RCB Pulls Off Record-Breaking Chase Against LSG in IPL 2025 Thriller
Date: May 27, 2025
Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Result: RCB won by 6 wickets
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Match Summary
LSG Score: 227/3 (20 overs)
RCB Score: 230/4 (18.4 overs)
In a thrilling conclusion to the IPL 2025 league stage, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pulled off one of the most remarkable chases in IPL history by defeating Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by six wickets at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. Chasing a mammoth target of 228, RCB completed the chase with 8 balls to spare, recording the third-highest successful chase in IPL history.
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First Innings: LSG's Explosive Start
LSG, batting first, piled on a huge total of 227 for 3 in their 20 overs.
Rishabh Pant was the star performer with a blistering 118-run innings, filled with flair and aggression.
Mitchell Marsh provided excellent support, scoring 67 runs, building a solid platform for the team.
Their powerful partnership gave LSG strong momentum going into the break, putting RCB under immense pressure.
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Second Innings: Jitesh Sharma Leads the Charge
RCB, under pressure to stay alive in the tournament, began their chase with positive intent.
Virat Kohli scored a well-paced 54, anchoring the early innings.
The true game-changer was stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma, who smashed a brilliant unbeaten 85 off just 33 balls.
With a strike rate of 257.58, Sharma dismantled the LSG bowling attack and guided RCB to a sensational win, finishing the chase in just 18.4 overs.
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Top Performers
LSG
Rishabh Pant – 118 runs
Mitchell Marsh – 67 runs
RCB
Jitesh Sharma – 85* runs
Virat Kohli – 54 runs
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What This Means
This victory propelled RCB into Qualifier 1, where they are set to face Punjab Kings. The match showcased RCB’s resilience and tactical brilliance, while also spotlighting emerging hero Jitesh Sharma, whose match-winning knock will be remembered for seasons to come.