The thrill was at an all-time high as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) battled Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 42 of IPL 2025. Both sets of fans were glued to their screens, watching each ball with bated breath. But the action didn't just remain on the field—Twitter went into a frenzy of reactions, memes, and highlights as the match progressed. From spine-tingling sixes to match-winning wickets, each moment created a tidal wave of posts online. The confrontation turned out to be one of the most discussed matches of the season, showcasing again how much more than cricket the IPL is—it's a feeling for countless fans around the globe.
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RCB registered a nerve-wracking victory over RR due to Josh Hazlewood's alchemy 19th over in which he took two wickets while conceding just one run when RR required 18 off 12. The turning point was the removal of Dhruv Jurel, who was menacing. Jitesh Sharma also deserves credit for noticing the edge that resulted in Jurel's wicket.
Earlier, provided RR a flying start, and Riyan Parag and Nitish Rana's cameos kept them on top. But Krunal Pandya's vital spell shifted the momentum. Eventually, Hazlewood put the seal on it, providing RR their fifth consecutive loss.
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