Virat Kohli delivered a vintage performance at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, smashing 70 off just 41 balls as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) powered their way to 150/1 in 1. overs against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2025’s 42nd match. Devdutt Padikkal provided solid support with an unbeaten 44 from 25 deliveries, while Phil Salt chipped in with 26 before falling to Wanindu Hasaranga
Rajasthan Royals, led by Riyan Parag, elected to field first but struggled to contain RCB’s top order. Kohli’s knock was especially significant—he reached his 111th T20 fifty and became the first player ever to score 3,500 T20 runs at a single venue, further cementing his legacy
The match holds crucial playoff implications. RCB entered this fixture sitting fourth in the IPL standings with five wins from eight matches—all victories coming away from home. Rajasthan, meanwhile, have endured a tough season, placed eighth with just two wins and four consecutive losses before this game
With RCB’s strong batting display and Kohli’s record-breaking form, the pressure now shifts to RR’s chase. Can Rajasthan Royals turn their season around, or will RCB finally secure their first home win of the year? The IPL playoff race just got even more intense.
