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RCB vs RR IPL 2025 42nd Match
In a high-octane encounter at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Rajasthan Royals (RR) won the toss and opted to field first, hoping to chase under lights on a typically batting-friendly pitch. The clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) turned out to be an absolute thriller, with RCB emerging victorious by 11 runs in a high-voltage encounter. It was a match packed with explosive batting, crucial partnerships, and nail-biting death overs that had fans on the edge of their seats till the very last ball.
🔴 RCB Sets a Competitive Total
RCB, after being put to bat first, made an impressive total of 203 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. The opening pair of Virat Kohli and Phil Salt gave them a flying start with a blazing 81-run partnership in just 6.4 overs. Salt looked aggressive early on, smashing 4 boundaries in his knock of 26 runs off 23 balls, before falling to Wanindu Hasaranga.
Kohli then joined hands with Devdutt Padikkal to steady the innings and push the scoreboard ahead. The duo added 75 runs, taking RCB to 156 in 15.1 overs, before Kohli was dismissed by Jofra Archer. He made a well-crafted 70 off 42 balls, playing the anchor role. Padikkal continued the momentum with a swift 50 from just 27 balls, ensuring RCB crossed the 200-run mark.
🔵 RR’s Chase Starts Strong
RR’s reply started on a high note with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Suryavanshi putting up 52 runs in just 4.2 overs. Suryavanshi was the first to fall, scoring 16 off 12 balls, dismissed by Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Jaiswal, however, was in sublime touch, smashing 49 off just 19 balls, including 3 sixes and 7 fours, before falling just short of a well-deserved half-century.
The middle order of Rajasthan Royals kept the chase alive and brought the match down to the wire. With just 17 runs needed in the final 2 overs, RR seemed well on course for a win.
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🔥 Final Overs Drama of RCB vs RR IPL 2025 42nd Match – RCB Bowlers Seal the Deal
In the RCB vs RR IPL 2025 42nd match, we got a twist. Josh Hazlewood delivered a sensational 19th over, picking up two crucial wickets and conceding only 1 run, completely turning the game on its head.
In the final over, Yash Dayal took center stage. On his very first ball, he dismissed the dangerous Shubham Dubey, and on the third delivery, Hasaranga was run out, putting the final nail in the coffin.
🎯 RCB’s Bowling Highlights
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Josh Hazlewood: 4 overs – 33 runs – 4 wickets
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Krunal Pandya: 4 overs – 31 runs – 2 wickets
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Yash Dayal: 1 wicket (including a brilliant final over)
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 1 wicket
🏆 A Well-Fought Win
In the RCB vs RR IPL 2025 42nd match, RCB’s all-round performance, especially their death bowling, proved to be the difference in a closely contested game. With this win, they not only collected crucial points but also boosted their confidence as the tournament progresses.
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