IPL 2025: Updated points table after RCB vs RR Match 42

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) pulled off a crucial 11-run victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 42 of IPL 2025, intensifying the battle for playoff spots. With this win, RCB now finds itself level on points with Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals at the top of the table, making the playoff race more gripping than ever.

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Batting first, RCB posted a strong total of 205/5, thanks to standout performances from their top order. Virat Kohli led from the front with a fluent 70 off 42 deliveries, anchoring the innings with composure and aggression. He was well supported by Devdutt Padikkal, who blazed his way to 50 off just 27 balls. Phil Salt chipped in with a handy 26, ensuring the innings maintained momentum. Despite some late overs heroics from the Royals' bowlers, particularly Sandeep Sharma and Wanindu Hasaranga, RCB had already set a formidable total.

In response, RR began brightly with Yashasvi Jaiswal smashing a rapid 49 off just 19 balls, putting the chase on track early. Dhruv Jurel (47 off 34) and Nitish Rana (28 off 22) kept hopes alive, but the rest of the batting unit faltered under pressure. RCB’s bowlers held their nerve, with Josh Hazlewood delivering a match-defining spell of 4/33. Krunal Pandya and Yash Dayal backed him up effectively, choking RR’s scoring in the final overs.

This defeat marks another setback for the Royals, who have now lost seven of their nine games. Their inconsistency, particularly with the ball, has been a major concern this season. Despite promising starts, they’ve repeatedly failed to close games, a trend that continued in this fixture.

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Meanwhile, RCB’s sixth win of the season propels them into serious playoff contention. Their top-order form, bolstered by Kohli’s consistency and strong bowling performances, is shaping them into a formidable unit as the tournament enters its final leg. With three games left in the league stage, they are peaking at the right time.

As for the playoff race, it remains wide open. Teams like MI, PBKS, and LSG are all neck and neck, making net run rate a key factor. Every match hereon could swing the balance, and RCB’s latest win has only raised the stakes further.

Updated points table after RCB vs RR Match 42

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