RCB Thrashes Rajasthan by 9 Wickets; Delhi vs Mumbai Clash Underway
Royal Challengers Bangalore continued their dominant streak in the IPL 2025 season with a comprehensive victory over Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur. In today’s encounter, RCB excelled in all departments and secured a resounding nine-wicket win.
Batting first, hosts Rajasthan Royals posted a total of 173 runs for the loss of four wickets in their allotted 20 overs. In response, Royal Challengers Bangalore chased down the target of 174 runs in just 17.3 overs, losing only one wicket in the process.
Openers Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, and Devdutt Padikkal led the charge with an impressive top-order performance. Phil Salt scored 65 runs off 33 deliveries, smashing five boundaries and six sixes before getting out. Virat Kohli contributed 62 runs off 45 balls, which included four boundaries and two sixes. Devdutt Padikkal remained unbeaten with a 40-run knock from 28 balls, featuring five boundaries and one six.
Among Rajasthan’s bowlers, only Jofra Archer managed to claim a wicket.
Delhi Capitals Choose to Bowl First Against Mumbai Indians in Double-Header Clash
In the second match of the day’s double-header, Delhi Capitals are facing Mumbai Indians at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. After winning the toss, Delhi Capitals opted to bowl first.
Delhi Capitals remain the only undefeated team in the tournament so far. They have played four matches and emerged victorious in all. In contrast, Mumbai Indians are struggling to find form, having lost four out of their five matches played to date.