RCB Win a Match at Home for the First Time in IPL 2025
The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have finally broken their jinx of not winning a match at home in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. They defeated the Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 11 runs in their 42nd match of the season at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday. This much-needed win has taken RCB to the third position on the points table with 12 points, while RR are now placed eighth with four points.
The win was a hard-earned one for RCB, who put up a competitive total of 205/5 after being put into bat by RR captain Sanju Samson. The visitors, however, faltered in their chase, managing to score only 194/9 and falling short of the target by 11 runs.
RCB’s innings was built around a solid partnership between opener Devdutt Padikkal and captain Faf du Plessis. The duo added 75 runs for the first wicket, with Padikkal scoring 43 and Du Plessis contributing 34. The innings then slowed down, but the late charge by Glenn Maxwell (35) and Dinesh Karthik (26 not out) helped RCB post a challenging total.
In response, RR’s top order failed to impress, with Jos Buttler (22) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (23) being the only batsmen to reach double figures. The RR innings suffered a major setback when they lost their captain Sanju Samson (24) and Shivam Dube (14) in quick succession, leaving them struggling at 124/5.
The visitors’ tail-enders then fought hard to take the score to 194/9, but it was too little too late. RCB’s bowlers, led by Wanindu Hasaranga (2/24) and Harshal Patel (2/32), did an excellent job in restricting RR’s batting and securing the win.
This win has given RCB a much-needed boost, and they will look to carry this momentum into their next match against the Gujarat Titans. For RR, this loss has further complicated their chances of making it to the playoffs, and they will need to regroup quickly to challenge the top teams in the competition.
The victory has also brought a sense of relief to the RCB camp, which had been under pressure after a string of losses at home. The team has finally found some consistency, and they will look to build on this win to make a strong push for a playoff spot.
In the post-match presentation, RCB captain Faf du Plessis credited his team’s bowlers for the win, saying, “The bowlers were fantastic. We knew it was going to be a tough chase, and our bowlers did an excellent job in restricting RR’s batting. We needed this win, and it’s a great feeling to finally get a win at home.”
The win has also given RCB a chance to experiment with their team combination, and they may look to make some changes in their next match to give their players a chance to prove themselves.
For RR, the loss has highlighted the need for their top order to fire, and they will need to find a way to overcome their batting struggles if they are to challenge the top teams in the competition.
Overall, RCB’s win has been a welcome relief for the team and their fans, and it has given them a chance to revive their campaign and make a strong push for a playoff spot.
