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RR vs RCB Highlights, IPL 2025: Salt, Kohli lead RCB's 9-wicket win over RR

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Apr 13, 2025, 19:14:23 IST

RR vs RCB Highlights, IPL 2025: Salt, Kohli lead RCB's 9-wicket win over RR

Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPL 2025: Phil Salt's dynamic innings of 65 from 33 deliveries set the stage, whilst Virat Kohli's milestone 50th T20 half-century sealed a commanding nine-wicket victory for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Rajasthan Royals in the IPL on Sunday.

The decision to field first proved advantageous on a pitch with inconsistent bounce, though Yashasvi Jaiswal's skilful 75 from 47 balls highlighted Rajasthan Royals' innings of 173/4.

The Sawai Mansingh Stadium pitch presented challenging batting conditions, yet Salt's aggressive approach caught the home side off guard.

His innings featured six maximums and five boundaries, putting immediate pressure on RR's bowling attack.

His powerful display, complemented by Kohli's composed 62 not out from 45 deliveries (4x4, 2x6), enabled RCB to achieve the target of 174 comfortably, concluding the match in 17.3 overs.

This victory marked RCB's fourth success of the season, all achieved in away fixtures.

Salt demonstrated his aggressive intent immediately, sending Jofra Archer's delivery for six in the first over whilst surviving a close leg-before appeal.

His innovative batting technique, moving across the stumps to target the leg side, helped him reach his second half-century of the tournament in 28 balls, reducing the required runs to under 100 by the eighth over.

Earlier, 23-year-old Yashasvi Jaiswal (75) struck 10 fours and two sixes, handling the sluggish track with poise while others around him struggled.

In the death overs, Dhruv Jurel (35* off 23) played a useful cameo, which took RR past the 170-run mark.

18:47 (IST) Apr 13

IPL Live score: RCB win!

RCB stay unbeaten in away matches this season with an emphatic nine-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals (173/4) in Jaipur, thanks to Phiil Salt (65), Virat Kohli (62*) and Devdutt Padikkal's (40*) knocks, as they never allowed the RR bowlers a look-in. Rajasthan fielding left a lot to be desired, dropping plenty of catches, which made their task of defending 173/4 tougher. The win makes RCB No. 3 on the points table with their fourth win taking their points tally to 8, while RR stay seventh.

18:39 (IST) Apr 13

IPL Live Score: RCB in a hurry

Clearly, Kohli and Pdikkal have been told to get done with it early to boost the net run-rate. And Padikkal (29*) answers that call with a four and six off Deshpande. And lives a charmed life off the last ball, dropped at third-man. RCB 160/1 in 16 overs.

18:34 (IST) Apr 13

IPL Live Score: Virat Kohli gets to 100th fifty in T20s

The RCB icon brings up his landmark with a majestic straight SIX off Hasaranaga off the 39th ball of his innings, and finishes the over with a four through mid-wicket to take his total to 58* off 42 balls and RCB's to 146/1 in 15 overs. It's the 100th T20 half-century for Kohli, behind Australia's David Warner, who has scored 108 fifties.

18:25 (IST) Apr 13

IPL Live Score: RCB in control

At 124/1 in 13 overs and a well-set Virat 39* on the crease with Padikkal (13*), RCB are in cruist control with just 50 runs needed to win off 42 balls with nine wickets in hand.

18:17 (IST) Apr 13

RR vs RCB Live: Archer back in attack!

The English pacer comes back to bowl his third over, and gives away just six runs in the over. Virat batting 29, Padikkal on 7. RCB 106/1 in 11 overs.

18:10 (IST) Apr 13

RR vs RCB Live: Relief for RR, Salt departs!

'Impact sub' Kartikeya does the trick for RR, but has the damage been done already? Salt out caught in the deep by Jaiswal for 65 off 33 balls, including 5 fours and 6 sixes. RCB 94/1 in 9 overs, need 80 runs more to win off 66 balls.

18:04 (IST) Apr 13

RR vs RCB Live: Hasaranag into the atack, Salt gets to fifty

A powerful drive from Salt gave the long-off fielder no chance as the ball smashed into the boundary ropes. A 28-ball fifty for the opener. And he celebrates it with a SIX over mid-wicket. RCB 82/0 in 8 overs.

18:01 (IST) Apr 13

RR vs RCB Live: Impact player Kumar Kartikeya comes on to bowl

A good start by the left-arm spinner, gives away just five runs in the over. RCB 70/0 in 7 overs.

17:55 (IST) Apr 13

RR vs RCB Live: Salt living a charmed life!

