The stage is set for game 42 of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are hosting Rajasthan Royals at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Both sides lock horns with Rajasthan on the back of some subpar performances in their last few matches. Furthermore, with RCB yet to register a win at home, Patidar's men will hope to improve their record at home as well.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have broken their home curse this season! The side has defeated Rajasthan Royals in Bengaluru by 11 runs after a brilliant piece of bowling in the second innings.
Yash Dayal takes a crucial wicket! Shubham Dubey departs as RR lose their eighth wicket on a score of 189.
Jofra Archer departs on a goden duck, Hazlewood takes two in two. RR lose their 7th.
Josh Hazlewood takes the crucial wicket of Dhruv Jurel. RR now 189-6, and the side's chances of winning look slimmer by the moment.
Shimron Hetmyer departs on a score of 11 runs in eight deliveries. RR now 162-5.
Dhruv Jurel and Shimron Hetmyer are on the strike, RR now 160-4 after 16 overs, the side will have to accelerate in the upcoming overs if they are looking to win this game.
Nitish Rana departs on a score of 28 runs! Krunal Pandya strikes yet again, RR now in deep deep trouble, the score reads 134-4.
Krunal Pandya has brought RCB right back into the game, taking the crucial wicket of Riyan Parag! RR now 113-3.
Riyan Parag departs, handing a high catch to Jitesh Sharma. RR now 110-3.
Hazlewood strikes! Yashasvi Jaiswal departs on a score of 49 runs. RR now 72-2.
Rajasthan Royals are off to a good start. After 2 overs, the score reads 26-0.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have registered their highest ever total against Rajasthan Royals in the last 10 years. Royals will need to chase 206 runs in the second innings.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are edging towards 200 runs in the first innings. Tim David and Jitesh Sharma will look to put in their best shot in the 20th over. The score reads 197-4 after 19 overs.
Sandeep Sharma takes another wicket! Rajat Patidar departs cheaply! RCB now 163-3.
Sandeep Sharma strikes! Devdutt Padikkal departs on a score of 50 runs. Nitish Rana takes a juggling catch. RCB now 161-3.
Jofra Archer takes the crucial wicket of Virat Kohli. The ace batter departs on a score of 70 runs. RCB now 156-2.
Royals are starting to struggle here. Devdutt Padikkal and Virat Kohli have built a dangerous partnership in the first innings. After 14 overs, the score reads 134-1.
Virat Kohli has completed his 50 in 32 deliveries! The star batter continues to put in his best performance for his franchise. RCB now 104-1 after 11.4 overs.
Devdutt Padikkal and Virat Kohli are on the crease. After 10 overs, both batters will now hope to increase the run rate in the next 10 overs. The score reads 83-1.
Wanindu Hasaranga takes the first wicket of the day! Phil Salt has handed a high catch to Shiimron Hetmyer. RCB now 61-1, Salt goes for 26.
RCB have completed the powerplay without losing a single wicket! Phil Salt and Virat Look in good touch. After six overs, the score reads 59-0.
Kohli and Salt are looking good, they have evaded RR's bowling attack so far, and the duo have started to look comfortable on the pitch now. After 4 overs, the score reads 37-0.
Salt and Kohli are getting a feel of the pitch here. A few close calls, but both batters are surviving out there. After 2 overs, the score reads 18-0.
Virat Kohli and Phil Salt are all set to kick off the first innings in Bengaluru. Both batters will hope for a good start to the game.
Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubham Dubey, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag(c), Dhruv Jurel(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar(c), Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
Rajasthan Royals have won the toss here in Bengaluru, and the side has opted to bowl first against Bengaluru. The side will hope for a good performance with both the bat and the ball.
The stage is set for game 42 of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025! Royal Challengers Bengaluru host Rajasthan Royals at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, and both sides will hope for a good performance in the upcoming game.
