IPL 2025: Jaiswal's Stellar Half-Century Leads RR to 173/4 vs RCB
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Synopsis
In a thrilling encounter at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Yashasvi Jaiswal's dynamic half-century and Dhruv Jurel's rapid innings propelled Rajasthan Royals to 173/4. RCB struggled to contain Jaiswal's explosive batting as they faced defeat in match 28 of IPL 2025.
Key Takeaways
- Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a remarkable 75 runs off 47 balls.
- Dhruv Jurel contributed with a quickfire 35 runs.
- Rajasthan Royals finished at 173/4 in their innings.
- RCB's Krunal Pandya was economical with figures of 1-29.
- Match played at Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
Jaipur, April 13 (NationPress) Yashasvi Jaiswal's remarkable half-century, along with Dhruv Jurel's explosive 23-ball 35, propelled Rajasthan Royals to a total of 173/4 in 20 overs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru during match 28 of IPL 2025 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Sunday.
After being invited to bat first, Rajasthan's openers, Jaiswal and captain Sanju Samson, had a slow start, with the former striking three boundaries in the initial three powerplay overs.
While Jaiswal found ways to score freely, Samson struggled to build momentum despite the powerplay's fielding restrictions.
In Yash Dayal's second over, Jaiswal took command, hitting a six and a four to gather 12 runs from the over. Josh Hazlewood only allowed a four in the last powerplay over, leaving Rajasthan at 45/0 after six overs.
Krunal Pandya struck for RCB in the seventh over, dismissing a struggling Samson who scored just 15 runs off 19 balls.
Riyan Parag joined Jaiswal at the crease, ensuring the scoreboard kept moving with regular boundaries.
In the ninth over, as Rajat Patidar introduced Suyash Sharma, Parag hit two fours, and Yash Dayal dropped him when he was on 17.
In the following over, he launched a six over mid-wicket against Krunal Pandya, boosting the scoring rate.
Jaiswal achieved his second half-century of the season in just 35 balls, marking his 11th fifty in IPL and third at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. At the end of 13 overs, Rajasthan stood at 104/1.
In the 14th over, Parag was dismissed by Yash Dayal for 30 runs, caught easily by Virat Kohli.
Dhruv Jurel entered at no. 4, while Jaiswal maintained his momentum. He attacked Hazlewood, hitting a six and a four before falling victim in the same over. Jaiswal scored 75 runs off 47 balls, featuring 10 fours and 2 sixes.
Shimron Hetmyer and Jurel took charge in the death overs. Jurel was fortunate in the 17th over when Kohli dropped him on 11 after hitting a six off Suyash Sharma.
Seizing the moment, Jurel capitalized on Dayal's final over, smashing a six and a four on the first two deliveries. Rajasthan scored 15 runs in the penultimate over, surpassing the 150-run mark.
Bhuvneshwar conceded 11 runs in the final over, getting hit for two fours. He also claimed Hetmyer's wicket just before Nitish Rana struck a four, leading Rajasthan to finish at 173/4.
For RCB, Krunal was the standout bowler with impressive figures of 1-29 in his four overs.
Brief scores: Rajasthan Royals 173/4 in 20 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 75, Dhruv Jurel 35 not out; Krunal Pandya 1-29, Josh Hazlewood 1-26) against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
