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In a one-sided Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) delivered a dominant performance, defeating Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 9 wickets with 15 balls to spare. The result marked RCB’s fourth consecutive away win in IPL 2025, a remarkable feat that continues to highlight their form in the tournament. Rajasthan set a challenging target of 174 runs after posting 173/4 in their 20 overs. Despite a promising start by RR’s openers, RCB’s clinical chase, spearheaded by Phil Salt and Virat Kohli, dismantled any hopes of a Rajasthan comeback. Their power-packed batting display saw RCB chase down the target with ease, showing both composure and aggressive intent. With this victory, RCB has made a statement about their intent in IPL 2025, sending a strong message to their opponents.
Rajasthan Royals’ innings: Yashasvi Jaiswal’s spark with a crucial half-century
RR, sent in to bat first after losing the toss, set a competitive total of 173/4, but it was clear that their innings lacked the momentum needed to set a daunting target. The innings was largely built around the impressive knock from Yashasvi Jaiswal, who played a dazzling inning of 75 off 47 balls, hitting 10 boundaries and 2 sixes. Jaiswal’s knock was a beacon of stability in an otherwise erratic batting display. He played some elegant strokes through the cover and pulled the ball expertly in the powerplay.
However, as the innings progressed, RR lost wickets at crucial junctures. Riyan Parag’s quickfire 30 from 22 balls and Dhruv Jurel’s calm 35 not out off 23 balls added some much-needed depth, but the batting unit never fully gained momentum. Josh Hazlewood and Krunal Pandya were the standout bowlers for RCB, with Hazlewood’s disciplined 1/26 in 3 overs being particularly valuable in halting the RR batters.
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RCB’s chase: Phil Salt and Virat Kohli’s masterclass overpowers RR’s bowling attack
In response to the target of 174, RCB came out with a well-defined strategy, combining attacking cricket with smart placement. The opening pair of Salt and Kohli ensured that RCB’s chase was underway with intent, and they took full advantage of any loose deliveries from Rajasthan’s bowlers. Salt was in breathtaking form, producing an innings that was a joy to watch. He was aggressive from the outset, scoring 65 runs off just 33 balls. His knock included 5 boundaries and 6 towering sixes, as he took on the RR bowlers without any hesitation.
On the other hand, Kohli, the ever-reliable captain, played a calm and composed innings, finishing on 62 not out off 45 balls. Kohli rotated the strike effectively and anchored the chase, ensuring that the required run rate remained within control. His partnership with Salt was a masterclass in the art of run-chases, with both players attacking when necessary but never losing their composure. The pair built an unbroken stand of 115 runs, and by the time Salt departed, Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal (who finished with 40 not out from 28 balls) ensured that RCB reached their target in just 17.3 overs.
Here’s how fans reacted:
The impact of Phil Salt in our three wins is massive. Man takes pitch, bowling attack J it out of his mind & just WHACKS.
— arfan (@Im__Arfan) April 13, 2025
Phil Salt – Value for money. Yes, he rode his luck a bit today but he is so good in the PP. And in these conditions, PP overs gained even more significance.
— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) April 13, 2025
Phil Salt & Virat Kohli, a T2O pair made in heaven. They just need to sort their running between the wickets & they are just PERFECT for each other.
— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) April 13, 2025
After Virat , ABD nd Gayle no player has moved me like Phil Salt , what a player Man, absolute beast! I'm in awe. 👏🏻
— Faizan Wani (@_Caged_) April 13, 2025
Fairs Kohli sir. This is a true run chase master. And, he has shown why he understands it more than us.
Complete conviction in his gameplay, executed to perfection, now almost seen off the chase.
Also, a lot of credit to Phil Salt.
— Tushar 🏏 (@mainlycricket) April 13, 2025
Warra Knock Phil Salt well played well played , Tought pitch 65 of 33 no joke well played 🫡🫡
— Sai (@akakrcb6) April 13, 2025
no matter whose home ground it is, Kohli…Kohli… chants are constant.
— Pr𝕏tham (@Prxtham_18) April 13, 2025
RCB continue to dominate away games.
This is going to end nicely for top 6 teams.
Another home team with strong home record, unable to execute their plans. 👌
— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) April 13, 2025
RCB have now beaten RR in each of the last five day games between the two teams#cricket #IPL2025 #RRvRCB pic.twitter.com/YkkjzRwmC7
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 13, 2025
Do you get 𝘋é𝘫à 𝘝𝘶 🎶🎵 #PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #RRvRCB pic.twitter.com/cW5k0V1TyV
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) April 13, 2025
