In the 28th match of the IPL 2025 season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a comfortable 9-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Chasing a target of 174, RCB reached the total in just 17.3 overs, losing only one wicket.
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Phil Salt gave RCB a fiery start with a 65-run knock off just 33 balls. He was well supported by Virat Kohli, who remained unbeaten on 62, and Devdutt Padikkal, who scored an unbeaten 40. Earlier in the match, RR had posted 173 for 4, thanks to Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 75 and Dhruv Jurel’s late cameo.
Full Scorecard
Rajasthan Royals Innings
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 75 | 47 | 10 | 2 | 159.57 |
| Sanju Samson | 20 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 111.11 |
| Riyan Parag | 30 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 136.36 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 112.50 |
| Dhruv Jurel | 35* | 23 | 3 | 1 | 152.17 |
| Extras | 4 | ||||
| Total | 173/4 in 20 overs |
RCB Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hazlewood | 4 | 32 | 1 |
| Krunal Pandya | 4 | 29 | 1 |
| Yash Dayal | 4 | 35 | 1 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 4 | 42 | 0 |
| Karn Sharma | 4 | 34 | 0 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Salt | 65 | 33 | 5 | 6 | 196.97 |
| Virat Kohli | 62* | 45 | 4 | 2 | 137.78 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | 40* | 28 | 5 | 1 | 142.86 |
| Extras | 8 | ||||
| Total | 175/1 in 17.3 overs |
RR Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jofra Archer | 4 | 36 | 0 |
| Kumar Kartikeya | 3 | 25 | 1 |
| Trent Boult | 3.3 | 37 | 0 |
| Sandeep Sharma | 3 | 38 | 0 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | 4 | 39 | 0 |
Match Highlights
- Phil Salt smashed 65 off 33 balls, giving RCB a strong platform in the chase.
- Virat Kohli scored his 100th T20 fifty with a calm and composed inning.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 75 was the lone bright spot in RR’s batting.
- RCB chased down 174 with 15 balls to spare, dominating the match.
RCB’s victory over the Rajasthan Royals was a well-rounded performance with both bat and ball. Their top order looks in solid form, and the team will aim to continue this momentum in their upcoming matches. Rajasthan, meanwhile, will have to work on their bowling execution if they want to remain in playoff contention.
