IPL 2025 Match Recap
🎉 RCB vs RR IPL 2025 – Full Match Recap
Date: April 24, 2025
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Result: 🏆 Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 11 runs
🏏 Match Snapshot
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| RCB | 205/5 (20 overs) |
| RR | 194/9 (20 overs) |
1️⃣ RCB's Explosive Batting Start
RCB made the smart decision to bat first on a pitch known for high scoring. Right from the first over, Virat Kohli looked in full control. The crowd roared as he played his signature flicks and drives.
- Kohli: 70 runs off 42 balls (8 fours, 1 six)
- Padikkal: 50 runs off 27 balls (4 fours, 3 sixes)
Together, they gave RCB a rock-solid foundation, leading to a total of 205/5. RCB hit 12 sixes in total — their most in a match this season!
2️⃣ RR’s Power-Packed Chase
Rajasthan Royals began their chase full of energy. Yashasvi Jaiswal was unstoppable in the early overs, smashing 49 runs off 19 balls.
- Dhruv Jurel: 47 runs off 34 balls
However, RR began losing wickets at crucial moments, struggling to keep up with the required run rate.
3️⃣ Hazlewood – The Hero with the Ball 🎩
Just when RR needed around 30 off 2 overs, Josh Hazlewood delivered one of the best overs of the season.
Key Stats:
- 4 wickets for 33 runs
- Dismissed key players like Hetmyer and Jurel
- Bowled 10 dot balls in 4 overs
Hazlewood's exceptional bowling in the death overs turned the game in RCB's favor.
🗣️ Hazlewood: “I kept things simple and focused on hitting the right areas. It’s a great feeling to contribute to a win like this.”
🧠 Strategic Moves That Paid Off
- Openers attacked early to put pressure on the bowlers.
- Spinners kept things tight in the middle overs.
- Hazlewood saved for death overs to control big hitters.
- RR struggled with bowling plans, allowing too many runs early and lacking tight bowling in key moments.
📊 Key Highlights
| RCB | RR |
|---|---|
| Kohli – 70 (42) | Jaiswal – 49 (19) |
| Padikkal – 50 (27) | Jurel – 47 (34) |
| Hazlewood – 4/33 | Avesh Khan – 2/39 |
| 12 sixes | 9 sixes |
| 205/5 | 194/9 |
📣 Fan Reactions
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🎉
"Vintage Kohli! What a knock!" – Twitter user
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💥
"Hazlewood is 🔥 in the death overs. Absolute beast!" – Insta comment
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😬
"Too many chances missed by RR. Close game!" – Reddit thread
🏏 Fantasy Takeaways for Dream11 Fans
📌 Must-picks for future games:
- Hazlewood when RCB bowls first
- Kohli when pitch supports batting
- Jaiswal for powerplay fireworks
📌 Caution:
- RR death bowling is inconsistent
- RCB’s middle order still risky picks
🧭 What’s Next?
- RCB: This win lifts their spirits and gives them momentum going into the next match. A playoff spot is still possible!
- RR: Still in the top half of the table, but they need to learn from close losses and finish strong.
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