In a pulsating conflict on the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium, Lucknow, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) chased down an enormous 228-run goal to defeat Lucknow Tremendous Giants (LSG) by six wickets, sealing their spot in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025, the place they are going to be up in opposition to Punjab Kings in New Chandigarh on Might 30.
After RCB opted to bowl first, LSG posted a formidable whole of 227/3. Mitchell Marsh starred with a blistering 67 off 37 balls, peppered with 4 fours and 5 sixes, whereas skipper Rishabh Pant performed a captain’s knock, remaining unbeaten on 118 off 61 balls with 11 fours and eight sixes at a strike fee of 193.44. Nicholas Pooran added a quick-fire 13 earlier than being dismissed. Regardless of the onslaught, RCB bowlers held their nerve, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar selecting up a vital wicket.
RCB’s chase was led by Virat Kohli’s masterclass innings of 54 off 30 balls, sustaining a blistering strike fee of 180.00. Mayank Agarwal and Jitesh Sharma then completed the job with a surprising partnership. Mayank’s 41* off 23 and Jitesh’s explosive 85* off 33 (8 fours, 6 sixes) sealed the win with eight balls to spare. Akash Singh and William O’Rourke offered breakthroughs for LSG, however they couldn’t cease the RCB juggernaut.
This win takes RCB straight into Qualifier 1. The match witnessed fireworks from either side, however RCB’s batting depth, particularly the late-order blitz from skipper Jitesh Sharma, made the distinction.
RCB’s aggressive chase of 230 is a testomony to their fearless model of cricket this season. LSG, regardless of Pant’s valiant ton, will rue the missed probabilities and the lack to comprise RCB’s batting line-up.
Listed below are the milestones achieved throughout LSG vs RCB, Match 70 of IPL 2025:
Virat Kohli : Accomplished 9,000 runs for RCB.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Chased their highest whole in IPL – 228
Rishabh Pant: Scored his second century in IPL.
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