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RCB Creates History: Highest IPL Run Chase to Crush LSG and Storm into Qualifier 1!
The IPL 2025 league stage ended with an absolute thriller as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pulled off a record-breaking chase against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on May 27 at the Ekana Stadium. It was a game packed with fireworks, controversies, heroic innings, and playoff-defining drama. Let’s dive into the epic night of cricket that sent fans into a frenzy!
Match Summary
Result: RCB won by 6 wickets
Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Toss: RCB won the toss and elected to field
Player of the Match: Jitesh Sharma (RCB)
Lucknow Super Giants Innings
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rishabh Pant (c) | Not Out | 118 | 61 | 11 | 8 | 193.44 |
| Mitchell Marsh | c Kohli b Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 67 | 37 | 7 | 3 | 181.08 |
| Ayush Badoni | c & b Will O’Rourke | 18 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 150.00 |
| Nicholas Pooran | Not Out | 10 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | 14 | |||||
| Total | 3 wickets in 20 overs | 227 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Salt | c Digvesh Singh b Akash Singh | 30 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 157.89 |
| Virat Kohli | c Ayush Badoni b Avesh Khan | 54 | 30 | 10 | 0 | 180.00 |
| Rajat Patidar | c Abdul Samad b Will O’Rourke | 14 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 200.00 |
| Mayank Agarwal | c Nicholas Pooran b Will O’Rourke | 41 | 23 | 5 | 2 | 178.26 |
| Jitesh Sharma (c) | Not Out | 85 | 33 | 8 | 5 | 257.58 |
| Dinesh Karthik | Not Out | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 150.00 |
| Extras | 10 | |||||
| Total | 4 wickets in 18.4 overs | 230 |
Bowling Highlights
Lucknow Super Giants
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akash Singh | 4 | 40 | 1 | 10.00 |
| Avesh Khan | 4 | 46 | 1 | 11.50 |
| Will O’Rourke | 4 | 74 | 2 | 18.50 |
| Digvesh Rathi | 3.4 | 70 | 0 | 19.09 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 46 | 1 | 11.50 |
| Will O’Rourke | 4 | 74 | 2 | 18.50 |
Rishabh Pant Lights Up Lucknow
LSG, electing to bat first, delivered a batting masterclass led by Rishabh Pant, who smashed an unbeaten 118 off just 62 balls. With clean hitting and fearless strokeplay, Pant reminded everyone why he’s still one of the most dangerous batters in T20 cricket.
He was well supported by Mitchell Marsh, who contributed a solid 67, taking LSG to a mammoth total of 227/3. It looked like a match-winning score. But cricket, especially IPL cricket, never fails to surprise.
RCB’s Record Chase – A Night to Remember
Chasing 228 was never going to be easy — unless you’re Jitesh Sharma.
RCB’s stand-in skipper played an absolute blinder. He remained unbeaten on 85 runs, showing nerves of steel and intent of fire. Jitesh, along with the ever-reliable Virat Kohli (54 runs), stitched together a monumental effort to chase down the target with 8 balls to spare.
This became RCB’s highest successful run chase in IPL history, a moment that will go down in the books as one of the most electrifying chases of all time.
Mankad Drama Adds Fire
Just when things couldn’t get more intense, Digvesh Rathi from LSG attempted a controversial Mankad dismissal on Jitesh Sharma. The incident triggered heated reactions and added a spark of drama to the high-pressure game.
To his credit, Rishabh Pant, LSG’s captain, intervened and called off the appeal — a move that earned praise for sportsmanship, even though it couldn’t change the outcome.
What This Means for the Playoffs
With this heroic win, RCB catapults into Qualifier 1, where they will face the resurgent Punjab Kings. Their momentum, confidence, and team spirit are at an all-time high — and if Jitesh Sharma continues this form, RCB could finally be eyeing their first-ever IPL trophy.
On the flip side, this crushing loss knocks LSG out of the tournament, ending their playoff hopes in heartbreak despite Pant’s spectacular ton.
The match wasn’t just a battle between two teams — it was a showcase of passion, grit, leadership, and the sheer unpredictability that makes IPL the most exciting league in the world.
With the playoffs now set, the question is: Can RCB ride this momentum all the way to the title?
One thing is for sure: If they keep chasing like this, anything is possible.
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Stay tuned for Qualifier 1: RCB vs PBKS – A clash of titans awaits!
Let us know in the comments — Do you think RCB can go all the way this year?
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