After welcoming Theekshana with a six and four in the previous over, Salt (46* off 23) gets stuck into Sandeep Sharma, coming out to hit him for a SIX straight back, and it followed a third dropped catch, with Jaiswal putting down Salt and then missing a direct hit to run him out. And the English opener makes it look too easy as he toys with the bowler's mind, sending a full-toss on leg-side to the fine-leg fence for another FOUR. RCB 65/0 in 6 overs. Kohli batting on 18. End of Powerplay.

17:45 (IST) Apr 13

IPL Live Score: And Salt dropped as well!

A leading-edge off Salt's bat, but the return catch didn't stick for bowler Sandeep Sharma in his outstretched right hand. Two chances for RR, but none availed. RCB 37/0 in 4 overs.

17:42 (IST) Apr 13

IPL Live Score: Dropped!

Virat Kohli comes out to hit big against Sandeep Sharma and miscues it. But the skier is dropped by Riyan Parag coming in from long-on. That can really cost RR big. RCB 37/0 in 3.3 overs.

17:39 (IST) Apr 13

IPL Live Score: Jofra under the pump!

Salt (23*) has the measure of RR's English pacer, making room twice in a row for two pull shots. The first one went for a FOUR, beating a valiant attempt to catch by Hetmyer; and the next, bowled at 147.7kmph, deposited into the stands in front of square for a huge SIX. RCB 30/0 in 3 overs.

17:35 (IST) Apr 13

RCB vs RR Live Score: Tushar Deshpande runs in from the other end

And Kohli gets off the mark first ball, driving through the covers for a single. Getting the strike back later in the over, he chips the last ball over mid-wicket for his first four. RCB 14/0 in 2 overs.

17:29 (IST) Apr 13

RCB vs RR Live Score: Almost a wicket first ball

Jofra Archer's sharp in-cutter almost had Phil Salt, but a brush off the pad saved the RCB opener and the ball raced to the fine-leg fence for a FOUR. Off the fourth ball ball, after judging the short length early, Salt made room on the off-side to hook and got enough on it to go over the fine-leg fence for a SIX. RCB 10/0 in 1 over.

17:24 (IST) Apr 13

RCB vs RR Live Score: RCB ready for the run-chase

Phil Salt and Virat Kohli walk out to open for RCB, walking past the RR team in a huddle. They need 174 to win and maining their unbeaten record while on the road this season.

17:11 (IST) Apr 13

RCB vs RR Live Score: Rajasthan innings ends at 173/4

Bhuvi's last over brings the curtain down on RR innings, and the hosts have put up a par 173/4 on the board, thanks to Jaiswal's 75 and Jurel's unbeaten 35 off 23 balls. The over included the wicket of Hetmyer (9), caught in the deep by Padikkal. Parag also contributed with an important knock of 30. The last five overs saw 59 runs being scored.

17:05 (IST) Apr 13

RR vs RCB Live Score: Jurel goes big!

The RR keeper-batter Jurel (28* off 19) gets the final flourish, hits Yash Dayal's slower ball striaght back for a SIX, and then follows it up with FOUR wide of square leg. Hetmyer on 8. RR 162/3, one over left to play.

16:57 (IST) Apr 13

RR vs RCB Live Score: Six, and a dropped catch!

Dhruv Jurel (12*) deposits Suyash for a SIX and then gets dropped next ball, a sitter put down by Virat Kohli. RR 137/3 in 17 overs.

16:49 (IST) Apr 13

RR vs RCB Live Score: Out! Jaiswal lbw for 75

Hazlewood gets his revenge, sending back the dangerous Jaiswal for 75 off 47 balls. That's a massive blow! RR 126/3 in 16 overs.

16:47 (IST) Apr 13

RR vs RCB Live Score: Another six for Jaiswal

It's almost a Rishabh Pant-like shot, making room to hit fine on the leg-side, going down on one knee and eventually falling at the point of contact. Goes for SIX over deep fine-leg. And a misfield gives him another boundary, his 10th four. Jaiswal (75*) on the move!

16:40 (IST) Apr 13

RR vs RCB Live Score: Jaiswal on the offensive

The left-hander slices Suyansh over point for a four first ball after the strategic time-out. A single next ball takes Jaiswal to 63 off 42 balls. Dhruv Jurel at the other end is batting on 1. RR 112/2 in 14.3 overs.

16:32 (IST) Apr 13

IPL Live Score: Wicket! Parag walks back

Parag (30 off 22) hits Yash Dayal's slower ball, delivered from the back of the hand, straight to Virat Kohli, who doesn't miss those. End of the 56-run partnership. RR 105/2 in 13.2 overs.

