By Sushant Agarwal
Published on | Apr 25, 2025
Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched a tense 11-run win over Rajasthan Royals in a high-scoring contest at Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Virat Kohli smashed a fluent 70 off 42 balls, setting the tone for RCB with boundaries all around the ground.
Devdutt Padikkal supported Kohli with a blazing 50 off 27, their 95-run stand anchoring RCB’s strong total.
Tim David (23*) and Jitesh Sharma (20*) added valuable late runs as RCB posted a formidable 205/5.
Yashasvi Jaiswal gave RR early momentum, hammering 49 off just 19 balls with 7 fours and 3 sixes.
Young Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored 16 off 12, showing fearless intent in the powerplay as RR raced to 52 in 4.1 overs.
After Jaiswal's exit, RCB clawed back with regular wickets—Krunal Pandya and Josh Hazlewood tightening the screws.
With 18 needed off 12, Hazlewood gave away just one run and took two wickets, ending with figures of 4/33.
The win keeps RCB’s playoff hopes alive, as they gain crucial momentum heading into the business end.
RR suffer their fifth straight loss. With only a five games left, they must win and win big in all their remaining games to stay alive.