RCB Breaks the Bengaluru Curse! Kohli & Hazlewood Shine in Epic Win Over RR | IPL 2025 Highlights
RCB vs RR: Royal Challengers Finally Rule at Home!
RCB finally gave their home fans something to cheer about!
Match Summary
RCB finally gave their home fans something to cheer about as they defeated RR by 11 runs in a high-scoring thriller. It was a complete performance — from power-packed batting to calm, clever bowling under pressure.
🔴 RCB Batting First – 205/5 in 20 Overs
Phil Salt and Virat Kohli gave RCB a strong start with a 61-run opening partnership.
Kohli was in full flow, smashing 70 runs off 42 balls with class and aggression.
Devdutt Padikkal played a breezy knock of 50 from 27 balls.
Quick cameos from Tim David (23*) and Jitesh Sharma (20*) ensured RCB crossed 200.
Top Batters
- Virat Kohli – 70 (42)
- Devdutt Padikkal – 50 (27)
🟡 RR's Chase – 194/9 in 20 Overs
Yashasvi Jaiswal was in beast mode early on, hammering 49 off just 19 balls.
The middle-order tried to keep up, with Dhruv Jurel scoring a classy 47.
But RCB’s bowlers, especially Josh Hazlewood, held their nerve.
Turning Point
In the 19th over, Hazlewood took 2 wickets and gave away just 5 runs. That sealed the deal for RCB!
🔥 Star Performer: Josh Hazlewood
- 4 wickets for just 33 runs
- Bowled brilliantly at the death
- Controlled the match with his variations and pace
🏆 Final Scorecard Snapshot
| Team | Score | Overs |
|---|---|---|
| RCB | 205/5 | 20.0 |
| RR | 194/9 | 20.0 |
RCB won by 11 runs.
📊 Impact on Points Table
| Team | Position | Points | Losses |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCB | 3rd | 12 | - |
| RR | 8th | 4 | 5 |
🧠 Quick Takeaways
- Virat Kohli is in red-hot form!
- RCB’s bowling finally clicked at the death.
- RR needs better middle-order support.
- Josh Hazlewood proves why experience matters.
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End Poll
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📌 Conclusion
This was more than just a win for RCB — it was a statement! They have momentum and a confident squad. As for RR, they need to regroup fast if they want to stay alive in the tournament.
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