16:30 (IST) Apr 13

RR vs RCB Live Score: RR reach hundred-run mark

The triple-figure mark for RR comes off a cheeky fine sweep by Jaiswal against Krunal and almost a catch to end the over. What an effort by Phil Salt right at the edge of the boundary! Saved a certain six there. RR 104/1 in 13 overs.

16:26 (IST) Apr 13

RR vs RCB Live Score: Half-century for Jaiswal

RR opener Jaiswal reaches his fifty off 35 balls, his second half-century of the season.

16:23 (IST) Apr 13

RR vs RCB Live Score: Jaiswal, Parag on the prowl

Parag (28*) hits his first six, a wristy shot off Krunal clearing the mid-wicket fence, followed by Jaiswal (49*) reverse-sweeping Suyansh for a four to begin the 12 th over. RR 95/1 in 12 overs.

16:19 (IST) Apr 13

RR vs RCB Live Score: Halfway mark

The RR innings has reached the halfway mark and stands at 77/1 in 10 overs, with Suyansh Sharma completing his first over, conceding 12 runs, including a dropped catch by Yash Dayal, who parried the ball to the boundary for a four.

16:13 (IST) Apr 13

RR vs RCB Live Score: Spin from both ends

With Liam Livingstone joining Krunal for spin in tandem, RCB captain Rajat Patidar looking to make run-scoring even tougher on this surface where the ball isn't bouncing much and keeping the batters guessing. RR 65/1 in 9 overs.

16:05 (IST) Apr 13

RR vs RCB Live Score: First wicket!

Krunal Pandya comes into the attack and strikes in his first over, getting the RR captain Samson stumped for 15. Fifity comes up with a single off the last ball of the over. RR 49/1 in 7 overs. Riyan Parag is the new batter in.

16:01 (IST) Apr 13

RR vs RCB Live Score: Stat check

It's the first time this sesaon that RCB haven't picked up a wicket in Powerplay, while 45/0 is the lowest Powerplay score for RR this season.

15:59 (IST) Apr 13

RR vs RCB Live Score: End of Powerplay

Nine runs of the last over of the Powerplay, including a four by Samson (13*), smashing Hazlewood past short-mid-wicket for a four. Jaiswal batting on 30*. RR 45/0 in 6 overs.

15:53 (IST) Apr 13

RR vs RCB Live Score: First six of the match

A massive straight six by Jaiswal as Yasha Dayal switches ends, but with little difference. and he finds the gap between a flying slip and gulley to send the ball to the third-man fence for four. Jaiswal batting on 29 off 19 and Samson on 5 off 10. RR 36/0 in 5 overs.

15:47 (IST) Apr 13

IPL Live Score: A welcome for Hazlewood

The left-hander keeps the bowlers guessing, smashing Bhuvi straight back for four, and then welcomes Hazlewood, who replaced Yash dayal, with a slice past the third-man fence for another four. RR 24/0 in 4 overs.

15:40 (IST) Apr 13

IPL Live Score: Jaiswal looking to play his shots

Yash dayal begins bowling from the other end, not Hazlewood. And his first over too finishes with a boundary off Jaiswal's bat, targeting the wide space between mid-wicket and long-on. RR 14/0 in 2 overs.

15:31 (IST) Apr 13

RR vs RCB Live Score: All set

A leg-bye gets RR going off the first ball from Bhuvneshwar to Jaiswal, which puts skipper Samson on strike. and he gets off the mark with a single to backward point. And Jaiswal comes out of his crease last ball to play a horizontal-bat shot straight past mid-off for four. RR 6/0 in 1 over.

15:25 (IST) Apr 13

RR vs RCB Live Score: Minutes away from start...

Rajasthan openers Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal will soon stride out, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood doing bowling duty first up for the visitors.

15:08 (IST) Apr 13

RR vs RCB Live Score: Here are the playing XIs ...

RCB: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal

RR: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c/wk), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande

15:06 (IST) Apr 13

Actually we also wanted to bowl first. Normally it gets better to bat is the local information here. We know the conditions and if we respect the opposition and play to potential, I think we will be fine. Ups and downs keep happening, can't allow doubts to enter into the dressing room. Hasaranga will be replacing our Farooqi.

RR captain, Sanju Samson, at the toss

15:05 (IST) Apr 13

We will bowl first. Surface looks pretty hard and good. We will know how the pitch behaves. This (wearing green jersey) is to raise awareness to plant more trees. Same team for us.

