Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru LIVE Scorecard, IPL 2025 LIVE Updates: Virat Kohli Handed Lifeline As Riyan Parag Drops Catch; RCB Star Phil Salt Slams 50

RR vs RCB LIVE: 50 for Salt!

Half-century for Phil Salt! It has come off just 28 balls. Tricky target in front, but this has been a superb innings to relieve pressure. First 50 of IPL 2025 for Phil Salt. RCB are well on their way towards chasing this down.

RCB 74/0 (7.2)

RR vs RCB LIVE: Kumar Kartikeya in

Kumar Kartikeya has come in to the attack for Rajasthan Royals. The left-arm spinner has been brought on as an impact sub, with Nitish Rana going out. RR need to find a solution soon, and end this opening stand. Bowls a tidy over. Just 5 off it.

RR vs RCB LIVE: Powerplay done

65 runs in the powerplay for RCB. No wicket lost. They’ve made the perfect start to the run chase. Phil Salt has gone berserk at one end, Kohli has been steady. Both batters have been given a lifeline each with RR dropping catches.

RCB 65/0 (6)

RR vs RCB LIVE: Dropped!

Yashasvi Jaiswal has put Phil Salt down! Needed to be a sharp, low catch but Jaiswal cannot hang on. And then a run out chance is squandered at the non-striker’s end! Had it hit, Salt was gone by a mile. Sandeep Sharma not there to collect and dismiss.

Salt survives twice on the same ball. Drama.

RCB 59/0 (5.3)

RR vs RCB LIVE: 6 more

Phil Salt into the 40s! Another maximum. He’s going at a strike rate of 200. Comes down the track, cleanly hits it over long-off for 6. What a shot, off Sandeep Sharma. Today seems to be Salt’s day, RR need to stop this onslaught.

RR 58/0 (5.2)

RR vs RCB LIVE: 4, 6 Salt!

Phil Salt continues the rampage! Samson has handed the ball to Theekshana, but nothing seems to be able to stop the Englishman at the moment. He got out after a good start in the previous game, can this be the match he converts it to a big score?

RR vs RCB LIVE: Dropped!

Virat Kohli has been put down by Riyan Parag! No timing on it, went up very high, Parag got both hands to it, but the ball bobbles out! Kohli responds with a boundary in the next ball. Huge lifeline handed to Kohli.

RCB 36/0 (3.2)

RR vs RCB LIVE: 4, 6 Salt!

PHIL SALT IS IN THE MOOD! Jofra Archer is being taken to the cleaners. First a boundary through mid-wicket, and then handsomely hit over deep square-leg for a maximum. What a hit. RCB off to a superb start in this chase.

RCB 29/0 (2.3)

RR vs RCB LIVE: 4!

Virat Kohli is up and running. Chipped over mid-wicket, he gets 4. Great timing by the ‘chasemaster’, first boundary of the innings for him. Deshpande had bowled a decent over until then, but overall concedes 8.

RCB 18/0 (2)

RR vs RCB LIVE: Deshpande takes new ball

We have seen Rajasthan Royals hand Maheesh Theekshana the new ball a couple of times this season, but not today. Tushar Deshpande takes that responsibility from the other end. 

RCB 11/0 (1.1)

RR vs RCB LIVE: SIX!

Phil Salt is taking full advantage of Jofra Archer’s pace. Pitched short, and Salt plays it back over the wicket-keeper’s head, all the way for a maximum. Might have gloved it even. Salt will be itching to do well today.

RCB 10/0 (0.4)

RR vs RCB LIVE: Perfect game for the ‘Chasemaster’?

Virat Kohli has hit two half-centuries in IPL 2025, while Phil Salt hasn’t even managed that. With a tricky chase of 174 on the cards, could this bring out the best in Kohli? RCB have won 3 of their first 5 games, and a win is necessary to stay in touch with the leading group.

First ball, inside edge for 4! Salt against Archer.

RCB 4/0 (0.1)

RR vs RCB LIVE: Under par score?

