RCB vs RR: Match Details

• Teams: RCB vs RR
• Date: 24 April 2025
• Time: 7:30 pm.
• Venue: Bengalore

Rajasthan Royals are facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru today in a highly anticipated IPL 2025 match. The match is taking place at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. People were looking forward to seeing Wanindu Hasaranga returning to the ground as part of the Rajasthan Royals' playing XI.

Hasaranga had missed a couple of games earlier this season due to personal issues. His comeback is a huge relief for the Royals, given his experience as a spinner and his capacity to hold the middle overs together. His performance today can be the make-or-break factor for the game.

The Royals are in a difficult position since their regular captain, Sanju Samson, is ruled out of action because of a side injury. His unavailability is a major loss, but the team has asserted faith in young Riyan Parag by making him captain for this game.

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Leadership Shift as Parag Takes the Reins

Since Samson is out of commission, Riyan Parag has led the team for the first time in the IPL. It's a big responsibility for the youngster, and everyone will be watching how he guides the team. He has been performing well with the bat, and people are expecting him to inspire the team with his performance and captaincy.

As the game progresses, the presence of Hasaranga and the new captaincy duo makes this an interesting game. Rajasthan Royals will be seeking a good team effort to win a crucial league-stage match.

As With the excitement mounting for IPL 2025, the Rajasthan Royals have released a significant update regarding their skipper, Sanju Samson. The franchise has confirmed that Samson will be missing their next game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) because of a side strain. This unexpected news has created confusion regarding the team's leadership plan and the skipper's availability for the remaining season.

Sanju Samson has been the fulcrum of the Rajasthan Royals over the years. With his laid-back nature and explosive batting, not only has he led the team from the front, but also played the role of team management and player development. Earlier this year, he played an active role in formulating the team's retention plans and worked closely with head coach Rahul Dravid to have a strong core for next year's 2025 season. Players such as Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, and Sandeep Sharma were retained under that plan.

Sadly, Samson has been troubled by injuries in the recent seasons. After getting over a finger injury which had kept him out of initial matches, he had returned to the playing eleven with great hopes. But this recent side strain has again ruled him out, and the franchise has confirmed that he will not be accompanying the team to Bengaluru.

Riyan Parag to captain Rajasthan Royals in Samson's absence as team eyes strong IPL 2025 run

Riyan Parag will lead Rajasthan Royals in Prithvi Samson's absence as the team looks to have a good IPL 2025 run.

In Samson's stead, teen sensation Riyan Parag will be called upon to spearhead the Royals. Parag has already led the Royals in the early games of the season and made a positive impression with his leadership and batting skills. His elevation is part of the Royals' larger plan to develop future captains in the team.

The Rajasthan Royals are well-placed on the points table, and though Samson's absence is a setback, the depth and balance in their team provide hope. Fans all over the world will be eagerly looking forward to good news about Samson's fitness, as the Royals look to have a successful streak in IPL 2025.

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At the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) faced a tough outing against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their IPL 2025 encounter, suffering a comprehensive nine-wicket defeat. The match featured an intense moment between RR’s left-arm spinner, Kumar Kartikeya, and RCB’s legendary batter, Virat Kohli, where a tense on-field exchange took place. However, Kartikeya maintained his composure admirably, diffusing the situation with calm and earning Kohli’s respect in the process.

Despite the heavy loss, Kartikeya stood out as RR's most impactful player. Brought in as an impact substitute, he was the only bowler to take a wicket in RCB’s dominant chase. His crucial breakthrough came when he dismissed the dangerous Phil Salt, who had already hammered 65 runs off just 33 balls. Kartikeya’s smart short delivery forced Salt into a mistimed shot that landed safely in the deep, offering RR a glimmer of hope.

Though RCB comfortably sailed to victory, the dismissal marked a small moral victory for Kartikeya. His calm demeanor and effective bowling under pressure did not go unnoticed. As Salt exited the field, Kohli acknowledged Kartikeya’s efforts by extending a courteous handshake, a gesture that highlighted the spirit of sportsmanship and mutual respect between the players—even in a one-sided contest.

KK x VK: A short story. 💗🤝😂 pic.twitter.com/R6bxYaM3oj

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 14, 2025

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How Kartikeya Kept His Calm

During an earlier instant of the match, Salt hit a six against Kartikeya, which made Kohli exclaim, "Come on," before the dual interaction occurred. Kartikeya sustained his concentration and refrained from responding to Kohli even after the direct eye contact. After Kartaikya sent Salt away from the game, he cheered his personal "Come on!" call to express his pleasure. The cricketer then corrected his words by saying, "Bhaiya, aapko nahi bol raha," which received Kohli's acknowledgment before praising Kartikeya's bowling performance. Kartikeya recorded 1/25 in his three-over spell, which became a highlight during the challenging match for Rajasthan Royals.

