RCB captain Rajat Patidar‘s luck turned as he won the toss and opted to bowl first. The powerplay remained evenly poised, with Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal preserving their wickets. Meanwhile, RCB was content with restricting RR to just 40 runs in the first 6 overs.
However, RR’s batting never gained momentum, as they kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Jaiswal took some time to settle in but went on to score his second half-century of the season. He made 75 runs off just 47 balls, hitting 10 fours and 2 sixes. Riyan Parag and Dhruv Jurel also contributed with 30 and 35 runs, respectively. The inaugural champions finished with a respectable total of 173 runs at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
Virat Kohli and Phil Salt ensured a smooth chase, scoring 65 runs in the powerplay. The English batter played the aggressor, while Kohli anchored the innings. After Salt was dismissed for 65, Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal kept the momentum going and maintained a steady flow of runs.
Padikkal’s role this season has been clearly defined, allowing Kohli to play his natural game. The King became the first Indian to score 100 half-centuries in T20 cricket, second only to David Warner. The young left-hander contributed 40 runs off 27 balls and hit the winning shot. With this win, RCB moves back into the top half of the points table, while RR continues to struggle with 4 losses and just 2 wins.
Fans react to RCB’s dominant win over struggling Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025
Fans praised RCB’s performance against Samson’s team in tough conditions. While some fans appreciated captain Patidar’s performance, others stated that the three-time finalist’s chase was professional. One fan labeled Kohli the “Chase Master.”
Another fan expressed frustration with the Rajasthan Royals, calling them a “boring” team. Fans also pointed out that this was RCB’s fourth away win of the season. One user praised their dominance in away games, while another mocked RCB, saying they would lose on their home ground anyway. Here are some of the top fan reactions:
One fan believed that Bengaluru might actually win the IPL trophy this season. Another praised Salt, saying he could have defeated Delhi Capitals too if not for that run-out. Meanwhile, a Royals fan criticized their batting, pointing out that both Samson and Parag failed to capitalize on their starts.