RR vs RCB Match 28 IPL 2025 Live Coverage: Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Timeline, Analysis, Cricket Tips and Ball by Ball Prediction

6:46 PM: RCB wins by nine wickets

Royal Challengers Bengaluru has continued their 100% win rate away from home. Rajasthan Royals was on the receiving end this time around as the Rajat Patidar-ked unit registered a nine-wicket victory.

6:31 PM: Kohli hits 100th fifty

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are at 146/1 after 115 overs. Need 28 runs in 30 balls. Kohli: 58* (42), Padikkal: 16* (15)

Virat Kohli hits his 100th half-century in T20s. He was dropped once in the third over by Riyan Parag but since then has not made any mistakes. His knock has sealed the win for the visitors. 

6:28 PM: RCB looking to finish this chase quickly

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are at 132/1 after 14 overs. Need 42 runs in 36 balls. Kohli: 45* (37), Padikkal: 15* (14)

RCB are now not only looking at a win but a chance to register a thumping win over the Royals that will boost their net run rate. 

6:22 PM: RCB inching towards their fourth win

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are at 116/1 after 12 overs. Need 58 runs in 48 balls. Kohli: 32* (30), Padikkal: 12* (9)

Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal are batting cautiously as RCB moves closer to registering their fourth win away from home.

6:08 PM: Phil Salt’s assault comes to an end

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are at 94/1 after 9 overs. Need 80 runs in 66 balls. Kohli: 25* (20), Padikkal: 1* (1)

Phil Salt batted like a dream at the Sawai Maan Singh Stadium. There is no denying the fact that he was lucky to be dropped multiple times in his innings. But the English batter rode his luck fantastically before being dismissed by Kumar Karikeya in the ninth over.

5:54 PM: A wicketless powerplay for RCB

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are at 65/0 after 6 overs. Need 109 runs in 14 overs. Salt: 46* (23), Kohli: 18* (13)

Sandeep Sharma almost got his first wicket in the form of Phil Salt, but this time, Yashasvi Jaiswal shelved a catch. It has been a lucky power play for the two RCB openers. They have made the best use of these chances and have raced to a 65-run opening stand. 

5:47 PM: A poor display of fielding from the hosts

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are at 50/0 after 5 overs. Need 124 runs in 15 overs. Salt: 34* (19), Kohli: 16* (11)

The hosts have greeted their guests with great hospitality. After dropping Phil Salt’s catch in the third over, Riyan Parag dropped Virat Kohli’s catch off Sandeep Sharma’s bowling in the fourth over.

5:39 PM: Salt’s luck continues against Jofra Archer

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are at 30/0 after 3 overs. Need 144 runs in 17 overs. Salt: 23* (12), Kohli: 7* (6)

Phil Salt gets a reprieve once again. After surviving an LBW call thanks to the on-field umpire, the English batter was dropped by Shimron Hetmyer. Even though it was a tough chance the West Indian was expected to take the catch as he dove to his left. He has made of his opportunities and is playing with a strike rate of almost 200. 

5:30 PM: A lucky start for Salt

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are at 10/0 after 1 over. Need 164 runs in 19 overs. Salt: 10* (6), Kohli: 0* (0)

Phil Salt rode his luck on the first ball he faced in the second innings. The right-handed batter was facing the extreme pace of Jofra Archer and edged one behind which beat the diving Sanju Samson and went for a four. He struck a six in the over before surviving a close LBW call on the last ball of the over.

5:10 PM: RCB needs 174 to win!

Thanks to a rollicking half-century from Yashasvi Jaiswal and a quickfire cameo from Dhruv Jurel, the hosts registered a score of 173 runs. RCB would feel like they allowed at least 15 runs due to some poor fielding.

5:00 PM: RR looks to go big in the last two overs

Rajasthan Royals are at 147/3 after 18 overs. Jurel: 15* (15), Hetmyer: 7* (5)

Shimron Hetmyer and Dhru Jurel have set themselves up to go big in the last two overs. Poor fielding from the visitors has helped the Royals massively. 

4:49 PM: Hazlewood gets his first wicket

Rajasthan Royals are at 126/3 after 16 overs. Jurel: 2* (8)

After being hit for a six and a four on the first two balls of his third over, Josh Hazlewood bounced back nicely. 

4:42 PM: Jaiswal looks set for a big knock

Rajasthan Royals are at 114/2 after 15 overs. Jaiswal: 64* (43), Jurel: 1* (6)

Yashasvi Jaiswal is playing an innings that was expected from him since the start of the season. The left-handed batter has tackled not only the RCB pace bowlers but also the spin duo of Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma.

4:35 PM: RCB Break the Stand, But Jaiswal Holds Firm

Rajasthan Royals at 107/2 in 14 overs: Jaiswal: 58*(40), Dhruv: 1*(3)

RCB finally strike to end the flourishing partnership, but Yashasvi Jaiswal remains solid at 58 off 40*. Dhruv Jurel has just arrived at the crease, on 1 off 3*. RR will now look to rebuild and finish strong in the last six overs.

4:30 PM: Jaiswal Brings Up His Fifty, RR on Track for Big Total
 

Rajasthan Royals at 104/1 in 13 overs: Jaiswal: 56*(38), Riyan: 30*(21)

Yashasvi Jaiswal brings up a well-deserved fifty, now at 56 off 38*, while Riyan Parag continues his solid knock with 30 off 21*. RR are building a strong platform, and with both batters in form, they look set for a big finish.

