Jaipur, April 13 -- Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson acknowledged they had put up a handy score on the board against Royal Challengers Bengaluru but felt they lost the game in the powerplay and the dropped catches just helped the visitors cause on Sunday in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

On a scorching day in Jaipur, Rajasthan were put to bat on a two-paced strip after losing the toss. The signs of struggle were visible early on when Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson were unable to find the right timing in the powerplay.

Despite the slow-paced start, the Royals dug deep and mustered up 173/4 on the board, courtesy of Jaiswal's swift 75 and handy contributions from Riyan Parag (30) and Dhruv Jurel (35*).

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