Jitesh Sharma Steals the Show as RCB Triumphs Over LSG by 6 Wickets in IPL 2025 Clash
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12:00 AM IST Jitesh Sharma - Captain Marvel!
What an exhilarating chase! Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pulled off a stunning victory, chasing down a mammoth 228 runs in the final league match of IPL 2025, securing a top-two finish. This marks RCB's highest-ever successful run chase in IPL history, earning them a spot in Qualifier 1 against Punjab Kings. The records don’t end there—RCB achieved an unprecedented feat by winning all seven of their away games this season, a testament to their dominance on the road.
11:58 PM IST
RCB’s Mayank Agarwal speaks post-match, crediting Jitesh Sharma for his explosive performance. Agarwal reveals he focused on rotating the strike to give Jitesh the freedom to dominate. He describes the game as a battle of the wicketkeepers, with Rishabh Pant’s brilliance for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) matched by Jitesh’s heroics for RCB. Agarwal shares that with 90 runs needed off seven overs, their strategy was to target 10 runs off Digvesh Singh’s over while attacking other bowlers. He lauds the team’s confidence in chasing 230, emphasizing the belief within the squad. Reflecting on his own knock, Agarwal says he aimed to stabilize after early wickets and build a partnership with Virat Kohli, who set the tone with quick runs. He concludes by praising Jitesh for anchoring the chase till the end.
11:57 PM IST
LSG captain Rishabh Pant reflects on the defeat, stressing the need to play consistent cricket across all 40 overs. He admits pre-tournament injuries hampered their campaign. On his batting, Pant says he gained confidence with each game, focusing on playing to the field, timing shots, and maintaining intensity. He acknowledges areas for improvement and plans a brief break to regroup ahead of the England series. Despite the loss, Pant highlights positives, including strong batting performances and notable bowling efforts from Digvesh Singh, Avesh Khan, and Akash Deep. He laments missed opportunities that cost LSG the game.
11:55 PM IST
RCB’s stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma won the toss and chose to bowl on a slightly sluggish pitch. With Aiden Markram absent, Matthew Breetzke partnered Mitchell Marsh but failed to capitalize. Rishabh Pant, batting at No. 3, delivered a masterclass, forging a 152-run stand with Marsh and smashing his second IPL century. LSG posted a formidable 227, which seemed match-winning on this surface. For RCB, Nuwan Thushara shone with the ball, and Krunal Pandya bowled tidily, but the rest of the attack leaked runs.
11:51 PM IST
Despite LSG’s imposing total, powered by Pant’s century, they couldn’t defend it. Their bowlers struggled early in the Powerplay but clawed back with Will O’Rourke’s double-wicket over. However, LSG’s pacers faltered, with O’Rourke conceding 74 runs in four overs and Shahbaz Ahmad leaking over 20 in a single over. Digvesh Singh bowled steadily, but his inexperience showed. These costly spells derailed LSG’s hopes of finishing the season on a high.
11:47 PM IST
RCB needed a fiery start in this high-stakes chase, and Phil Salt and Virat Kohli delivered, racing to 61 in 5.4 overs. Salt’s dismissal didn’t slow them down, as Kohli kept the momentum alive. Rajat Patidar and Liam Livingstone fell in quick succession, but Mayank Agarwal’s composure steadied the ship alongside Kohli. Kohli’s half-century set the stage before he departed, leaving Agarwal to anchor the innings. With a steep target still looming, Jitesh Sharma unleashed a breathtaking assault, scoring an unbeaten 85 off 33 balls. His fearless batting, aided by a touch of luck, sealed the chase with eight balls to spare.
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