Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a thrilling 11-run victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 24, 2025, marking their first home win of the IPL 2025 season.
🏏 Match Summary: RCB vs RR – IPL 2025, Match 42
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Date: April 24, 2025
Result: RCB won by 11 runs
RCB Innings: 205/5 (20 overs)
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Virat Kohli: 70 (42 balls)
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Devdutt Padikkal: 50 (27 balls)
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Tim David: 23 (15 balls)
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Jitesh Sharma: 20* (10 balls)
RCB's innings was anchored by a solid 95-run partnership between Kohli and Padikkal, setting a formidable total of 205.
RR Innings: 194/9 (20 overs)
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Yashasvi Jaiswal: 49 (19 balls)
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Dhruv Jurel: 47 (34 balls)
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Nitish Rana: 28 (22 balls)
Despite a strong start, RR fell short by 11 runs, with RCB's Josh Hazlewood taking 4 wickets to stifle the chase.
🔍 Key Takeaways
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RCB's First Home Win: This victory ended RCB's home win drought in IPL 2025, providing a significant morale boost.
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Hazlewood's Bowling Masterclass: Josh Hazlewood's 4-wicket haul was instrumental in defending the total against a formidable RR batting lineup.
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RR's Middle-Order Collapse: Despite a promising start, RR's middle-order failed to capitalize, leading to their downfall.
📊 Match Scorecard Snapshot
RCB: 205/5 (20 overs)
RR: 194/9 (20 overs)
Top Performers:
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RCB: Virat Kohli (70), Devdutt Padikkal (50), Josh Hazlewood (4/33)
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RR: Yashasvi Jaiswal (49), Dhruv Jurel (47)
🗓️ What's Next?
RCB's next match is scheduled against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 28, 2025. A win would further solidify their position in the top four of the IPL 2025 points table.
❓ FAQs: RCB vs RR – April 24, 2025
🟩 Q1: Who won the match between RCB and RR on April 24, 2025?
RCB defeated Rajasthan Royals by 11 runs, securing their first home victory in IPL 2025.
🟩 Q2: Who was the top performer for RCB?
Virat Kohli scored a commanding 70 off 42 balls, and Josh Hazlewood took 4 wickets for 33 runs, playing a key role in defending the total.
🟩 Q3: What was the final score of the match?
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RCB: 205/5 (20 overs)
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RR: 194/9 (20 overs)
🟩 Q4: Where was the match played?
The match was played at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
🟩 Q5: How did Rajasthan Royals perform?
Despite an explosive start by Yashasvi Jaiswal (49) and Dhruv Jurel (47), RR couldn’t chase the target due to a mid-innings collapse.
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