RCB Won By 11 Runs: Virat’s 70, Hazelwood 4 wickets, RR Eliminated

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stopped their home losing streak with an exciting 11-run victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 42 of the IPL 2025, which was played on April 24 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Match Summary

Virat Kohli’s 70 and Devdutt Pattikal’s 50, RCB scored 205

In just 20 overs, RCB built a commanding 205/5.Virat Kohli lead the attack with a dominant 70 off 42 balls, giving the innings a strong start.In order to maintain momentum during the middle overs, Phil Salt scored a consistent 26 runs, while Devdutt Padikkal added 34. RCB's batting order was too strong for RR's bowlers to contain, despite a late push from Wanindu Hasaranga, who took 1 wicket.

Josh Hazelwood’s 4 wickets, RR batting lineup score 194

RR scored 194/9 in their 20 overs while chasing 206.Yashasvi Jaiswal got off to a quick start with 49 runs, but the chase was slowed down by frequent wickets.After his heroic efforts and 47-run knock, Dhruv Jurel did not have any help from the other end.Josh Hazlewood was RCB's most impressive bowler, taking four wickets and winning Player of the Match.

 

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