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IPL 2025 – RCB’s Batting Performance Sets a Strong Total

Opting to bat first, RCB’s opener Phil Salt provided an explosive start, scoring 32 runs off 16 balls. Captain Rajat Patidar anchored the innings with a composed 51 off 32 deliveries, guiding RCB to a competitive total of 196/7 in their allotted 20 overs.

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Rajat Patidar’s Half-Century Boosts RCB in IPL 2025

Chasing 197, CSK faced early setbacks as RCB’s pace attack, led by Josh Hazlewood, dismantled the top order. Hazlewood’s exceptional spell yielded 3 wickets for 21 runs, leaving CSK struggling. Despite efforts from Rachin Ravindra, who top-scored with 41 runs, and a late cameo by MS Dhoni, CSK managed only 146/8, falling short by 50 runs. ​

Key Performances:

• Rajat Patidar (RCB): 51 runs off 32 balls.
  
• Phil Salt (RCB): 32 runs off 16 balls.
  
• Josh Hazlewood (RCB): 3 wickets for 21 runs.​
  
• Rachin Ravindra (CSK): 41 runs.​
  

Points Table Impact:

This victory propelled RCB to the top of the IPL 2025 points table with 4 points from 2 matches. Conversely, CSK’s defeat caused them to slip to the seventh position. 

RCB’s comprehensive win not only ended their prolonged winless streak at Chepauk but also underscored their strong form in the ongoing IPL season.​

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KKR’s Batting Struggle

KKR batted first and scored 174/8 in 20 overs. Ajinkya Rahane was the top scorer with 56 runs off 31 balls, while Sunil Narine also played well, scoring 44 runs. But after their partnership, KKR lost wickets quickly. RCB’s bowlers, Krunal Pandya (3/29) and Josh Hazlewood (2/22), stopped them from scoring big in the last overs.

RCB’s Strong Chase

RCB started their chase in style. Virat Kohli (59 not out) and Phil Salt (56 runs) gave a strong start with a 95-run partnership in just 8.3 overs. Rajat Patidar also played a quick inning of 34 off 16 balls. RCB finished the match in just 16.2 overs, winning comfortably.

Special Moment for Virat Kohli

This match was memorable for Virat Kohli, as it was his 400th T20 match. BCCI honored him with a special award before the game.

RCB’s win gave them a strong start, while KKR needed to improve its batting in the next matches.