8 | 6 | 2 | 12 | +0.657 |
| 3 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 9 | 6 | 3 | 12 | +0.482 |
| 4 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | 9 | 5 | 4 | 10 | +0.673 |
| 5 | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10 | +0.177 |
| 6 | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 9 | 5 | 4 | 10 | -0.054 |
| 7 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 8 | 3 | 5 | 6 | +0.212 |
| 8 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 9 | 2 | 7 | 4 | -0.625 |
| 9 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | -1.361 |
| 10 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | -1.392 |
RCB’s win has propelled them to third place, level on points with GT and DC but trailing on net run rate. RR, meanwhile, remain in eighth position, facing an uphill battle to reach the playoffs.
Conclusion
This thrilling high-scoring contest had all the ingredients of an IPL T-20 classic — blazing starts, strategic bowling, and dramatic finishes. RCB, with a complete team effort, finally broke their home jinx and reignited their campaign. RR, despite their firepower, will need to tighten their middle-order game heading into the final phase of the tournament.
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