Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) cruised to a nine-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 28 (RR vs RCB) of the TATA IPL 2025 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. RCB rocked green jerseys, showing off their eco-friendly vibes. It was also Rajasthan’s first home game at the stadium, making the event even more thrilling. RCB’s Phil Salt snagged Player of the Match for his brilliant performance. The match cranked up the IPL excitement!
Teams for RR vs RCB
- Rajasthan Royals have a solid squad led by captain and wicketkeeper Sanju Samson, with players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Rana, Shimron Hetmyer, and Jofra Archer in the mix.
- They also have Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, and some fresh substitutes, including Kumar Kartikeya and Yudhvir Singh.
- On the flip side, Royal Challengers Bangalore boast a powerful line-up with Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Liam Livingstone, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
- Their substitutes include Devdutt Padikkal, Rasikh Salam, and Jacob Bethell. Both teams are packed with talent, ready to light up the field!
First Inning of RR vs RCB
- In the first phase of the Rajasthan Royals’ innings, known as Powerplay 1 (overs 0.1 to 6.0), they scored a solid 45 runs without losing a wicket.
- By the time they hit 50 runs in 6.6 overs (42 balls), they had also accumulated 2 extra runs.
- Things were looking good, but they took a strategic timeout at 65/1 after 9 overs.
- YBK Jaiswal was leading the charge with 40 runs, while R Parag had 8. Jaiswal soon reached his half-century off 35 balls, with 7 fours and 1 six.
- The second wicket partnership between Jaiswal and Parag reached 50 runs in just 35 balls.
- In no time, Rajasthan crossed the 100-run mark in 12.5 overs, and another timeout was called at 107/2 after 14 overs. Jaiswal had scored a brilliant 58, with DC Jurel adding 1.
- The match took an interesting turn in the 15.6 over when Rajasthan challenged a decision, leading to Jaiswal’s dismissal.
- Meanwhile, RCB made a substitution, replacing Suyash Sharma with Devdutt Padikkal.
- Rajasthan continued to press on, reaching 150 runs in 18.1 overs, with 5 extras included.
- Their innings ended at 173/4 in 20 overs, thanks to DC Jurel’s 35 runs and N Rana’s 4 runs before the break.
Second Inning of RR vs RCB
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru came out swinging in their innings, putting up an impressive 50 runs in just 4.6 overs during Powerplay 1.
- The opening duo, PD Salt and V Kohli, were in perfect sync, reaching 50 runs in only 30 balls.
- Their fiery start led to a strategic timeout at 65/0 after 6 overs. PD Salt was on fire, getting his half-century in just 28 balls, smashing 5 fours and 4 sixes.
- They kept up the momentum, crossing the 100-run mark in a quick 9.3 overs.
- Kohli wasn’t far behind, bringing up his half-century off 39 balls, with 3 fours and 2 sixes.
- The duo of Kohli and D Padikkal added another 50 runs in 36 balls, further strengthening the partnership.
- At 146/1 in 15 overs, with Kohli on 58 and Padikkal on 16, they called for another timeout.
- The 150-run mark came up just 1 ball later, thanks to some valuable extras. The innings was full of energy, big partnerships, and aggressive yet smart batting, setting up a strong target for their rivals to chase.
Where to Watch IPL 2025
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Result
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) dominated Rajasthan Royals (RR) with a nine-wicket win in Match 28 of the TATA IPL 2025 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. The final score was RCB 2, Rajasthan Royals 0, a clear testament to their superior performance and determination. The electric atmosphere and thrilling moments made it clear that RCB is a force to be reckoned with in TATA IPL 2025, leaving fans and critics equally impressed.