The average first innings score at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium is 180. RR have fallen 7 runs short of that. How do Virat Kohli and Phil Salt go about this run chase now? Onus on them to make a difference. They’ll be up against the ferocious Jofra Archer now, who’s in great form.

RR vs RCB LIVE: Great knock by Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal played very well today. No RR batter seemed to be free-flowing, so a knock of 75 off 46 is an excellent one by the southpaw. Started well when Samson struggled, and scored big for his highest score of IPL 2025.

Dhruv Jurel was put down by Kohli, and he played a valuable 23-ball 35 too!

RR vs RCB LIVE: RR end on 173

Nitish Rana slaps a boundary off the final ball, as Rajasthan Royals post a total of 173. Good bowling by RCB, and it will be interesting to see how Virat Kohli and co. go about this run chase. Should be a tight affair!

RR 173/4 (20 overs)

RCB Target: 174

RR vs RCB LIVE: OUT!

Shimron Hetmyer departs on the penultimate ball of the innings. This has been a top over from Bhuvneshwar, who picks up his first wicket of the innings. Good catch at deep mid-wicket!

RR 169/4 (19.5)

RR vs RCB LIVE: 1 to go

One over to go for Rajasthan Royals. Can they have a mighty final over and finish with a total of 180+? Jurel will be on strike. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been entrusted with the responsibility. Bowled very well in the powerplay today.

RR 162/3 (19)

RR vs RCB LIVE: SIX!

Dhruv Jurel smashes Yash Dayal for 6 on the first ball of the penultimate over. And the next ball is pummelled for 4! Remember, he was dropped by Virat Kohli. Jurel now on 25 off 17, and breaking loose. Rajasthan Royals cross 150.

RR 157/3 (18.2)

RR vs RCB LIVE: 4!

Boundary for Shimron Hetmyer! The West Indian has been in good form off late, and these can be some valuable runs for Rajasthan Royals. Well-timed through mid-wicket on this occasion, placed between two fielders.

RR 147/3 (18)

RR vs RCB LIVE: Kohli drops!

Dhruv Jurel, big shot! Into the crowd, over mid-wicket. He has timed the slog sweep to perfection. Oh, and has Kohli put a catch down? That is a sitter put down at long-off! Kohli sinks his head. Big chance goes begging. 

Suyash Sharma wicketless in 4 overs.

RR 137/3 (17)

RR vs RCB LIVE: OUT!

BIG WICKET FOR RCB! Yashasvi Jaiswal is out! Josh Hazlewood was smashed for a 6 and 4 earlier in the over, but now he has trapped Jaiswal plumb. LBW, no question. He goes up with a DRS review, but that doesn’t work either.

RR 126/3 (16)

RR vs RCB LIVE: 5 overs to go!

We have just 5 overs left in the Rajasthan Royals innings. They have wickets in hand, but the run-rate is under 8. It is high time for the men in pink to go hard now. And Jaiswal seems to have got the message. Ramp shot for 6 off Hazlewood!

RR 120/2 (15.1)

RR vs RCB LIVE: 4!

Jaiswal starts the 15th over with a boundary. Tried to go over cover, doesn’t get the perfect timing but it still runs away for 4 through deep point. Jaiswal into the 60s now! He will have to take responsibility if RR want a score of 180.

RR 111/2 (14.1)

RR vs RCB LIVE: OUT!

Yash Dayal delivers! Is he one of the most underrated bowlers in IPL right now? Parag with the shot, straight at Virat Kohli at short cover. He departs for 30 runs off 22 balls. RR’s vice-captain is on his way back.

RR 105/2 (13.2)

RR vs RCB LIVE: What an effort!

Phil Salt, almost! That could’ve been the catch of the tournament. Jaiswal hit it very hard, was surely going for six, but Salt prevents it with an excellent piece of fielding. Times his jump perfectly and had he held on, what a catch it could’ve been.

RR 104/1 (13)

RR vs RCB LIVE: Jaiswal 50!

50 for Yashasvi Jaiswal! Took the run-scoring charge early on, and has completed a patient half-century. Comes off 35 balls. Jaiswal is now very well set, and has the chance to go berserk in the final overs. And he ramps Krunal for 4! 100 up for RR.

