IPL 2025: RCB Crushes Rajasthan Royals by 9 Wickets in Dominant Chase

JAIPUR, April 13 In a commanding display of batting and all-round performance, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 9 wickets in the 28th match of the IPL 2025 season at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. This emphatic win has pushed RCB to the third spot on the points table with 8 points from 6 matches, while Rajasthan slips to seventh with just 4 points.

RCB’s Clinical Chase Led by Salt and Kohli

Chasing a target of 174, RCB got off to a fiery start with Phil Salt and Virat Kohli opening the innings. The duo added 65 runs in the powerplay, setting the tone for the chase.

• Phil Salt scored a blistering 65 off 33 balls with 5 fours and 6 sixes, completing his half-century in just 28 balls before falling to Kumar Kartikeya, the only wicket-taker for RR.

• Virat Kohli played the anchor’s role and notched up his third fifty of the season—his 100th T20 fifty overall—remaining unbeaten on 62 off 45 balls (4 fours, 2 sixes).

• Devdutt Padikkal, coming in as an Impact Player, supported Kohli with a stylish 40 off 28 balls*, helping RCB cruise to 175/1 in 17.3 overs.

Rajasthan Royals’ Inning: Decent Start, Missed Finish

Opting to bat first after losing the toss, RR put up 173/4 in 20 overs, a score that looked competitive until RCB’s batting onslaught began.

• Yashasvi Jaiswal anchored the innings with a classy 75 off 47 balls (10 fours, 2 sixes).

• Riyan Parag contributed with 30 off 22 balls, while Dhruv Jurel added a late flourish with 35 off 23 balls* (2 fours, 2 sixes).

• Sanju Samson (15 off 19) and Shimron Hetmyer (9 off 6) failed to capitalize on their starts.

• Nitish Rana finished with a quick 4* off just one delivery.

RCB’s bowling unit was effective in breaking partnerships and maintaining pressure. Wickets were shared between Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, and Krunal Pandya, all claiming one each.

Points Table Update

• RCB: 6 matches, 4 wins, 2 losses, 8 points, 3rd place

• RR: 6 matches, 2 wins, 4 losses, 4 points, 7th place