IPL 2025 Match 42 RCB WON BY 11 Run in Bengaluru Thriller
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1. Match Overview
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) clinched a thrilling 11-run victory against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 42 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. This high-scoring encounter saw stunning batting displays and clutch performances under pressure, with RCB holding their nerve in the death overs.
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2. Match Details
• Match: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals
• Match No.: 42
• Date: [To be updated]
• Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
• Toss: Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bowl first
• Result: RCB won by 11 runs
• Time Zone: All timings in IST (Indian Standard Time)
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3. RCB Innings Summary
Batting first, RCB posted a challenging total of 205/5 in their 20 overs. The innings was built on explosive batting by the top and middle order, with Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal setting the tone.
3.1 Top Order Performance
• Phil Salt opened the innings and played a steady knock of 26 runs off 23 balls, including 4 boundaries.
• Virat Kohli was the star of the innings, scoring a masterful 70 runs off 42 balls, hitting 8 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 166.67.
• Devdutt Padikkal provided brilliant support, smashing 50 off 27 balls with 4 fours and 3 sixes, maintaining a strike rate of 185.19.
3.2 Middle & Lower Order Performance
• Tim David chipped in with 23 off 15 balls, striking at over 150 before getting run out.
• Captain Rajat Patidar had a rare failure, scoring just 1 run off 3 balls.
• Wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma provided a final push with a quick-fire 20 off 10 balls*, including 4 boundaries.
3.3 Extras and Total
RCB benefitted from 15 extras (14 wides and 1 leg bye), taking their total to 205/5 in 20 overs.
3.4 Fall of Wickets
1. 61/1 – Phil Salt (6.4 overs)
2. 156/2 – Virat Kohli (15.1 overs)
3. 161/3 – Devdutt Padikkal (16.1 overs)
4. 163/4 – Rajat Patidar (16.5 overs)
5. 205/5 – Tim David (19.6 overs)
4. RR Innings Summary
Chasing 206, Rajasthan Royals got off to a blazing start, but failed to sustain momentum as RCB’s bowlers pulled things back at the death. RR eventually finished on 194/9, falling short by 11 runs.
4.1 Top Order Performance
• Yashasvi Jaiswal lit up the powerplay with a blistering 49 off 19 balls, including 7 fours and 3 sixes, striking at a mind-blowing 257.89.
• V. Suryavanshi (Impact Player) contributed 16 off 12 balls, hitting 2 sixes.
• Nitish Rana played a steady hand with 28 off 22 balls, anchoring the innings after Jaiswal’s dismissal.
4.2 Middle Order Contributions
• Captain Riyan Parag looked threatening with 22 off just 10 balls but fell quickly.
• Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper) was the standout in the middle, scoring 47 off 34 balls, keeping RR in the hunt till the end.
• Shimron Hetmyer, Shivam Dubey, and the tail couldn’t finish the chase despite being within striking distance.
4.3 Lower Order Collapse
The lower order collapsed under pressure with wickets falling in quick succession during the death overs. Josh Hazlewood’s disciplined bowling caused major damage.
4.4 Extras and Total
RR received 5 extras (4 wides, 1 bye), and ended their innings at 194/9 in 20 overs.
4.5 Fall of Wickets
1. 52/1 – V. Suryavanshi (4.2 overs)
2. 72/2 – Yashasvi Jaiswal (5.5 overs)
3. 110/3 – Riyan Parag (9.1 overs)
4. 134/4 – Nitish Rana (13.3 overs)
5. 162/5 – Shimron Hetmyer (16.3 overs)
6. 189/6 – Dhruv Jurel (18.3 overs)
7. 189/7 – Jofra Archer (18.4 overs)
8. 189/8 – Shivam Dubey (19.1 overs)
9. 191/9 – Wanindu Hasaranga (19.3 overs)
5. Key Performers of the Match
5.1 RCB Key Players
• Virat Kohli – 70 off 42 balls (Anchor + aggressor)
• Devdutt Padikkal – 50 off 27 balls (Explosive support)
• Josh Hazlewood – Match-winning spell, 4 wickets (including key scalps in death overs)
• Krunal Pandya – Controlled the middle overs with 2 crucial wickets
5.2 RR Key Players
• Yashasvi Jaiswal – 49 off 19 balls (Brilliant powerplay assault)
• Dhruv Jurel – 47 off 34 balls (Stabilized the chase)
• Nitish Rana – 28 off 22 balls (Anchored middle phase)
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6. Turning Point
The turning point of the match came in the 17th over when Josh Hazlewood removed Shimron Hetmyer and later returned to scalp Dhruv Jurel. RR’s chase unraveled quickly thereafter, with three wickets falling at the same score of 189.
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7. Final Result
Royal Challengers Bangalore: 205/5 (20 overs)
Rajasthan Royals: 194/9 (20 overs)
Winner: Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 11 runs
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8. Conclusion
RCB’s calculated batting, anchored by Kohli and finished well by Padikkal and Jitesh, set up a stiff target. Despite Jaiswal’s fireworks and Jurel’s resistance, RR’s middle order couldn’t capitalize. Hazlewood’s lethal death bowling proved decisive as RCB claimed a vital win in their home ground.
With this result, RCB stay in contention for playoffs, while RR face pressure to bounce back in their remaining fixtures.