Kohli led RCB to a 15-ball victory with his unbeaten 62 off 45 balls, which represented their fourth away success of the season. Kartikeya demonstrated his composure through the match to avoid confrontation while earning the respect of his opponent.

Virat Kohli delivered a stellar performance for Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 13, 2025, against Rajasthan Royals, reaffirming his dominance in the T20 format. By notching up his 100th T20 half-century, Kohli became only the second cricketer in history—after David Warner—to reach this incredible milestone. His achievement during IPL 2025 further cemented his global cricketing legacy.

Kohli began his innings cautiously, scoring just 18 runs off 13 balls during the powerplay. However, he soon shifted gears, finishing with an unbeaten 62 off 45 deliveries. Partnering with Phil Salt, who smashed a quickfire 65 off 33 balls, Kohli played the anchor role with his signature blend of composure and style. The turning point came when Kohli launched a towering six off Kumar Kartikeya, electrifying the Bengaluru crowd and signaling his shift into attack mode. It was a knock that combined patience, poise, and power—perfectly highlighting why Kohli remains one of the finest in the game.

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During a crucial moment of his innings, Virat launched a huge six off former teammate Wanindu Hasaranga from RCB to reach 50 for the third time in the 2025 season. By hitting a significant milestone knock, Kohli demonstrated his filliping adaptability, which allowed him to masterfully pace the innings while ultimately speeding up to lead RCB toward triumph. The excellent execution of his play served as a proof of his superior abilities alongside intense batting motivation.

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At his age of 36, Kohli proves his ability to mix seasoned knowledge with extreme competitive determination. The excellent form of Kohli brings a tremendous advantage to RCB as they pursue victorious playoff outcomes during IPL 2025. By reaching his 100th T20 half-century, Kohli demonstrated both his enduring success and his remarkable talent to control matches naturally. Through his constant achievements in T20 cricket, Kohli maintains his status as an essential pillar of the game while demonstrating that both his excellence and dedication show no sign of wear.

The IPL 2025 Match 28 between Rajasthan Royals(RR) and Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) took place on April 13 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. RCB decided to be the bowling team after winning the toss against RR. 

Rajasthan Royals Innings

Yashasvi Jaiswal hit a 35-ball fifty as he scored 75 from 47 balls while hitting Josh Hazlewood for four and six during RR's innings. Jaiswal partnered with Riyan Parag, who scored 27 runs, while both players benefitted from a powerful first over period that produced 10.7 runs. The momentum in RR's batting slowed down due to Sanju Samson's deliberate batting style since he scored 17 runs from 19 balls, while Yash Dayal delivered his slower delivery to dismiss Parag. Dhruv Jurel finished the innings with 35* runs from 23 balls to lead RR batting, while the team scored 38 runs in the last five overs. A tight line-strike display from Krunal Pandya and Yash Dayal (combined figures of 1/59) failed to stop the Rajasthan Royals from scoring 173 which fell short of Jaipur's home pitch average of 180.

Yashasvi Jaiswal's 75 and a cameo from Dhruv Jurel helps RR post 173/4 in Jaipur #RRvRCB

Do they have enough against this RCB lineup? 👀 pic.twitter.com/Wk2oFH8Tsq

— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) April 13, 2025

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings

In the RCB pursuit of the target Phil Salt delivered an electrifying performance of 65 runs in 33 balls while hitting his half-century in 28 balls by striking Jofra Archer with a six. Virat Kohli provided an outstanding unbeaten half-century while Devdutt Padikkal finished with an unbroken thirty as both players concluded the victory for their team. Archer (0/40) and the other bowlers performed poorly while dropped catches from RR created more difficulties for them. Directional play during RCB’s batting run in the fourth match brought them their fourth win among six attempts.

