Kohli, Salt Shine Bright as RCB Crush RR in Dominant IPL 2025 Victory
What a performance from Royal Challengers Bengaluru! If there were any doubts about their form heading into this match, they silenced every single one of them with a commanding nine-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals. This game had all the drama, skill, and flair that makes the IPL such a thrill to watch, and RCB just looked like a team on a mission.
Rajasthan Royals started the day with the bat, and while they didn’t collapse, they surely didn’t explode either. Yashasvi Jaiswal played a top-quality knock, scoring 75 off 47 balls, anchoring the RR innings and giving them hope of a defendable total. Dhruv Jurel chipped in late with a handy 35 off 23, and they ended up posting 173/4 — not bad, but a touch under par at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
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Then came the chase. And wow, RCB were ruthless. Phil Salt walked in and absolutely tore into the RR bowling. His 33-ball 65 was filled with clean, fearless hitting — the kind that leaves bowlers shaking their heads and captains scratching theirs. He was dropped early, and RR paid dearly for it. Once Salt was dismissed, it was all about King Kohli.
Virat Kohli, in his typical chasemaster mode, paced the innings beautifully. Calm, calculated, and classy — he brought up his fifty with a towering six and never looked in any sort of trouble. His unbeaten 62 ensured RCB stayed on track and never lost momentum. Devdutt Padikkal played a quiet but crucial supporting role with 40*, and together they crossed the finish line in just 17.3 overs.
RCB’s green jersey wasn’t just about the look — it was a symbol of dominance today. Their bowlers had done their job earlier by keeping RR in check, and the batters just took things from there like clockwork. With this win, RCB have now moved up to third in the points table, with four wins from six matches. Their next fixtures are against Punjab Kings, both home and away — and if they carry this form forward, they’ll be a serious title threat.
On the other side, Rajasthan Royals have plenty to think about. Dropped catches, missed run-outs, and a lack of penetration with the ball — they’ve now lost four out of six, and the road to playoffs just got tougher. They'll need to bounce back quickly, especially with table-toppers Delhi Capitals up next.
But today, the stage belonged to RCB. Kohli and Salt lit it up, and the team walked away with one of the most convincing wins of the season. If this is a preview of what’s to come, we’re in for a spicy second half of the IPL 2025.
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