RCB Won By 6 Wickets: Jitesh 85, RCB Will Face PBKS In Qualifier 1

In Match 70, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated the Lucknow SuperGiants (LSG) by an incredible six wickets, successfully chasing down a difficult total of 228 runs in an exciting finale to the IPL 2025 league season.

Match Summary

Rishabh Pant’s explosive ton of 118.LSG scored 227

Choosing to bat first at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium, LSG amassed a commanding 227/3 in their 20 overs. With a brilliant century, captain Rishabh Pant led from the front, bringing about a dramatic change from the team's modest season total of 151 runs in 13 games. LSG gained a dominant position in the game because of his outstanding innings.

Jitesh Sharma’s 85 runs, RCB chased the target in just 18.4 overs

In reply, RCB had a difficult task, but they overcame it with a chase that set a record. With an incredible strike rate of 257.58, Jitesh Sharma, the stand-in skipper, scored an undefeated 85 runs off just 33 balls. His aggressive hitting helped RCB achieve the third-highest successful run chase in IPL history, finishing the goal in just 18.4 overs.

RCB Will Face PBKS In Qualifier 1 And MI Will Face GT In An Eliminator

After this win of RCB over LSG, RCB secured second position on the points table, they will face Punjab Kings in the Qualifier 1 will be held on May 29 in Mullanpur. Mumbai Indians will face an elimination match with Gujarat Titans on May 30th in Mullanpur. 

 

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