Final result
Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 11 runs
Player of the match: JR Hazlewood
Result · Indian Premier League
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · RCB 17–15 RRVenue par · 196Chase success · 55%POTM · JR Hazlewood
Match preview & overview
RCB hold off Rajasthan Royals by 11 runs at Chinnaswamy in IPL 2025
Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Rajasthan Royals by 11 runs at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, on 24 April 2025 in the IPL 2025 T20 competition. Batting first, RCB reached 205/5, a total built on a solid powerplay of 59 runs without loss and sustained pressure through the middle overs. Rajasthan's reply started brightly, 72 off the powerplay suggesting a close finish, but five wickets fell in the death overs for just 46 runs and they were bowled out for 194/9. Josh Hazlewood was named Player of the Match for his contribution with the ball in the closing stages.
The margin of 11 runs was tight enough to reflect Rajasthan's fight, yet the collapse in the final overs made the result look comfortable in the end. For Royal Challengers Bangalore, it was a third win in five matches in the 2025 campaign. For Rajasthan, it extended a run of four consecutive defeats that has put their IPL 2025 season under significant pressure.
Pitch report & venue insights
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru — 142-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2001–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
142
T20 matches hosted
196
Avg 1st-innings score
177
Avg 2nd-innings score
55%
Chase success rate
45
Avg powerplay runs
80%
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
In last 10
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Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
RCB post 205/5 on a belter of a surface
Royal Challengers Bangalore put up 205/5, with the powerplay yielding 59 runs for no wicket. The middle overs produced a further 97 runs at the cost of just one wicket, giving the death bowlers a total worth defending.
Angle 02
Rajasthan's chase falls 11 short despite fast start
Angle 03
Hazlewood collects Player of the Match award
Angle 04
Chinnaswamy chase rate makes this a close call on paper
Angle 05
Rajasthan's form chart makes difficult reading
Key players
Players who decided it
Royal Challengers Bangalore
JR Hazlewood
Royal Challengers Bangalore
RG Sharma
Rajasthan Royals
R Ashwin
Royal Challengers Bangalore
JJ Bumrah
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Death-overs bowling markets may carry more signal at Chinnaswamy than outright result lines, given how frequently the match is decided in the final four overs at this ground.
- Top batter lines could be more straightforward to assess than totals, as the venue's average first-innings score of 196 across 142 matches provides a meaningful baseline.
- Toss outcome is worth factoring in: 76% of sides who win the toss at Chinnaswamy choose to field, and Rajasthan Royals followed that pattern here without converting the advantage.
- Player of the Match markets for pace bowlers deserve consideration at this venue in evening fixtures, particularly when dew is a factor in the second innings.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals
Who won the RCB vs Rajasthan Royals IPL match on 24 April 2025?
Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 11 runs. They posted 205/5 batting first, and Rajasthan Royals were bowled out for 194/9 in their chase. Josh Hazlewood was named Player of the Match.
What was the head-to-head record between RCB and Rajasthan Royals going into this match?
The two sides had met 33 times before this fixture, with Royal Challengers Bangalore winning 17 and Rajasthan Royals winning 15, plus two no results. The head-to-head is one of the closer rivalries in the IPL era.
Where was the match played and what is the ground's average score?
The match was played at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Across 142 matches at the ground, the average first-innings score is 196, making RCB's 205 slightly above par. The chase success rate at the venue is 55%.
Where can UK fans watch IPL 2025 matches?
IPL 2025 is broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Subscribers can also stream matches live via Sky Go or the NOW TV app, with coverage typically beginning around midday or early afternoon UK time for day games, and late afternoon for evening fixtures in India.
What is Rajasthan Royals' recent form in IPL 2025?
Rajasthan Royals have been in poor form, losing four consecutive matches in the 2025 IPL heading into this game, with defeats against Lucknow Super Giants, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, and now Royal Challengers Bangalore. Their only recent win came against Punjab Kings.
Who won the toss and what did they decide?
Rajasthan Royals won the toss and chose to field, in line with the trend at Chinnaswamy where 76% of toss-winners opt to bowl first. Despite a powerplay total of 72 in the chase, they could not convert the toss advantage into a result.
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Photo credits (4)
- Josh Hazlewood — photo by Naparazzi, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
- Rohit Sharma — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Ravichandran Ashwin — photo by Dee03, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Jasprit Bumrah — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source