(RCB vs RR): (1st Innings 205/5 in 20 overs) RCB posted a tall total, scoring 205/5 in 20 overs The entire innings was carried with a magnificent display from Virat Kohli who smacked away 70 off 42, six and four. In the meanwhile Devdutt Padikkal quickly cleared the boundary with 40 off 27. The middle-overs duo put up a solid build, well grounded RCB to be a competitive chase.
RR replied with a score of 194/9 in their 20 overs. They were bundled out by 11 runs though even their middle order put up an inspired struggle. The home side came out victorious for a crucial win, as RCB’s bowlers married nerve in the death.
📊 Scorecard Highlights (RCB vs RR)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): 205/5 (20 overs)
- Virat Kohli: 70 (42)
- Devdutt Padikkal: 50 (27)
- Phil Salt: 26 (23)
Rajasthan Royals (RR): 194/9 (20 overs)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: 49 (19)
- Dhruv Jurel (wk): 47 (34)
- Riyan Parag: 22 (10)
Bowling Highlights: RCB’s bowlers collectively restricted RR, with key wickets in the final overs.
🌟 Key Performances (RCB vs RR)
- Virat Kohli (RCB): Showed his class with a scintillating 70 run knock to win Player of the Match IPL.
- Devdutt Padikkal (RCB): Improved the momentum of RCB innings with an excellent half century in next hitting half.
- RCB Bowlers: Utilized crisp death overs bowling plans and defended the total really well .
📈 Points Table Impact
In snatching this win, RCB shot up to 3rd place in the IPL 2025 points table with 12 points from matches and a net run rate of +0.482. RR, fifth time unlucky dropped down to 8th number with a negative net run rate of -0.625 and further dampened their playoff hopes.
🏟️ Match Insights
The triumph of RCB was big as it was their first home win this season after three straight losses at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. This was a perfect example of RCB and how they get through the tight situations in pressure of final overs, showing mental game adaptability.
For detailed statistics and further insights, visit the ESPNcricinfo match report.