Final result
Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 112 runs
Player of the match: WD Parnell
Result · Indian Premier League
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · RCB 17–15 RRVenue par · 165Chase success · 64%POTM · WD Parnell
Match preview & overview
RCB Crush Rajasthan Royals by 112 Runs as Parnell Stars in Jaipur
Royal Challengers Bangalore recorded one of the most one-sided results of the 2023 IPL season, beating Rajasthan Royals by 112 runs at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on 14 May 2023. RCB posted 171/5 after winning the toss and choosing to bat, then dismissed Rajasthan for 59 in the chase. WD Parnell took the Player of the Match award. Rajasthan lost 5 wickets in the powerplay alone, scoring just 28 from their first 6 overs, and the match was effectively over long before the final over was bowled.
For RCB, it was a result that papered over a mixed run of form. They went into the game having lost three of their previous five matches, including defeats to Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, and Kolkata Knight Riders. Rajasthan, meanwhile, arrived on the back of two losses from their last five, with wins against Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings providing only modest confidence.
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
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Rajasthan Royals34
Total meetings
2
No results
10
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Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Rajasthan Royals dismissed for 59 chasing 172
Rajasthan Royals were bowled out for just 59, losing 5 wickets inside the powerplay as their chase fell apart from the first over. Needing 172 to win, they never remotely threatened the target. The collapse was all but complete before the death overs even began, with 0 runs and 0 wickets recorded in that phase.
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Parnell wins Player of the Match award
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RCB's powerplay gave them a platform
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Venue average first-innings score was eclipsed
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RCB toss advantage used effectively
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may offer more interest than outright result lines at a venue where individual performances, particularly in the powerplay, can define the match.
- With Sawai Mansingh's chase success rate sitting at 64% across 97 matches, toss-outcome lines could be worth monitoring alongside conditions on the day.
- Rajasthan's powerplay collapse to 28/5 in this fixture suggests that early-wicket bowling markets may have editorial relevance when assessing similar conditions.
- In a series split 17-15 across 34 meetings, the head-to-head offers little in the way of a reliable pattern; match conditions and XI selection are likely more instructive than historical form alone.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals
What was the result of the RCB vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2023 match on 14 May?
Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Rajasthan Royals by 112 runs at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on 14 May 2023. RCB posted 171/5 and then bowled Rajasthan out for 59. WD Parnell was named Player of the Match.
Who won the toss in the RCB vs Rajasthan Royals match at Jaipur?
Royal Challengers Bangalore won the toss and elected to bat. That went against the usual trend at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, where captains choose to field 60% of the time, but RCB's decision paid off as they posted above the venue's average first-innings score of 165.
What is the head-to-head record between RCB and Rajasthan Royals?
Royal Challengers Bangalore lead the head-to-head series 17 wins to 15, with 2 matches producing no result from 34 meetings in total. The most recent of the last five encounters went to Rajasthan Royals, who won by 6 wickets at Barsapara in 2026.
Where to watch RCB vs Rajasthan Royals in the UK?
IPL matches involving Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Streaming is available via Sky Go or a NOW TV day pass for those without a full Sky subscription. UK start times for evening IPL matches are typically around 15:30 BST for afternoon games and 19:30 BST for evening fixtures.
How did Rajasthan Royals get bowled out for 59?
Rajasthan Royals lost 5 wickets inside the powerplay, scoring just 28 runs in the first 6 overs of their chase. The middle overs brought 31 more runs but 5 further wickets, meaning all 10 were down before the death overs. WD Parnell was the standout performer with the ball for RCB.
What is Sawai Mansingh Stadium's average first-innings score in T20 cricket?
Across 97 T20 matches at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, the average first-innings score is 165 runs. The average second-innings score is 153, and teams batting second have won 64% of completed matches at the ground.
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Photo credits (4)
- Wayne Parnell — photo by YellowMonkey/Blnguyen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · 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
- Chris Gayle — photo by Dannow at English Wikipedia, Public domain · source