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IPL 2025: RCB won the game in powerplay, says Samson after nine-wicket defeat
Jaipur, April 13: Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson said that Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match in the powerplay itself after they scored 65/0 in the first six overs while chasing 174 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
Catches win matches: RR skipper Sanju Samson's clear message after RCB bashing
Jaipur, April 13: Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson acknowledged they had put up a handy score on the board against Royal Challengers Bengaluru but felt they lost the game in the powerplay and the dropped catches just helped the visitors cause on Sunday in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
Chris Gayle backs RCB for maiden IPL title win under young, positive captain Rajat Patidar
Ghaziabad, April 13: West Indies cricket legend Chris Gayle backed in-form Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to secure their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title win under a "young and positive" captain Rajat Patidar, hailing the team for the fantastic start they have made in the competition.
Needed to change a few things to be at my best: Devdutt Padikkal on his innings against RR
Jaipur April 13: After a dominating nine-wicket victory of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) against Rajasthan Royals, RCB batter Devdutt Padikkal talked about his effort to adjust his batting technique, working with coaches DK and Andy to improve his technical aspects.
Padikkal becomes second Indian after stalwart Virat Kohli to script massive record for RCB in IPL
Jaipur, April 13: Devdutt Padikkal etched his name in the history books by emerging as just the second Indian player after batting maestro Virat Kohli to aggregate 1000-plus runs for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL).
Always pleased to contribute to a win: Phil Salt after his match winning fifty against RR
Jaipur April 13: After a dominating nine-wicket victory against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season on Sunday at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Phil Salt was pleased with his contribution to the win, especially given the unique venue.
The way we bowled in the powerplay, that was really special: Rajat Patidar after on RCB bowlers after victory against RR
Jaipur April 13: After a dominating nine-wicket victory against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season on Sunday at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Rajat Patidar praised his bowlers for their excellent execution, especially in the powerplay, which he felt was crucial to keeping the opposition in check.
IPL 2025: Virat Kohli and Phil Salt's fifties power RCB to 9-wicket win against RR
Jaipur April 13: Virat Kohli and Phil Salt's fifties powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a dominating nine-wicket victory against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season on Sunday at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
IPL 2025: Fifties from Kohli, Salt lead RCB to thumping win against RR
Jaipur, April 13: Virat Kohli and Phil Salt smashed half-centuries to power Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a nine-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2025 clash at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday.
IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru wins toss; opt to bowl first against Rajasthan Royals
Jaipur April 13: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Rajat won the toss and opted to bowl first against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 28th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season on Sunday at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
IPL 2025: I was enjoying there, says Jaiswal after scoring fifty vs RCB
Jaipur, April 13: Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal said he was enjoying his stay in the middle as he played a knock of 75 runs to guide his side to 173/4 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Sawai Mansingh Stadium here in Jaipur.
IPL 2025: Jaiswal's half-century powers RR to 173/4 against RCB
Jaipur, April 13: Yashasvi Jaiswal's half-century coupled with Dhruv Jurel's 23-ball 35 blitz powered Rajasthan Royals to 173/4 in 20 overs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in match 28 of the IPL 2025 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Sunday.
IPL 2025: Unchanged RCB opt to bowl first against RR
Jaipur, April 13: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have won the toss and opted to bowl first against Rajasthan Royals in match 28 of the IPL 2025 season at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday.
It's special game for us with our green initiative...: Rajat Patidar ahead of clash with RR
New Delhi April 12: Royal Challengers Bengaluru are gearing up to take on Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday.
Virat Kohli reunites with ex-Indian coaches Dravid, Vikram ahead of RR-RCB clash
Jaipur, April 12: Star India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli reunited with former Indian head coach and captain Rahul Dravid and former batting coach Vikram Rathour ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Jaipur on Sunday.
IPL 2025: While batting, I don't feel pressure of captaincy, says RCB's Patidar
Jaipur, April 12: After going without a title in 17 years in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are currently in fourth position in the points table. They have made a superb start with three wins and two losses in five matches.
IPL 2025: RCB to promote sustainability by sporting green jerseys against RR
Bengaluru, April 12: In the Pink City, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be turning green during their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match against Rajasthan Royals in continue in their mission to become a carbon positive organisation.
RCB to wear Green Jerseys against Rajasthan Royals to raise awareness about conservation
Bengaluru, April 12: Royal Challengers Bengaluru players will once again sport their iconic green jerseys when they take on Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday. The green jerseys, made from recycled fabric, highlight the franchise's broader sustainability initiatives, aiming to raise awareness about conservation and the need to protect the environment.
IPL 2025: RCB and RR aim to bounce back in sunny Jaipur after recent defeats
Jaipur, April 12: Rajasthan Royals will be hoping their homecoming at their original turf, the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, brings them much-needed happiness and two vital points when they meet Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a crucial clash on Sunday afternoon.
IPL 2025: 'Emotional' KL Rahul leaves 'home' fans & RCB in awe of him in Chinnaswamy homecoming
New Delhi, April 11: The fervent crowd at Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is usually a massive home advantage for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) during the IPL.
Even better than his masterclass at Chennai....: Boucher hails KL's knock during RCB-DC clash
Bengaluru, April 11: Following Delhi Capitals' win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), former South African cricketer Mark Boucher hailed KL Rahul's knock during a "tricky chase", calling it even better than a "masterclass" of a knock played against five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Chepauk recently. Boucher was speaking on 'Match Centre Live' on JioHotstar.
