Overview

• Josh Hazlewood claimed 4 wickets for 33 runs, including two pivotal dismissals in the 19th over, to lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru to an 11-run victory over Rajasthan Royals.
• Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal built a 95-run partnership, with Kohli scoring 70 off 42 balls and Padikkal contributing 50 off 27, helping RCB post a formidable 205/5.
• Rajasthan Royals, chasing 206, fell short at 194/9 despite strong starts from Yashasvi Jaiswal (49) and Dhruv Jurel (47).
• Hazlewood's back-to-back dismissals of Jurel and Jofra Archer in the penultimate over decisively swung the match in Bengaluru’s favor.
• The win consolidates RCB's strong form in IPL 2025, while Rajasthan Royals suffer their fifth consecutive defeat, exposing middle-order inconsistencies.