Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Live Score, IPL 2025: Phil Salt and Virat Kohli are set to face a formidable challenge from Jofra Archer’s swift bowling as the Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) aim to regain their winning momentum in the IPL this Sunday. Both teams come into this match following recent defeats.
RCB faced a six-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals, while RR suffered a significant 58-run defeat against Gujarat Titans.
Currently, RCB occupies the fourth position in the standings with three wins out of five matches, whereas RR is in seventh place, having secured one fewer victory in the same number of games.
Jofra Archer, the British fast bowler, has shown remarkable improvement since his costly opening spell in the IPL season.
Consistently clocking speeds over 144 kph, the English pacer has effectively challenged and dismissed numerous batsmen.
His outstanding performance of 3/25 against Punjab Kings included a remarkable delivery that reached 148.6 kph, which knocked over Shreyas Iyer’s stumps. In the match against Gujarat Titans, he recorded speeds of 152.3 kph and took out captain Shubman Gill with a 147.7 kph inswinger.
On Saturday, Archer’s main goal will be to dismiss Kohli (186 runs) and his fellow countryman Salt (143 runs), both of whom have the potential to change the course of a match quickly.
Although Kohli has scored two half-centuries, his performance has been somewhat erratic this season. His partnership with the aggressive Salt, who tends to attack from the outset, has allowed Kohli to adopt a more measured approach. He is striving for greater consistency in his batting.
RCB’s strength is further bolstered by the current form of captain Rajat Patidar, while Tim David and Liam Livingstone add significant power to the middle and lower order.
The Bengaluru franchise, still in pursuit of their first IPL title, boasts a strong fast bowling lineup led by Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, although their spinners need to improve their consistency.
The strength of RCB is significantly enhanced by the impressive form of captain Rajat Patidar, while Tim David and Liam Livingstone contribute formidable finishing skills in the middle and lower batting order.
Although the Bengaluru team has yet to secure their first IPL title, they possess a strong fast bowling attack spearheaded by Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, although their spin bowlers must improve their consistency.
In terms of batting, the lineup is rich in talent, featuring Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Nitish Rana in the top order, complemented by the dynamic duo of Dhruv Jurel and Shimron Hetmyer in the lower order.
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