4:25 PM: Jaiswal on the Brink of Fifty, RR in Strong Position

Rajasthan Royals at 95/1 in 12 overs: Jaiswal: 49*(34), Riyan: 28*(19)

Yashasvi Jaiswal is nearing his fifty, with a solid 49 off 34*, while Riyan Parag has been consistent at 28 off 19*. The pair is setting a strong foundation, and RR will look to accelerate further in the next few overs.

4:20 PM: RR Continues to Accelerate as Parag Finds Form
 

Rajasthan Royals at 85/1 in 11 overs: Jaiswal: 43*(31), Riyan: 25*(16)

Yashasvi Jaiswal is holding steady at 43 off 31*, while Riyan Parag has increased the tempo to 25 off 16*. The partnership is gaining strength, and RR are building towards a strong total as they continue to score freely.

4:18 PM: RR Continue to Build Momentum with Jaiswal and Parag

Rajasthan Royals at 77/1 in 10 overs: Jaiswal: 42*(30), Riyan: 18*(11)

Yashasvi Jaiswal is playing a composed knock, now at 42 off 30*, while Riyan Parag has started to open up with 18 off 11*. The partnership is growing steadily, and RR will look to capitalize in the second half of the innings.

4:11 PM: Jaiswal Leads the Charge as RR Build Steady Start
 

Rajasthan Royals at 65/1 in 9 overs: Jaiswal: 40*(28), Riyan: 8*(7)

Jaiswal’s solid 40* off 28 balls keeps RR in a strong position, with Riyan Parag providing valuable support at 8* off 7. The duo has laid a solid foundation as RR look to accelerate in the coming overs.

4:08 PM: Jaiswal Keeps Momentum Alive

Rajasthan Royals at 58/1 in 8 overs: Jaiswal: 38*(25), Riyan: 3*(4)

Rajasthan Royals move to 58/1 in 8 overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal continues to time the ball beautifully, now unbeaten on 38 off 25 balls. Riyan Parag is settling in at 3*, looking to support the set batter. Royals aim for a solid platform in the middle overs.

4:04 PM: Krunal Strikes, Royals Lose Samson Early
 

Rajasthan Royals at 50/1 in 7 overs: Jaiswal: 32*(22), Riyan: 1*(1)

Rajasthan Royals are 50/1 after 7 overs. Krunal Pandya provided the breakthrough for RCB by dismissing Sanju Samson for 17. Jaiswal remains steady at 32*, and Riyan Parag joins him at the crease. The Royals will look to rebuild from here.

3:58 PM: Royals Finish Powerplay Unscathed
 

Rajasthan Royals at 45/0 in 6 overs: Jaiswal: 30*(20), Samson: 13*(16)

Rajasthan Royals end the powerplay strongly at 45/0 in 6 overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal continues to anchor the innings with a steady 30*, while skipper Sanju Samson has started to find some rhythm with 13*. A solid foundation laid for a big total ahead!

3:54 PM: Jaiswal Takes Charge in Powerplay
 

Rajasthan Royals at 36/0 in 5 overs: Jaiswal: 29*(19), Samson: 5*(11)

Rajasthan Royals move to 36/0 in 5 overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal is looking in fine touch, accelerating with confidence and timing the ball beautifully. While Samson is yet to shift gears, Jaiswal’s strokeplay is giving RR the early momentum.

3:49 PM: Royals Maintain Steady Start
 

Rajasthan Royals at 24/0 in 4 overs: Jaiswal: 18*(14), Samson: 5*(10)

Rajasthan Royals are 24/0 after 4 overs. Jaiswal continues to look fluent at the crease, finding gaps and rotating strike, while Samson is taking his time to settle in. A slow but steady approach as RR build the foundation for a strong total.

3:43 PM: Solid Start for Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals at 19/0 in 3 overs: Jaiswal: 13*(11), Samson: 5*(7)
 

RR reach 19/0 after 3 overs with both openers settling in nicely. Jaiswal looks confident with his strokeplay, already into double figures, while Samson is carefully assessing the conditions. A cautious but composed beginning—RR will look to accelerate as the powerplay progresses.

3:40 PM: Royals Keep It Tidy in the Early Overs
 

Rajasthan Royals at 13/0 in 2 overs: Jaiswal: 8*(7), Samson: 4*(5)

Rajasthan Royals move to 13/0 after 2 overs. Jaiswal is timing the ball well and picking gaps smartly, while Samson is playing the anchor role early on. The RCB pacers are sticking to a tight line, but the Royals openers are rotating strike efficiently, setting the tone for a steady powerplay.

3:35 PM: Rajasthan Royals Begin Steady in Powerplay Against RCB

Rajasthan Royals at 6/0 in 1 over: Jaiswal: 4*(5), Samson: 1*(1)
 

Rajasthan Royals are off to a cautious start as they finish the first over at 6/0. Yashasvi Jaiswal looked composed with a crisp boundary, while Sanju Samson got off the mark with a single. The RCB bowlers maintained a disciplined line, not giving much room. Both batters will look to settle in and build a solid foundation.

3:01 PM - RR vs RCB Toss Update

Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and elected to Bowl first at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur.

Rajasthan Royals Predicted Playing XII
 

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson(w/c), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Predicted Playing XII

Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal

RR vs RCB Predicted Playing XIIs
 

Rajasthan Royals (RR) host Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) today at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. RR are coming back home after being defeated by Gujarat Titans and will try to return strongly. RCB may have lost to Delhi Capitals but have been performing well on the road. Wanindu Hasaranga has returned to RR, which will improve their bowling. Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, and Phil Salt are the players to watch out for. The pitch will be batting-friendly with a par score of 180. As both teams will look to climb up the points table, this will be a thrilling match.

Rajasthan Royals Predicted Playing XII
 

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (C), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Predicted Playing XII
 

Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma