RR Vs RCB, IPL 2025: Phil Salt Performs Superman Effort To Save 5 Runs Near Boundary Line

Phil Salt pulled off a brilliant fielding effort to deny six to Yashasvi Jaiswal during the ongoing IPL 2025 match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Sunday, April 13.

The incident happened on the final ball of the 12 over bowled by Kruunal Pandya. A short delivery by Krunal saw Jaiswal mistiming the slog-pull as the ball rushed on him. Salt, who was right on the edge at deep mid-wicket, jumped high and caught it but couldn't control it as he pushed it back inside the field of play. Salt's presence of mind to quickly release the ball not only saved five runs for the team but also gave lifeline to Jaiswal

UNBELIEVABLE effort from Phil Salt! Saved five runs.#RRvRCB pic.twitter.com/XdGRomzdmr

— Ganesh 🇮🇳 (@GaneshVerse) April 13, 2025

Jaiswal Puts Rajasthan Royals in Control

RCB skipper Rajat Patidar after winning the toss decided to bowl first against Rajasthan Royals. Howver the decision backfired with Jaiswal going after RCB bowlers. The opener along with skipper Sanju Samson stitched partnership of 49 runs, before Samson was stumped by Jitesh off Krunal Pandya for 53 runs of19 balls.

Riyan Parahg and Jaiswal the stitched 56 run partnership for the second wicket before Parag departed for 30 runs off 22 balls caught by Kohli off Yash Dayal's bowling. At the time of writing, Royals were 114/2 after 15 overs.