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RCB Chases Down Rajasthan Royals with Ease in IPL 2025: Phil Salt’s Blistering 65 Leads the Way
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) continued their stellar form away from home, registering their fourth consecutive win in IPL 2025. They chased down Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) 173 with ease, winning by 9 wickets and 15 balls to spare. Phil Salt’s explosive 65 played a crucial role, pushing RCB back into the playoffs spot.
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Where the Game Was Won: RCB Dominates Early Powerplay
RCB sealed their win primarily during the first six overs of both innings. While Rajasthan Royals posted 45/0 in the Powerplay, RCB scored a hefty 65/0, thanks to Salt’s onslaught. His aggressive approach early on set the tone with four sixes and as many fours in the first six overs, giving RCB a commanding position. Moreover, the rapid start ensured that RCB was always ahead in the game, putting them in the driver’s seat from the outset.
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Rajasthan Royals: Slow Start, but Jaiswal Shines
Although Rajasthan Royals started their innings slowly, managing only 45 runs in the Powerplay, there were moments of brilliance. For instance, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s fantastic 75 off 48 balls offered hope for RR. However, RCB maintained their momentum and, thanks to Krunal Pandya’s crucial wicket, restricted RR from accelerating further. As a result, Rajasthan’s efforts fell short, and they couldn’t capitalize on the early partnership, eventually ending on a modest total.
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The Mid-Innings Drama: Salt and Kohli Steal the Show
Phil Salt continued his blistering knock, smashing a 28-ball 50 and helping RCB to 81/1 by the middle overs. Although he was let off on 40, Salt made Rajasthan pay with his clean hitting. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli played a steady innings, scoring his 100th T20 half-century, adding 62* runs to guide RCB to victory. Ultimately, RCB were never in doubt of winning the match, with both Salt and Kohli providing excellent finishing touches. Therefore, RCB were firmly in control throughout the match.
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Death Overs: RCB Clinches Victory with Ease
With the target in sight, RCB’s chase was comfortably in control. Notably, Devdutt Padikkal finished off the match with a brisk 40* from 28 balls. Subsequently, RCB comfortably crossed the target with 15 balls to spare, ending the match at 175/1 in 17.3 overs. In summary, RCB’s clinical chase underlined their dominance and composure under pressure.
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Final Thoughts
In conclusion, RCB displayed a dominant performance with both bat and ball, sealing a convincing 9-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals. The early onslaught from Phil Salt, combined with Kohli’s steady presence, proved too much for RR. Despite a solid start from Jaiswal, RR failed to capitalize, and RCB pushed forward toward the playoffs. Looking ahead, RCB will be determined to maintain their momentum as they aim for a strong finish in IPL 2025.
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