In an exciting encounter on April 24, 2025, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) secured an impressive 11-run victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their IPL 2025 match. The victory was RCB’s first at home in the season, after a string of disappointing results at their fortress.

https://twitter.com/IPL/status/1915468018890518634

IPL 2025: RCB Sets a Challenging Target

RCB won the toss and chose to bat first, putting up a commanding total of 205/5 in their 20 overs. The foundation of their innings was laid by the ever-reliable Virat Kohli, who played an elegant knock of 70 runs from 42 balls. Kohli’s innings featured eight boundaries and two sixes, as he anchored the innings and guided RCB to a competitive total.

Devdutt Padikkal, in his return to form, played a blistering knock of 50 runs from just 27 balls. His partnership with Kohli, worth 95 runs for the second wicket, was the highlight of RCB’s innings. Despite a brief middle-order collapse that saw RCB lose quick wickets, Tim David and Jitesh Sharma added some valuable runs in the final overs. David’s 18 off 12 balls and Sharma’s quick 10 off 6 balls ensured RCB reached a challenging total of 205/5.

IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals’ Chase Falls Short

In reply, Rajasthan Royals began their chase with determination but found themselves falling behind as the required run rate climbed steadily. Opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal led RR’s charge, scoring a valiant 75 runs from 47 balls. Jaiswal’s knock was studded with ten boundaries and two sixes, but he lacked adequate support from the other end.

Dhruv Jurel contributed a steady 35* off 23 balls, but the pressure mounted as wickets kept tumbling. RR’s chase was severely hampered by the loss of key batsmen at crucial moments, including captain Sanju Samson, who was dismissed for a mere 14 runs.

RCB’s Josh Hazlewood was the standout bowler, finishing with figures of 2/25. Hazlewood’s ability to bowl under pressure and claim vital wickets in the death overs, including those of Jurel and Jofra Archer, played a crucial role in RCB’s victory.

Key Performances

• RCB: Virat Kohli (70), Devdutt Padikkal (50), Josh Hazlewood (2/25)
• RR: Yashasvi Jaiswal (75), Dhruv Jurel (35*), Josh Hazlewood (2/25)

RCB’s all-round performance, anchored by Kohli and Padikkal’s fifties and Hazlewood’s death over bowling, helped them clinch a hard-fought win. This victory propelled RCB into third place on the IPL 2025 points table, while RR continues to struggle with consistency.