A BOLD show at SMS! ❤️🙌🏻

18th season. Jersey No. 18 registering record fifty & it’s all aligning for Bengaluru! 🔴✨

For the first time ever, #RCB has won 4 consecutive games away from home! 💪🏻

Up NEXT on #IPLonJioStar 👉 DC 🆚 MI | LIVE NOW on Star Sports Network &… pic.twitter.com/hgaSNn86Xt

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 13, 2025

Post-Match Reactions

• Rajat Patidar (RCB Captain): Happy with how the bowlers bowled, especially in the powerplay. Said the pitch was tough and that they were looking to score around 150-170. Complimented the batting of Phil Salt, and Virat Kohli. Said they will always play positive cricket no matter where they are playing.
• Sanju Samson (RR Captain): Felt 170 was a good total but the powerplay for RCB took the game away from them. Said both teams dropped catches, but gave RCB credit for their performance in the game. Said the team is taking responsibility for their mistakes, and will come back again.
• Devdutt Padikkal (RCB): Working on some technical things in his batting and has been working with DK and Andy. Said he is happy with that role in the batting order and looking to score regularly. Said they have to avoid losing 2 or 3 wickets in a row at home.
• Phil Salt (Player of the Match): Yeah very pleased with my performance especially on the road. The venue was slightly different for me. I spoke about it before the game that I wanted to get my side to a good start and I am happy that I did exactly that today.

Salt and cookin’, find a better duo, we’ll wait! 😬 pic.twitter.com/ieRHMSmfP8

— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) April 13, 2025

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Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match Scorecard

Rajasthan Royals (RR) - 173/4 (20 overs)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) - 175/1 (17.3 overs)

During the IPL 2025 match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Jaipur on April 13, 2025, Riyan Parag let go of a catch from Virat Kohli thus triggering a wave of passionate fan reactions. When Parag dropped Virat Kohli allowing RCB to gain the upper hand. The celebrated 'Chasemaster' Kohli took a high ball before Parag dropped the catch attempt despite reaching it with both hands. Kohli followed up this dropped chance by hitting a boundary on the very next delivery.

Different responses appeared the moment this incident took place. Disgruntled fans coordinated their rage because they thought RR’s match could end because of the dropped catch in a critical IPL matchup so one spectator asked how such an easy grab was missed at this level. Some spectators used satire to claim that Parag made a strategic choice to maintain Kohli at the crease for offensive purposes despite the consequence of depleted speed in RCB's batting pace.

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Besides this comment they mockingly praised him as a "visionary." The moment ignited conversations about IPL 2025 fielding standards since many viewers noticed ducks repeatedly occurred during team matches throughout the tournament. They questioned if the season represented the worst fielding performance in IPL history. 

Twitter Reactions 

Riyan Parag dropped Virat Kohli's catch.

Once a RCB fan, always a RCB fan! #RRvRCB pic.twitter.com/AGWJNx8nqN

— Utsav 💙 (@utsav__45) April 13, 2025

#RRvsRCB
Riyan Parag inspire from Virat Kohli 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/X71AsqlO8e

— theboysthing (@theboysthing07) April 13, 2025

Riyan Parag Kohli Ka Catch Drop Krne Ke Baad Field Pe#RCBvsRR #RRvRCB pic.twitter.com/cM9q77EoB9

— Prof cheems ॐ (@Prof_Cheems) April 13, 2025

Riyan Parag visiting Virat Kohli after match pic.twitter.com/G63wfdaplS

— Ctrl C Ctrl Memes (@Ctrlmemes_) April 13, 2025

Tm riyan parag ko bhai apni g m dallo ajeeb chutiye ho jb Rana 3 no pr run bna rha h to kyu bhejna h tmko riyan parag ko uppr ek kaam krlo bhai riyan royals ya guwahati royals rkhlo team ke naam pr chutiya bnaye jaa rhe ho bc

— Igmortallllth (@igmortallllth) April 13, 2025

NEVER PLAY CRICKET AGAIN RIYAN PARAG

— #DankeSeb (@GOATswal) April 13, 2025

Riyan Parag can't complete a basic catch but sure let's talk about how "cold" his "no-look" catch celebrations are. Good going! #IPL2025 🏏

— Sohini M. (@Mittermaniac) April 13, 2025

Riyan Parag dropped the catch of Kohli

Waiting for some Kohli fan to enter the ground to touch the feet of Riyan Parag

— desi mojito 🇮🇳 (@desimojito) April 13, 2025

Riyan Parag with a strategic catch drop to keep tuktuk virat on strike 🫡 might win RR the game and be declared visionary

On a serious note, is this the worst season ever for fielding and catches in history? There’s gotta be someone tracking this 🤔 pic.twitter.com/gbakwdoHbB

— ♠️ (@hukumdaekka) April 13, 2025

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Despite valuable contributions such as the six-run victory against CSK, Parag faced criticism for his lapse at the crease because he previously served as the RR team leader during an earlier phase of the season. During the Sixer battle RR fans became dissatisfied but RCB supporters grew optimistic due to this crucial fielding mistake. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) spinner Suyash Sharma was furious. Virat Kohli missed an easy catch against Rajasthan Royals at Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Netizens started to troll former RCB skipper and star Indian batter brutally after the incident. Some even compared Virat's catch miss with Pakistan's awful fielding. 