RR 103/1 (12.5)

RR vs RCB LIVE: Boundary!

Reverse sweep! Cheeky, but brilliantly timed. Pre-meditated it, and executed it to perfection. Suyash Sharma going for some runs here. Jaiswal is up to 47, he’s held his end and played well on a two-faced pitch.

RR 90/1 (11.1)

RR vs RCB LIVE: SIX!

Riyan Parag, that is excellent! Krunal comes in for his third over, and Parag clears the ropes with an excellent shot over deep mid-wicket. The right-hander is in good rhythm now, as RR’s run-rate climbs up.

RR 85/1 (11)

RR vs RCB LIVE: 4, 4 Parag!

Dropped chance? Riyan Parag is getting into the runs now. First timed well through extra cover, and then it was going straight at Yash Dayal but he can’t grab it! Should’ve done a lot better on that occasion.

RR 77/1 (10)

RR vs RCB LIVE: Four!

First boundary for Riyan Parag. Like Samson, he’s taking his time to settle in, but times it beautifully through third man. Late cut, placed between the fielders and it runs away for 4. Rajasthan Royals are barely going over 7 runs an over, though.

RR 65/1 (9)

RR vs RCB LIVE: 4!

Yashasvi Jaiswal continues the onslaught from his end. Pitched short by Liam Livingstone, and hit back hard by the left-hander. He is up to 37 off 24 balls now, and carrying the RR momentum. He’ll be hoping to convert this to a big score today.

RR 57/1 (7.4)

RR vs RCB LIVE: OUT!

Krunal Pandya makes the difference! First over of spin for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and the tactic has worked. Samson has had a terrible stay at the crease, and he gets stumped by Jitesh on this occasion. 15 runs off 19 balls for RR’s captain.

RR 49/1 (6.5)

RR vs RCB LIVE: Powerplay ends

Samson finally gets the boundary, as Rajasthan Royals muster up 45 in the powerplay. Jaiswal has been the reason for most of the runs, but RR would hope their captain can get going soon. Krunal Pandya now brought in.

RR 45/0 (6)

RR vs RCB LIVE: Miscue!

Sanju Samson trying to break free, doesn’t get the timing but it goes beyond the chasing fielders and lands safely. Samson really struggling, on 8 runs off 13 balls now. Jaiswal, on the other end, is on 30 off 20.

RR 40/0 (5.3)

RR vs RCB LIVE: SIX!

First maximum! Yashasvi Jaiswal comes down the track and clobbers it back over the bowler’s head for 6. Impressive shot. Two balls later, cut away for 4! Exquisitely placed. He’s doing the bulk of the work here for RR early on.

RR 34/0 (4.3)

RR vs RCB LIVE: Samson struggling

Sanju Samson has not got going in the early overs here. Just 5 runs off 10 balls for the right-hander. Jaiswal is dealing in boundaries at the other end, but the RR captain has been kept quiet by the RCB pacers so far.

RR 24/0 (4)

RR vs RCB LIVE: Big shout!

Josh Hazlewood is into the attack and he’s creating problems straight away. A mishit for Jaiswal earns him a boundary on the first ball of the over, but Hazlewood comes back sharply with a big appeal for caught-behind. Umpire shakes his head.

RR vs RCB LIVE: Good comeback by Bhuvneshwar

Economical from Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the early stages. Has given away just 11 runs in his first two overs. Only 19 runs in the first three overs for RR, they’ll hope to get rolling soon. Samson particularly cautious at the beginning.

RR 23/0 (3.1)

RR vs RCB LIVE: 4 more!

Yashasvi Jaiswal dealing in boundaries in the early stages. Full by Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and driven down the ground stylishly by the left-hander. Rajat Patidar has some thinking to do in the early stages here.

RR 18/0 (2.3)

RR vs RCB LIVE: Interesting call by RCB

Royal Challengers Bengaluru haven’t given the new ball to Josh Hazlewood. Yash Dayal has come in, but he fails to make an impact in his first over. Jaiswal ends the over with a boundary, well-timed over mid-wicket.

RR 13/0 (2)