Final result
Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wickets
Player of the match: JC Buttler
Result · Indian Premier League
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · RCB 17–15 RRVenue par · 165Chase success · 64%POTM · JC Buttler
Match preview & overview
Rajasthan Royals chase down 184 to sink RCB in Jaipur
Rajasthan Royals beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 6 wickets at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on 6 April 2024. Batting first, RCB posted 183/3, built around Virat Kohli's 113 not out from 72 balls. Rajasthan cantered home with 189/4, their middle-overs phase of 98 runs for 1 wicket doing the heavy lifting. Jos Buttler took the Player of the Match award. The result kept Rajasthan firmly on course in the IPL 2024 season and handed RCB a fourth loss in five matches.
Kohli's knock was the standout individual performance. He carried RCB's innings almost single-handedly, and a total of 183 on this ground is above the historical average first-innings score of 165 across 97 matches at the venue. Despite that, it was not enough. Rajasthan's batting depth and their familiarity with home conditions meant the chase never looked in serious doubt once the middle overs went their way.
RCB entered the fixture in poor form, having lost to Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders in their two previous outings. Rajasthan, by contrast, arrived on the back of consecutive wins over Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, and Lucknow Super Giants.
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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2023RCB won by 112 runs
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2022RR won by 7 wickets
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Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Royals complete a 189/4 chase with 6 wickets in hand
Rajasthan Royals overhauled Royal Challengers Bangalore's 183/3 with something to spare, reaching 189/4 and winning by 6 wickets. The result extended their strong recent run, with four wins from their last five matches heading into this fixture.
Angle 02
Kohli's 113* off 72 balls set the platform for RCB
Angle 03
RR's middle overs proved decisive: 98 runs for 1 wicket
Angle 04
Venue favours chasing sides: 64% success rate in Jaipur
Angle 05
Rajasthan fielded first after winning the toss
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may offer more interest than outright result lines given how closely matched the two sides are across 34 meetings.
- The chase success rate at Sawai Mansingh (64% over 97 matches) historically favours the side batting second, which may be reflected in toss-related markets.
- With RCB's middle overs costing 76 runs for 2 wickets in the first innings, economy-rate markets for individual bowlers in overs 7-15 could reflect meaningful risk.
- Kohli's century in this fixture suggests top-scorer markets for RCB are worth considering editorially, though outcomes are never guaranteed.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals
Who won the Rajasthan Royals vs RCB match on 6 April 2024?
Rajasthan Royals won the match, chasing down Royal Challengers Bangalore's total of 183/3 to finish on 189/4, winning by 6 wickets at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
Who was Player of the Match in RR vs RCB on 6 April 2024?
Jos Buttler (listed as JC Buttler) was named Player of the Match for his contribution to Rajasthan Royals' successful chase.
How many runs did Virat Kohli score in this match?
Virat Kohli scored 113 not out from 72 balls for Royal Challengers Bangalore, providing the backbone of their first-innings total of 183/3.
What is the head-to-head record between Rajasthan Royals and RCB?
Across 34 T20 meetings, Royal Challengers Bangalore have won 17 times and Rajasthan Royals 15 times, with 2 no-results. The rivalry is closely contested historically.
Where to watch IPL matches including Rajasthan Royals vs RCB in the UK?
IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, with streaming available via Sky Go and NOW TV. Specific scheduling should be confirmed via Sky's official listings ahead of each fixture.
What is the average first-innings score at Sawai Mansingh Stadium?
The average first-innings score at Sawai Mansingh Stadium is 165 across 97 T20 matches, making RCB's 183/3 an above-par total. The ground has a 64% chase success rate, favouring the side batting second.
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Photo credits (4)
- Jos Buttler — photo by Harrias, CC BY-SA 3.0 · 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