Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally opened their account in IPL 2025, clinching a thrilling 11-run victory over Rajasthan Royals at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday.

The win, RCB’s first of the season on home soil, was powered by a solid all-round performance, with Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal starring with the bat, followed by a crucial spell from Krunal Pandya that turned the tide in the second innings. Rajasthan Royals were well in the chase until Pandya turned the game around with two crucial breakthroughs in the middle overs.