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| @josh hazlewood after dismissed Dhruv Jurel vs RR IPL 2025 |
The 42nd match of IPL 2025 took place on April 24, 2025 as RCB won against RR by 11 runs at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. RCB registered a game-changing victory which stopped their three-game home losing streak to reach third position on the points table with 12 points from nine matches.
RCB's Commanding Batting Performance :
RCB commenced their batting performance from the opening partnership which produced 61 runs between Phil Salt and Virat Kohli. Kohli received important support from Salt who scored 26 runs from 23 balls before Kohli took control of the match. Kohli delivered an excellent 70-run performance from his 42 balls which included eight boundaries and two powerful hits over the boundary. Padikkal scored 50 runs from his 27 deliveries with an attacking approach. The 95-run connection between these batters created a solid base for Royal Challengers Bangalore. An explosive partnership between Tim David and Jitesh Sharma enabled RCB to finish their innings at 205/5 after 20 overs with scores of 23* and 20* from their respective 15 and 10 balls faced.
Virat Kohli's Consistent Form :
During the 2025 IPL season Virat Kohli maintained his outstanding batting performance as RCB's vital player. RCB scored 205/5 against RR after Kohli made 70 powerful runs which became the backbone of their inning. Throughout his innings Kohli demonstrated his experience by using strategic pacing while picking shots with precision.
Kohli achieved his eighth IPL century by remaining undefeated with 113 runs from 72 balls in Jaipur during an earlier match against RR thus becoming the first cricketer to exceed 7,500 runs in IPL history. Through his 400th T20 match appearance he achieved his 56th IPL fifty which reinforced his position as a top player in cricket history.
Kohli's Impact on RCB's Campaign :
The consistent batting performance of Kohli helped RCB advance through this season. The combination of his ability to provide solid foundation in the innings framework together with his quick scoring accelerates RCB's batting performance. Through his years of experience Kohli provides essential leadership in high-pressure situations.
The upcoming matches will require RCB to sustain their success while Kohli's batting performance remains vital for winning the IPL championship. The game continues to gain inspiration from his unwavering dedication combined with his exceptional skills and intense passion.
RR's Valiant Chase Falls Short :
The inning began with a rapid start for RR because Yashasvi Jaiswal hit 49 runs in 19 balls in which he smacked seven boundaries and three towering sixes. RR's pursuit for victory ended in failure although Nitish Rana delivered 28 runs through his 22-ball innings and Riyan Parag collected 22 runs from 10 balls and Dhruv Jurel scored 47 runs from 34 balls. RCB's bowlers succeeded in closing down the game when they needed 18 more runs from only two overs with five wickets remaining. The combination of Krunal Pandya's crucial wicket-taking performance and Josh Hazlewood's outstanding death over achievements led to RCB's victory through the 'Player of the Match' recognition.
RR's Chase and Hazlewood's Heroics :
RR started their batting performance with intensity as Yashasvi Jaiswal took the lead. RR fought off frequent wicket losses because they needed only 18 runs to win during the last two overs. Hazlewood executed a remarkable penultimate over which gave RCB the advantage by allowing just one run while dismissing two vital batters. The Royal Challengers Bangalore secured their win with a final score of 194/9 as RR ran out of innings5
Strategic Insights and Turning Points :
The strategic decision to develop their top batting lineup at RCB successfully produced positive results for the team. Kohli displayed a crucial combination of aging the innings while keeping his strike rate at a solid level. Tim David and Jitesh Sharma joined the lineup to provide RCB with much-needed power during the death overs.
The strategic move to deploy Josh Hazlewood during death overs proved to be an outstanding decision for RCB. Under high-pressure situations Hazlewood demonstrated exceptional skills to deliver yorkers and slower balls which helped limit the scoring rate during matches. Krunal Pandya threw an economical bowling performance which succeeded in breaking up Rajasthan Royals' middle-order batting strength.
The quick start provided by Jaiswal at the beginning failed to translate into a successful run chase because RR lacked meaningful partnerships during the middle innings. The top-order platform went unused because the middle-order players failed to convert their opportunities.
Implications for Both Teams :
The victory allowed RCB to advance in points table standings while proving their capacity to succeed during high-stress moments. The team demonstrates its playoff potential through their effective combination of reliable batting performances and strategic alteration of bowling approaches.
The fifth defeat in a row by RR indicates serious issues with their current season. The team must concentrate on developing mutual relationships and improving unified execution of their plans to succeed. The team needs to address these problems if they want to recover from their current season decline.
Conclusion : RCB's clash with RR demonstrated IPL's ability to produce amazing encounters through perfect merges of team tactics together with player. RCB's all-around success during the tournament stands out as Kohli delivers at the batting crease and Hazlewood performs admirably with the ball. Sustaining their current pace through the rest of the league will determine their success.
Brief Scores :
RCB Innings : 205/5 (20 Overs) Virat Kohli 70 off 42 Balls (8 Fours And 2 Sixes), Devdutt Padikkal 50 off 27 Balls (4 Fours And 3 Sixes).
RR Bowling : Sandeep Sharma 2/45 (4 Overs), Wanindu Hasaranga 1/30 (4 Overs).
RR Innings : 194/9 (20 Overs) Yashasvi Jaiswal 49 off 19 Balls (7 Fours And 3 Sixes), Dhruv Jurel 47 off 34 Balls (3 Fours And 3 Sixes).
RCB Bowling : Josh Hazlewood 4/33 (4 Overs), Krunal Pandya 2/31 (4 Overs).
Player of the Match : Josh Hazlewood
Result : RCB Won by 11 Runs.