IPL 2025: 'The pitch was challenging to bat on, we'll have a chat with curator', says RCB's Karthik
Bengaluru, April 11: Royal Challengers Bengaluru mentor Dinesh Karthik was not pleased with the pitch offered to the home side for their first two matches of the IPL 2025 season following a six-wicket defeat against Delhi Capitals at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday.
IPL 2025: 'The celebration showed how much this knock meant to him', says Boucher on KL's knock
Bengaluru, April 11: Former South African cricketer Mark Boucher was all praise for KL Rahul's composed and match-winning knock against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, calling it a true masterclass.
IPL 2025: Keeping wickets for 20 overs helped me pace my knock, says KL Rahul as DC beat RCB
Bengaluru, April 11: Being behind the wickets during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru innings helped Delhi Capitals' wicketkeeper-batter K.L Rahul insights into the way the wicket was behaving, helping him guide his team to a six-wicket victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Thursday
IPL 2025: Kohli becomes first batter to score 1000 boundaries in tournament
Bengaluru, April 11: Virat Kohli etched his name deeper into the annals of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday, becoming the first player to smash 1000 boundaries in the tournament's rich history. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru stalwart, who has now played in all 18 IPL seasons, reached the milestone during Match 24 of IPL 2025 against Delhi Capitals at the M.
IPL 2025: Rahul's unbeaten 93 guide DC to fourth straight victory
Bengaluru, April 10: On his return home, local boy KL Rahul compiled a brilliant unbeaten 93, scoring his second successive half-century, as he guided Delhi Capitals to a six-wicket win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 24 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Thursday.
When he has given himself more freedom...: RCB mentor Karthik hails KL's match-winning knock
Bengaluru, April 11: Following his side's loss to Delhi Capitals (DC), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) mentor Dinesh Karthik hailed KL Rahul's knock, calling him a "high-quality middle-order batter".
RCB overtake DC in unwanted IPL list as poor Chinnaswamy run continues
Bengaluru, April 11: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) continued their poor home run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, registering their second successive defeat at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium following a loss to Delhi Capitals (DC) on Thursday.
I had the best seat: DC's Stubbs after match-winning partnership with homeboy Rahul
Bengaluru, April 11: Another sublime knock from KL Rahul guided Delhi Capitals to their fourth consecutive win of IPL 2025 as they defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday.
Four out of four looked possible: Axar Patel praises team spirit as unbeaten Delhi Capitals clinch another win
Bengaluru, April 11: Delhi Capitals (DC) continued their dream run in the tournament, defeating Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by six wickets to notch up their fourth consecutive win.
I didn't have to do much with the way KL Rahul batted: Tristan Stubbs praised Rahul's innings
Bengaluru, April 11: After a match-winning partnership with Delhi Capitals (DC) wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul, Tristan Stubbs described his innings as satisfying, coming in during a tricky situation but with the run-rate manageable against the clash with Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Thursday.
We didn't bat well; Rajat Patidar reflects on RCB defeat against DC
Bengal: uru (Karnataka) [India], April 11: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar acknowledged that they didn't bat well despite expecting a good batting wicket after losing to Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 24th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
This is my ground': KL Rahul reflects on match-winning knock at M Chinnaswamy Stadium
Bengaluru, April 11: KL Rahul is hitting top form at just the right time for Delhi Capitals (DC). Back-to-back Player of the Match awards, including a composed and commanding 93* off 53 balls against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), have not only powered DC to their fourth straight win but also reinforced Rahul's status as one of the most dependable performers this season.
KL Rahul's gritty 93 not out guides unbeaten Delhi Capitals to victory over RCB
Bengaluru, April 10: The Delhi Capitals (DC) continued their flawless run in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) with a clinical six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday. The Capitals, now second on the points table, remain unbeaten with four wins from four games, thanks to a masterclass from KL Rahul on a tricky surface.
IPL 2025: Tim David's cameo in death overs power Royal Challengers Bengaluru to 163/7 against Delhi Capitals
Bengaluru, April 10: Tim David's finishing touch helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to finish at 163/7 in the 24th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Thursday at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore.
IPL 2025: Tim David's cameo in death overs power Royal Challengers Bengaluru to 163/7 against Delhi Capitals
Bangal: ore (Karnataka) [India], April 10: Tim David's finishing touch helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to finish at 163/7 in the 24th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Thursday at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore.
I think this love for wicketkeeping is because of Adam Gilchrist: RCB's Jitesh Sharma
New Delhi April 10: Royal Challengers Bengaluru wicketkeeper/batter Jitesh Sharma attributed his love for wicketkeeping to Adam Gilchrist's style. He emphasized the importance of a strong wicketkeeping foundation, including proper squatting and foot positioning.
Have to score to get selected: Jitesh Sharma reflects on his mindset for T20 World cup selection
New Delhi April 10: Royal Challengers Bengaluru wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma spoke about the pressure he felt to perform well in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 in order to get selected for the World Cup.
IPL 2025: Bowlers help Delhi Capitals reel in RCB for 163/7
Bengaluru, April 10: A brilliant all-round bowling performance helped Delhi Capitals reel in Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after a whirlwind start to restrict them to a modest 163/7 in 20 overs in Match 24 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Thursday.
IPL 2025: Faf du Plessis back as DC elect to bowl first against RCB in key clash
Bengaluru, April 10: Faf du Plessis returns to the playing XI as unbeaten Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel won the toss and opted to bowl first against a resurgent Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 24 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Thursday.