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru meet Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the IPL 2025 game T20. RCB participated in a green jersey in spite of their red and black scheme outfit. After winning the toss, Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar decided to bowl first.

Virat Kohli drops a sitter , match fitness matters not those fake gym sessions. pic.twitter.com/eY60gNH8xy

— 𝐉𝐨𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐞 (@jod_insane) April 13, 2025

After a moderate spell of run drought, Yashasvi Jaiswal finally got back into form and helped RR to register a fighting score on board. In the ongoing IPL 2025, numerous matches had over 200 runs in both innings. When Jaiswal was on the field, 200 looked within Rajasthan Royals grip. The young Indian opener departed after scoring 75 off 47 balls. Riyan Parag and Dhruv Jurel played a couple of useful innings, but most of the time RCB bowlers were able to maintain their shape. For that reason, RR produced only 173/4 in 20 overs. 

Virat Kohli 😭🤡 pic.twitter.com/IrDZvwNu4o

— Homie (@homelander_yyy) April 13, 2025

Then Jurel was batting at only 12

The scoreboard could be different if Kohli were able to complete the catch. Jurel was dropped by Virat Kohli when he was batting only at 12. Jurel made an unbeaten 35 of 23 runs. Virat Kohli is often recognized for his safe hands and agility in the field. But it is cricket; all are parts of the game. Even top fielders around the globe can make blunders. 

Suyash Sharma is disappointed with Virat Kohli as he dropped a Simple Catch.
Age is Catching up Virat Kohli,even your teammates are not respecting you😞#RRvRCB pic.twitter.com/7BZLg5VWu3

— Radha (@Radha4565) April 13, 2025

Virat Kohli for you 😭

Reacting when Himself dropped
Others were doing a
Miss fielding Sitter pic.twitter.com/0YUUrbYmJR

— Ctrl C Ctrl Memes (@Ctrlmemes_) April 13, 2025

The Rajasthan Royals have introduced a significant modification to their XI for Match 28 of the IPL 2025, benching Afghan medium pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi in favor of Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga. The Royals are playing host to Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Jaipur-based Sawai Mansingh Stadium, which is also their first home game of the season.

Farooqi, who played in RR's last match against the Gujarat Titans, has been omitted for strategic reasons and not because of injury. His replacement, Hasaranga, had skipped the previous game due to personal reasons but is now available and ready to deliver with bat and ball. Rajasthan captain Sanju Samson confirmed the switch at the toss, saying, "Hasa is back. Hasaranga will be replacing our Farooqi ji (smiles)."

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The return of Hasaranga is a move to reinforce the middle overs with a tried match-winner who provides variation to the bowling unit and solidity in the lower order. Farooqi, the specialist left-arm seamer, bowled only two overs against Gujarat and remained wicketless, which could have instigated the think tank to choose Hasaranga's all-round ability.

Tactical Shift for Stronger Middle Overs

Rajasthan too are hoping to rebound after suffering a comprehensive 58-run loss to Gujarat Titans. RCB, on the other hand, have lost a six-wicket game to Delhi Capitals but have won all their three away matches so far.

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RCB captain Rajat Patidar won the toss and decided to bowl first, citing the hard condition of the pitch. Both teams are keen to put their campaigns back on track, and RR will be hoping that Hasaranga's return has an instant effect.

With Farooqi being the Impact Player possibility for RR, there remains the chance that he might come on later in the game based on the situation in the game. But currently, Rajasthan has decided to rely on Hasaranga's spin and experience to prove fruitful at home.

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 RR vs RCB: Match Details 

•  Teams: RR vs RCB
• Date: 13th April, 2025
• Time: 3:30 pm.
• Venue: Jaipur

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Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Predicted Playing XI

Rajasthan Royals Playing XI 

Sanju Samson, Yashashvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Nitish Rana, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande

Impact Player: Fazalhaq Farooqi

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XI

Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Tim David, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal

Impact Player: Suyash Sharma

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 PBKS vs SRH: Match Details 

•  Teams: RR vs RCB
• Date: 13th April, 2025
• Time: 03:30 pm.
• Venue: Swami Mansingh Stadium , Jaipur.

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IPL 2025, Match 28: RR vs RCB Probable Playing XI

Rajasthan Royals Predicted Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (Captain), Riyan Parag, Nitish Rana, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shubham Dubey, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Jofra Archer

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Predicted Playing XI: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar (Captain), Devdutt Padikkal/Suyash Sharma (Impact Player Sub), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal/Rasikh Salam