The atmosphere at Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium was electrifying on Sunday night. While home spectators dreamt of a Rajasthan Royals victory, Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis dashed those hopes.
Sports News: In a thrilling IPL 2025 match, Royal Challengers Bangalore handed Rajasthan Royals a crushing 9-wicket defeat at their home ground, the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Batting first, Rajasthan managed 173 runs, a score that proved insufficient against Bangalore's formidable batting lineup. RCB chased down the target in just the 18th over. Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis played pivotal roles in this impressive victory.
Rajasthan's Innings - Jaiswal Shines
Rajasthan's innings started briskly, particularly thanks to Yashasvi Jaiswal's impressive 75-run knock, which ignited some hope. Dhruv Jurel contributed 35 and Riyan Parag added 30, taking the score to 173. However, the middle order's weakness was once again exposed. RCB's bowlers bowled with discipline, restricting Rajasthan to a manageable total.
Du Plessis' Explosive Start, Kohli's Classy Finish
Chasing 174, RCB's opening pair launched a blistering attack. Faf du Plessis smashed 65 runs off just 33 balls, including 5 fours and 6 sixes, his aggressive and confident batting on full display. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli showcased his experience, scoring an unbeaten 62 off 45 balls. He prioritized rotating the strike, easing pressure and providing stability to the team. After du Plessis' dismissal, Kohli, along with Padikkal, forged an 83-run partnership, sealing the match decisively.
Rajasthan's Bowling Attack Ineffective
Rajasthan tried seven bowlers to defend their total, but none could contain Kohli and du Plessis. The only success came from Kumar Kartikeya, who dismissed du Plessis. The other bowlers were outplayed by Bangalore's strategy. While Yashasvi Jaiswal's 75-run knock offered Rajasthan some respectability, Virat Kohli's experience and composure proved decisive. Both innings were examples of high-class batting, but Kohli's performance secured the victory for his team. With this resounding win, RCB registered their fourth victory in six matches in IPL 2025.
