IPL 2025 Match 28 ,RR VS RCB , RCB Won By 9 Wicket
Match Details:
• Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
• Date: [Insert Date Here]
• Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
• Toss: Royal Challengers Bangalore won the toss and opted to bowl first
• Result: RCB won by 9 wickets
• Timezone: All times are in IST
In a high-voltage clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat Rajasthan Royals (RR) by a massive 9-wicket margin in Match 28 of IPL 2025. RCB chased down the 174-run target with ease, thanks to clinical knocks from Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, and Devdutt Padikkal.
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Rajasthan Royals Batting Performance:
Sent in to bat first, Rajasthan Royals got off to a solid start with Yashasvi Jaiswal playing a brilliant innings. Jaiswal looked in sublime touch as he scored 75 runs off just 47 balls, laced with 10 boundaries and 2 sixes, at a brisk strike rate of 159.57. However, he was dismissed lbw by Josh Hazlewood just when he looked set to go big.
Captain Sanju Samson couldn’t capitalize on the start and was dismissed for 15 runs from 19 deliveries. He was stumped by Jitesh Sharma off the bowling of Krunal Pandya, which slightly dented RR’s momentum in the powerplay.
Riyan Parag once again played a handy knock in the middle-order. He scored 30 runs from 22 balls, including 3 fours and a six, before falling to Yash Dayal, caught by Virat Kohli.
Dhruv Jurel contributed a vital cameo of 35 not out off 23 balls with 2 boundaries and 2 sixes, helping RR cross the 170-run mark. Shimron Hetmyer, however, managed only 9 runs from 8 balls before he was caught by Devdutt Padikkal off Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s bowling.
Nitish Rana chipped in at the end with a four off his only ball and remained unbeaten on 4. Extras added 5 runs to the total, as RR ended their innings at 173 for 4 in 20 overs.
Fall of Wickets:
49/1 (Sanju Samson, 6.5 ov), 105/2 (Riyan Parag, 13.2 ov), 126/3 (Yashasvi Jaiswal, 15.6 ov), 169/4 (Shimron Hetmyer, 19.5 ov)
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Royal Challengers Bangalore Batting Performance:
Chasing 174, RCB got off to a flying start with opener Phil Salt going absolutely berserk. He smashed 65 runs from just 33 balls, hammering 5 boundaries and clearing the ropes 6 times. His strike rate of 196.97 set the tone for the chase. He eventually fell for 65, caught by Jaiswal off Kumar Kartikeya, but by then RCB had already crossed the halfway mark.
Virat Kohli held one end up with a composed and fluent innings. The former skipper remained unbeaten on 62 off 45 deliveries, hitting 4 fours and 2 sixes. Kohli’s calm presence ensured there were no hiccups in the chase.
Supporting Kohli at the other end was Devdutt Padikkal, who played a measured yet attacking innings. The stylish left-hander stayed not out on 40 off 28 balls, hitting 5 boundaries and a six. His strike rate of 142.86 kept the scoreboard ticking.
RCB completed the chase in just 17.3 overs, finishing at 175 for 1, securing a comprehensive 9-wicket victory with 15 balls to spare. Extras contributed 8 runs to the total.
Fall of Wicket:
92/1 (Phil Salt, 8.4 ov)
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Summary:
RCB’s decision to bowl first on a good batting surface paid off well, with their bowlers putting in a disciplined performance. While Jaiswal looked dangerous, RCB managed to keep the rest of the RR batters in check. The chase was made to look effortless thanks to explosive batting by Salt and mature finishes by Kohli and Padikkal.
With this win, RCB gained crucial points and a significant net run rate boost. Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, will need to reassess their bowling plans going forward, especially in defending totals on batting-friendly pitches.
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