RCB captain, Rajat Patidar, after winning the toss

15:01 (IST) Apr 13

RCB vs RR Live Score: Toss News!

RCB captain Rajat Patidar wins the toss and decides to bowl first.

14:56 (IST) Apr 13

RCB vs RR Live Score: With toss coming up in just over five minutes, here's how the pitch in Jaipur may play

Deep Dasgupta and Varun Aaron doing the pitch report: "Looks like a good batting wicket. If we go closer to the wicket, there are a few cracks, but there's a lot of grass to bind it. It's not live grass, it's dead grass but grass still, it's going to bind it. Looks like a really good batting wicket, could assist the spinners a little towards the second innings. All in all, a really good batting surface. I would back both teams to get a lot of runs on this wicket."

14:38 (IST) Apr 13

RR vs RCB Live Score: Likely Playing XIs

RR predicted XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga/ Fazalhaq Farooqi, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma

RCB predicted XI: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone/ Jacob Bethell, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal

14:28 (IST) Apr 13

RR vs RCB Live Score: The squads

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (c), Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Abhinandan Singh, Romario Shepherd, Lungi Ngidi, Nuwan Thushara, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara.

Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson (c & wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Shubham Dubey, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kunal Singh Rathore, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Kwena Maphaka, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Ashok Sharma, and Vaibhav Suryavanshi.

14:16 (IST) Apr 13

RCB vs RR Live Score: Will he play?

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old cricket prodigy and Rajasthan Royals' youngest-ever IPL signing, had a practice session against England fast bowler Jofra Archer during nets in the run-up to this game. The young talent, who celebrated his 14th birthday last month, joined the Jaipur franchise for Rs 1.1 crore following the auction held in Jeddah last year. His signing marked a milestone as he became the youngest cricketer to secure an IPL contract since the tournament's inception.

14:04 (IST) Apr 13

RCB vs RR Live Score: Crunching numbers

13:54 (IST) Apr 13

My role definitely has changed. It definitely changes in every team you play. When I play for the India team, we are batting deep and we are expected to go hard from ball one, but here our team combination is such where we need to actually play a different kind of role. I think I am experienced enough to do that as well. And I think I am also experienced enough to take care of a young unit. We are definitely in the right hands with (coach) Rahul (Dravid) sir being there.

RR captain, Sanju Samson

13:45 (IST) Apr 13

RCB vs RR Live Score: How the 10 teams stack up on the leaderboard after 27 matches

13:35 (IST) Apr 13

RCB vs RR Live Score: The heartwarming scenes from the Kohli-Dravid reunion

— rajasthanroyals (@rajasthanroyals)

13:26 (IST) Apr 13

IPL Live Score: The match-up as it stands

13:19 (IST) Apr 13

We take it one game at a time. If everyone is confident, we look to make the most of it. We'll focus on playing good cricket, not focus on which venue it is. It's a special game for us with our green initiative, and wearing the green jersey makes it even more special and exciting.

RCB captain, Rajat Patidar

13:06 (IST) Apr 13

RR vs RCB Live Score: Where the teams stand

RCB suffered a six-wicket defeat against Delhi Capitals in their last match, while RR experienced a heavy 58-run loss to Gujarat Titans. RCB, having secured three victories in five matches, currently hold the fifth position in the middle of the table, whereas RR, with one fewer win in the same number of matches, find themselves at the seventh spot.

4 More Updates

RR vs RCB, IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bangalore maintained their perfect away record this season by securing a commanding nine-wicket victory against Rajasthan Royals (173/4) in Jaipur on Sunday.

The triumph was led by impressive batting performances from Phil Salt (65), Virat Kohli (62*) and Devdutt Padikkal (40*), who dominated the RR bowling attack throughout the chase.

UPDATED POINTS TABLE

Rajasthan's fielding performance was notably poor, with several dropped catches hampering their defence of 173/4.

The victory propelled RCB to the third position on the points table, accumulating 8 points from their fourth win, whilst Rajasthan Royals remained in seventh place.

UPCOMING MATCH SCHEDULE

Earlier in the match, RR's opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal displayed impressive form, notching up 75 runs from 47 balls, marking his second fifty of the tournament. He built crucial partnerships with captain Sanju Samson and teammate Riyan Parag.

The young opener was part of two significant partnerships, first putting up 49 runs with Samson (15) followed by a 56-run stand with Parag (30) to strengthen RR's position.

RR vs RCB Highlights, IPL 2025: Salt, Kohli lead RCB's 9-wicket win over RR

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Match Statistics

Head to Head in IPLTotal Matches 22

Venue

Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

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