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Royal Challengers Bengaluru Finally Win at Home
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium finally witnessed a home win for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2025, as they edged past Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 11 runs in a high-voltage clash. After a string of disappointing home losses, this victory brought much-needed relief to the team and their passionate fanbase.
Kohli’s Cheeky Remark After the Match
After playing a brilliant knock of 70 off 42 balls, Virat Kohli shared a humorous yet honest take on RCB’s home struggles during the post-match presentation.
“The first challenge is winning the toss (chuckles),” Kohli told JioHotstar.
Moreover, he explained how dew in the second innings had made it difficult for teams to defend totals at this venue.
RCB Finally Cracks the Code at Chinnaswamy
Interestingly, RCB had lost all four tosses at home this season. Nevertheless, they were asked to bat first once again. This time, however, Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal built a strong 95-run partnership that laid the foundation for a competitive total of 205/5
Josh Hazlewood’s Brilliance Seals the Win
Crucially, the turning point of the match came in the death overs. Josh Hazlewood delivered a stunning match-winning spell of 4/33. Thanks to his disciplined bowling under pressure, RCB finally broke their home jinx and climbed to third place in the points table.
Kohli on Team Strategy and Clarity
Kohli also highlighted the importance of sticking to a clear strategy:
“One guy bats through, others go hard around him.”
Clearly, with this win, RCB has not only restored confidence but also gained crucial momentum as the tournament enters its second half.
Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Hazlewood – Heated Moment
Tensions flared when Yashasvi Jaiswal, after scoring a fiery 49 off 19 balls, exchanged words with Hazlewood post-dismissal. The heated send-off prompted the umpire to step in and issue a warning to RCB captain Rajat Patidar.
Final Thoughts
While the win brought smiles to RCB fans, Kohli’s cheeky yet insightful comments reflected the team’s focus and determination. Now that they’ve solved their home woes, and with an already strong away record, RCB could become serious contenders for the IPL 2025 title.
