Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals – Match 42, IPL 2025: RCB Breaks Home Losing Streak with 11-Run Win

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals Match Highlights

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals – Match 42, IPL 2025: RCB Breaks Home Losing Streak with 11-Run Win

Match Date: April 23, 2025 Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 11 runs

Match Summary

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally found their winning rhythm at home, defeating Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 11 runs in a thrilling encounter. It was RCB’s first home win in four games this season and came at a crucial time in the tournament.

RCB’s Power-Packed Batting Performance

Batting first, RCB posted a strong total of 205/5 in their 20 overs. The top order fired well, setting the stage for a big score.

Virat Kohli showed class once again with a composed and powerful innings.

Devdutt Padikkal, inspired by Kohli's presence, played fluently and showcased some newly learned T20 shots.

Late fireworks from the middle order pushed the score past 200.

RCB made full use of the flat Chinnaswamy pitch and short boundaries.

RR’s Fighting Chase Falls Short

Chasing 206, Rajasthan Royals came close but couldn’t cross the line. They managed 194/9 in their 20 overs.

Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal tried to anchor the chase, but regular wickets hurt their momentum.

The lower middle order gave some hope, especially when the target was reduced to 14 runs needed off the last 2 balls.

However, a dramatic final over from Yash Dayal sealed the win for RCB.

Final Over Drama

Here’s how the last over went:

19.3: Hasaranga run out while pushing for a second run – big blow for RR.

19.4 to 19.6: Tailenders tried hard but RCB held their nerve.

Virat Kohli, showing leadership, was emotional after the final ball, running to hug Josh Hazlewood. It was a much-needed win for the RCB squad and fans at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Key Performers

Virat Kohli – Classic innings with fitness and calmness on display.

Devdutt Padikkal – Impressive with his new attacking shots.

Yash Dayal – Showed nerves of steel in the final over.

Jitesh Sharma – Crucial run-out and wicketkeeping under pressure.

Post-Match Buzz

Experts like Sehwag, Shaun Pollock, and Harsha Bhogle praised the influence of Kohli on youngsters and Padikkal's evolution. Fans can watch detailed analysis and reactions in the Post-Match Show on Cricbuzz.

RCB’s Playoff Hopes Still Alive

With this win, RCB keeps their playoff hopes alive and breaks a poor home run. This momentum could turn their season around. For RR, it’s back to the drawing board as they analyze what went wrong in a tight chase.

Next Up

RCB will look to build on this win in their upcoming match. RR needs to regroup fast as the competition gets tighter with each game.

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