Overview

• Royal Challengers Bengaluru ended their home losing streak with an 11-run victory over Rajasthan Royals at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
• Virat Kohli scored 70 and Devdutt Padikkal added 50, forming a 95-run stand that helped RCB post 205/5.
• Josh Hazlewood's crucial 19th over, where he took two wickets for just one run, was pivotal in defending the target.
• Rajasthan Royals, now with seven losses in nine matches, are eliminated from playoff contention, continuing their struggles without injured captain Sanju Samson.
• RCB's win moves them to third in the IPL 2025 standings with a 6-3 record, boosting their playoff prospects.