🔥 Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals – 42nd Match LIVE Updates | IPL 2025
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Date: April 24, 2025
Format: T20 | Match 42 of the IPL 2025
🏏 Match Overview
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is buzzing tonight as two powerhouse sides—Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR)—clash in the 42nd match of the Indian Premier League 2025. RCB is desperate to stay in the playoff hunt, while RR is looking to consolidate their position in the top four.
This is more than just a game—it's a showdown of heavyweights, with the likes of Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, and Glenn Maxwell lining up against Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler, and the ever-reliable Yuzvendra Chahal.
📺 Live Score – 1st Innings Update
RCB – 174/6 in 20 overs
Faf du Plessis – 54 (36)
Dinesh Karthik – 35* (17)
Yuzvendra Chahal – 2/28 (4 overs)
Trent Boult – 1/32 (4 overs)
RCB, after being put in to bat, posted a competitive 174. A solid opening stand between Kohli and Du Plessis laid the foundation, while a late flourish from DK helped boost the total. RR bowlers kept it tight in the middle overs but leaked a few at the death.
🔄 Innings Break – Rajasthan Royals Need 175 to Win
A tricky chase under lights, especially with the Bengaluru pitch offering a bit of help to the spinners. Can RR's in-form top order pull it off?
👀 Players to Watch
RCB: Watch out for Mohammed Siraj with the new ball and Karn Sharma through the middle.
RR: Eyes on Jos Buttler, who has a fantastic record at this venue, and Riyan Parag, who's having a breakout season.
🔥 What’s at Stake?
RCB: A win here could keep their slim playoff hopes alive.
RR: A victory would solidify their top-four standing and keep them in contention for a top-two finish.
💬 Fan Reactions – Live from Social Media
“Vintage DK at the death! What a finish!” – @CricketLover
“Chahal's comeback to Chinnaswamy and he nails it again. Legend!” – @IPLAddict
“RCB bowlers need to bring their A-game now. 174 is defendable but just!” – @BoldArmyFan
📊 Quick Stats
Head-to-Head: 19 wins for RCB, 13 for RR
Best at Chinnaswamy: Buttler – 3 fifties in last 4 games
RCB’s death overs average: 11.2 RPO in last 5 matches
📣 Stay Tuned!
The chase is on! Can RR chase down 175 under pressure, or will RCB’s bowlers rise to the occasion? Follow this space for live updates, turning points, and post-match analysis.
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