- Rajasthan Royals posted 173/4 with Jaiswal scoring 75.
- RCB openers Kohli and Salt began the chase confidently.
- Krunal Pandya dismissed Samson right after the Powerplay.
Rajasthan Royals, led by Sanju Samson, put up a competitive total of 173/4 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. This was thanks largely to a fluent 75 from Yashasvi Jaiswal.
In response, Royal Challengers Bengaluru showed early intent, with Phil Salt top-edging a six off a bouncer from Jofra Archer. Virat Kohli’s presence at the crease gives RCB fans hope for a composed chase.
High-Stakes Battle in Jaipur as RR Set Target for Resurgent RCB
The 28th match of IPL 2025 saw Rajat Patidar’s RCB opt to bowl first against Rajasthan Royals. They were playing their first home game of the season. With both teams eager to bounce back from recent defeats, the atmosphere at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium was electric from the start.
Rajasthan Royals’ innings was built around Jaiswal’s classy 75, which held the innings together after a steady Powerplay. Sanju Samson aimed to switch gears post Powerplay. However, he was dismissed stumped trying to take on the spinners. This highlighted RR’s ongoing issues with middle-over acceleration.
RCB’s bowlers, particularly Krunal Pandya and the pace attack, kept the Royals from cutting loose. The death overs were managed well, restricting big-hitting threats. They ensured a total that doesn’t look out of reach for their batting lineup.
As the chase began, Virat Kohli and Phil Salt looked determined. Salt’s six off Archer, though fortuitous, showed RCB’s aggressive intent. With a solid platform laid, much will depend on the middle order. They need to convert this start into a winning finish and climb further up the points table.
With both teams closely matched and carrying the weight of past losses, the RR vs RCB clash is shaping up to be a defining moment in their IPL 2025 campaigns.
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