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khelja|25-04-2025
Who Won Yesterday's IPL Match 42: RCB vs RR (April 24, Bengaluru) Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally posted their first home victory of the season and it came in a thriller that took the final over to decide the winner.
The result improved RCB's position on the points table to third while being level on points with the top two, who are ahead on net run rate. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals suffered their seventh defeat in nine games and remained in the bottom three.
Match Summary: RCB vs RR
Toss
RR won the toss and opted to bowl first.
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Top Performers
Most Runs
Most Wickets
RCB vs RR, IPL 2025 Award Winners
Note: Each award has a prize money of Rs 1 lakh
Turning Point
With Rajasthan Royals needing 17 off 12 balls and two set batters at the crease, the momentum was clearly with the chasing side. But Josh Hazlewood flipped the script in the 19th over with a ruthless display of pace and precision. He dismissed Dhruv Jurel, Jofra Archer, and Shubham Dubey in rapid succession, reducing RR from 189/5 to 191/9. That stunning triple blow not only derailed the Royals' chase but also shattered their composure. Hazlewood's over, marked by controlled aggression, decisively turned the tide and sealed the contest in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's favour.
Unsung Hero
In a match brimming with standout moments, Devdutt Padikkal delivered the innings that no one shouted about yet everyone needed. Walking in after Salt's exit, Padikkal crafted a 27-ball 50 that seamlessly kept RCB's tempo alive. His 95-run stand with Kohli ensured the innings never sagged, targeting bowlers like Farooqi and Hasaranga with grace and intent. No wild celebrations, no theatrics just crisp timing, smart placement, and boundary-hitting fluency. While Hazlewood's spell rightly drew the headlines, Padikkal's elegant acceleration through the middle overs was the spine of RCB's total, making him the match's unspoken catalyst.
Playing XI
RCB
RR