With their victory, RCB moves up to third place in the standings, while RR stays in seventh.
On Sunday, April 13, 2025, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) easily defeated Rajasthan Royals (RR) by nine wickets in an Indian Premier League (IPL) game played in Jaipur.
Yashasvi Jaiswal led the innings to a respectable 173 with a calm 75, but RR struggled as they batted first. The lack of support from the other batsmen hampered RR’s progress, and captain Sanju Samson once again failed to provide his team with the significant start they required.
Virat Kohli and Phil Salt, the openers for RCB, easily handled the circumstances on a challenging, two-paced pitch. Salt led the attack with a quick 65 off 33 balls as the two batted together for 92 runs.
After Salt was dismissed in the ninth over, Kohli, who had been playing the supporting role at first, changed tactics. With characteristic ease, he reached his 100th T20 fifty and led RCB to victory with a composed 54* off 36 balls.
RR experienced more serious setbacks even though both sides struggled in the field, with a total of five lost catches. Shimron Hetmyer lost a chance to dismiss Salt at 40 and Riyan Parag dropped Kohli at 7, both of which were costly mistakes.
With their victory, RCB moves up to third place in the standings, while RR, again struggling for consistency, stays in seventh place.
FAQS
Who were the top performers in RCB’s win over Rajasthan Royals?
Phil Salt scored a blistering 65 off 33 balls.
Virat Kohli anchored the chase with an unbeaten 54 off 36 balls*, bringing up his 100th T20 fifty.
What was the target set by Rajasthan Royals?
Rajasthan Royals posted 173 runs on the board, largely thanks to Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 75-run knock.
What went wrong for Rajasthan Royals in the match?
Apart from poor middle-order support, five dropped catches, including key ones off Salt and Kohli, proved costly for RR.
How does this win affect the points table?
With this dominant win, RCB climbs to 3rd place, while RR stays at 7th, struggling for consistency.
Who dropped key catches for RR during the match?
Shimron Hetmyer dropped Phil Salt on 40.
Riyan Parag dropped Virat Kohli on 7 — both crucial moments that shifted the game in RCB’s favor.
