Final result
Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 9 wickets
Player of the match: PD Salt
Result · Indian Premier League
Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · RR 15–17 RCBVenue par · 165Chase success · 64%POTM · PD Salt
Match preview & overview
RCB Cruise to 9-Wicket Win in Jaipur as Salt Stars in Chase
Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Rajasthan Royals by 9 wickets at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur on 13 April 2025. Rajasthan posted 173 for 4, a score above the ground's historical average, but RCB's response was near-flawless. PD Salt led the chase from the top of the order, earning the Player of the Match award as RCB finished on 175 for 1. The match was effectively settled in the powerplay of the second innings, where RCB scored 65 without loss against a ground average of 46.
Rajasthan's innings had reasonable shape to it. They were wicket-free through the powerplay, scoring 45, then added 69 runs for 2 wickets in the middle phase before finishing with a 59-run death burst for 2 wickets. It was a professional total on a ground that historically averages 165 in the first innings. RCB's bowlers restricted but could not quite dry up the boundary hitting when it mattered.
The chase unfolded without drama. After their dominant powerplay, RCB scored 81 runs in the middle phase for just 1 wicket, which killed any remaining Rajasthan hope. The death overs were a formality: 29 more runs and the job was done with wickets in abundance. Rajasthan's bowlers had no moment to exploit, and RCB arrived at the target inside their 20 overs in complete control.
Pitch report & venue insights
Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur — 97-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2006–2025. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
97
T20 matches hosted
165
Avg 1st-innings score
153
Avg 2nd-innings score
64%
Chase success rate
43
Avg powerplay runs
60%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
Royal Challengers Bangalore lead the series 17–15 from 34 completed matches
Seasons 2007–2026
Series standing
Rajasthan Royals
Royal Challengers Bangalore34
Total meetings
2
No results
10
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Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
RCB's powerplay demolished Rajasthan's total
Royal Challengers Bangalore smashed 65 runs in the powerplay without losing a wicket, comfortably outpacing Rajasthan Royals' own powerplay tally of 45. That platform made the chase academic before the halfway mark. RCB needed no further acceleration at the death, coasting home with 29 from the final phase.
Angle 02
Salt took Player of the Match honours
Angle 03
Rajasthan posted above-average but it wasn't enough
Angle 04
Toss winner chose to field and it paid off fully
Angle 05
RCB's middle overs did the quiet work
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may have been more attractive than outright lines given how dominant both sides' openers looked at different points of the match.
- Venues with high chase success rates like Sawai Mansingh (64% across 97 matches) tend to attract shorter prices for the side batting second, which markets often price in ahead of time.
- Powerplay performance lines could be worth monitoring in future RCB fixtures: their 65 runs without loss in the powerplay here was well above the ground's historical average of 46.
- Player of the Match markets for opening batters carry historical support at this ground, where the chase dynamic frequently puts openers in the spotlight.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
Who won the Rajasthan Royals vs RCB IPL 2025 match on 13 April?
Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 9 wickets at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. RCB chased down Rajasthan Royals' total of 173 for 4, finishing on 175 for 1.
Who was Player of the Match in RR vs RCB on 13 April 2025?
PD Salt was named Player of the Match. He opened the batting for RCB and was the key figure in their 9-wicket victory.
What is the head-to-head record between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore?
In 34 IPL meetings, RCB lead with 17 wins to Rajasthan's 15, with 2 matches producing no result. This win in Jaipur extended RCB's overall advantage.
Where can I watch IPL 2025 matches in the UK?
IPL 2025 is broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Matches are available to stream live via Sky Go and NOW TV for those without a Sky subscription. Most matches start in the late afternoon or evening UK time.
What did Rajasthan Royals score in their innings against RCB?
Rajasthan Royals posted 173 for 4, which is above Sawai Mansingh Stadium's average first-innings score of 165 across 97 matches. Despite a solid total, RCB overhauled it with 9 wickets to spare.
What is Rajasthan Royals' recent form in IPL 2025?
Heading into this match, Rajasthan had won two of their previous five fixtures, beating Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings, but losing to Gujarat Titans, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Sunrisers Hyderabad. This defeat added another loss to that run.
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Photo credits (3)
- Philip Salt — photo by Dave Morton, Public domain · source
- Virat Kohli — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- James Faulkner — photo by Eoin_Morgan_and_James_Faulkner.jpg: Nic Redhead from Birmingham, UK derivative work: StAnselm, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source