RCB Dominate Rajasthan Royals with Strong Batting in IPL 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru had a great match against Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2025 and won comprehensively. The game was indicative of how formidable the RCB batting order is particularly when the likes of Virat Kohli and Phil Salt are playing their best cricket. The game was held at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, and spectators witnessed a thrilling spectacle of cricket. Rajasthan Royals sent their batsmen out first and scored 173 runs with four wickets down in their 20 overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal delivered a brilliant knock for RR and contributed 75 runs off 47 balls. His innings helped Rajasthan Royals set a good total on the board but it was not sufficient in the end.

RCB seemed confident from the very beginning of their innings. Phil Salt started with a bang and attacked the bowlers from the word go. He played with ease and completed his half-century in quick time. Salt scored 65 runs off only 33 balls and provided RCB with the ideal start they required while chasing the target. His attacking style made things simple for the rest of the team. Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal took over the chase after Salt was out. They maintained the momentum and never allowed the required run rate to get out of control. Kohli was serene and composed as he played a captain's knock and remained unbeaten until the end. His intelligent batting and experience assisted RCB in wrapping up the game with ease.

Padikkal too played a second-fiddle role and ensured that the team hit the target without any further setbacks. RCB completed the chase in 17.3 overs and won the match by nine wickets. It was one of their most comfortable wins this season. This victory also helped them move up to the third spot on the IPL 2025 points table. It has boosted their chances of making it to the playoffs. The entire team looked sharp and in control throughout the match. Kohli’s leadership and Salt’s explosive batting made the biggest impact in this game.

Rajasthan Royals worked hard with the bat but their bowling failed to check the might RCB order. Jaiswal was the best among them with 75 runs in an inning that kept RR in contention for a while. But the moment RCB started chasing the score, it became apparent that the target would be insufficient. Neither of the RR bowlers managed to apply pressure nor to grab wickets swiftly. That handed RCB complete control of the game and they never once appeared to be in trouble during the chase for runs.

This match again indicated why Virat Kohli is among the top-rated players in the world. He played without a problem and never took any unrequired risks. His timing was spot on as was his placement, and he led the chase with class and patience. Phil Salt too demonstrated his worth to the side with his hitting at the top of the order. These two players performed their role flawlessly and turned the match into an one-sided contest eventually.

Since the season for IPL 2025 is in progress, sides are doing every bit they can to emerge as winners of games and gain qualification for the playoffs. Through such a commanding outing RCB has made a serious statement. Their batting order appears threatening and their confidence level is increasing with each match. If they continue to play in this fashion, they will be difficult to beat in the future matches. Rajasthan Royals will have to come back fast and work on their bowling if they wish to remain in the hunt.

All in all it was a comprehensive performance by RCB. They overhauled the target of 174 with comfort and secured the match by nine wickets. Kohli stayed not out and led from the front as Salt's brisk fifty laid the platform. Padikkal played his role and accompanied Kohli to complete the chase comfortably. RCB supporters will be satisfied with the outcome and will wish that their side carries on with the same spirit. The IPL 2025 is becoming increasingly thrilling with every match and such performances are enhancing it further.