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Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Highlights, IPL 2025: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt Smash Fifties, RCB Cruise To 9-Wicket Win vs RR
Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Highlights, IPL 2025: Virat Kohli stayed unbeaten till the end as RCB chased down 174 with ease vs RR.
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- Updated:April 13, 2025 07:02 pm IST
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Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Highlights: Virat Kohli and Phil Salt slammed half-centuries as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) cruised to a nine-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2025. Batting first, RR managed a total of 173/4 in 20 overs, led by Yashasvi Jaiswal's excellent 75 off 47 balls. RCB got off to a flying start in their run chase as Salt smashed a 33-ball 65, before Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal steered them home. With the win, RCB jump up to third spot in the IPL 2025 points table. (SCORECARD) (DC vs MI Live Updates)
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- 18:59 (IST)RR vs RCB LIVE: Thank you!That's a wrap for today's coverage of the RR v RCB clash. The visitors came in their unique green jersey, and put in a complete performance. But IPL 2025 action isn't over. We have a double-header today, as Delhi Capitals take on Mumbai Indians.Follow our live coverage of that match! CLICK HEREThank you, and see you there.
- 18:56 (IST)RR vs RCB LIVE: How can RR improve?Rajasthan Royals struggled to fire with the bat early on, and lacked the bite with ball in hand. Their fourth loss in six games, and another jolt to their momentum. They need to string some wins together now to stay in playoff contention.RR next face table-toppers Delhi Capitals on April 16.
- 18:55 (IST)RR vs RCB LIVE: A great winA superb win for RCB. Won the toss, opted to bowl and did their job well. Yes, a couple of catches dropped, but otherwise a complete showing by Rajat Patidar's men. They restricted RR to just 173, and then chased it down with conviction.RCB move up to 3rd in the IPL 2025 table, with 4 wins in 6 games. Their next two games are against Punjab Kings, home and away, on April 18 and 20.
- 18:49 (IST)RR vs RCB LIVE: RCB WIN!Royal Challengers Bengaluru win! Devdutt Padikkal brings up the winning runs with a boundary. He ends on 40, Kohli remains unbeaten on 62. Phil Salt smashed 65 earlier, and this is been a dominant win for RCB in green stripes.RCB 175/1 (17.3) beat RR 173/4 (20) by 9 wickets.
- 18:37 (IST)RR vs RCB LIVE: 4. 6 Padikkal!Devdutt Padikkal now in the mood. Boundary through mid-off on the first ball, and then pulled over fine-leg for a maximum. Tushar Deshpande has been brought in to the attack, but nothing seems to be able to stop RCB from winning today.RCB 158/1 (15.4)
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- 18:08 (IST)RR vs RCB LIVE: OUT!Phil Salt departs! He had hit a six off the last ball over mid-wicket, tries to go for the same region again but this time picks out the fielder at long-on. Good catch taken by Yashasvi Jaiswal, who had dropped him earlier.Much-needed wicket for RR.RCB 92/1 (8.4)
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- 17:59 (IST)RR vs RCB LIVE: Kumar Kartikeya inKumar Kartikeya has come in to the attack for Rajasthan Royals. The left-arm spinner has been brought on as an impact sub, with Nitish Rana going out. RR need to find a solution soon, and end this opening stand. Bowls a tidy over. Just 5 off it.RCB 70/0 (7)
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- 17:53 (IST)RR vs RCB LIVE: Dropped!Yashasvi Jaiswal has put Phil Salt down! Needed to be a sharp, low catch but Jaiswal cannot hang on. And then a run out chance is squandered at the non-striker's end! Had it hit, Salt was gone by a mile. Sandeep Sharma not there to collect and dismiss.Salt survives twice on the same ball. Drama.RCB 59/0 (5.3)
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- 17:46 (IST)RR vs RCB LIVE: 4, 6 Salt!Phil Salt continues the rampage! Samson has handed the ball to Theekshana, but nothing seems to be able to stop the Englishman at the moment. He got out after a good start in the previous game, can this be the match he converts it to a big score?50 up for RCB in 5 overs.RCB 50/0 (5)
- 17:25 (IST)RR vs RCB LIVE: Perfect game for the 'Chasemaster'?Virat Kohli has hit two half-centuries in IPL 2025, while Phil Salt hasn't even managed that. With a tricky chase of 174 on the cards, could this bring out the best in Kohli? RCB have won 3 of their first 5 games, and a win is necessary to stay in touch with the leading group.First ball, inside edge for 4! Salt against Archer.RCB 4/0 (0.1)
- 17:24 (IST)RR vs RCB LIVE: Under par score?The average first innings score at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium is 180. RR have fallen 7 runs short of that. How do Virat Kohli and Phil Salt go about this run chase now? Onus on them to make a difference. They'll be up against the ferocious Jofra Archer now, who's in great form.
- 17:16 (IST)RR vs RCB LIVE: Great knock by JaiswalYashasvi Jaiswal played very well today. No RR batter seemed to be free-flowing, so a knock of 75 off 46 is an excellent one by the southpaw. Started well when Samson struggled, and scored big for his highest score of IPL 2025.Dhruv Jurel was put down by Kohli, and he played a valuable 23-ball 35 too!
- 17:14 (IST)RR vs RCB LIVE: RR end on 173Nitish Rana slaps a boundary off the final ball, as Rajasthan Royals post a total of 173. Good bowling by RCB, and it will be interesting to see how Virat Kohli and co. go about this run chase. Should be a tight affair!RR 173/4 (20 overs)RCB Target: 174
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- 16:56 (IST)RR vs RCB LIVE: Kohli drops!Dhruv Jurel, big shot! Into the crowd, over mid-wicket. He has timed the slog sweep to perfection. Oh, and has Kohli put a catch down? That is a sitter put down at long-off! Kohli sinks his head. Big chance goes begging.Suyash Sharma wicketless in 4 overs.RR 137/3 (17)
- 16:43 (IST)RR vs RCB LIVE: 5 overs to go!We have just 5 overs left in the Rajasthan Royals innings. They have wickets in hand, but the run-rate is under 8. It is high time for the men in pink to go hard now. And Jaiswal seems to have got the message. Ramp shot for 6 off Hazlewood!RR 120/2 (15.1)
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- 16:30 (IST)RR vs RCB LIVE: What an effort!Phil Salt, almost! That could've been the catch of the tournament. Jaiswal hit it very hard, was surely going for six, but Salt prevents it with an excellent piece of fielding. Times his jump perfectly and had he held on, what a catch it could've been.RR 104/1 (13)
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