Captain Jitesh Sharma’s incredible unbeaten knock of 85 runs off just 33 balls led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a convincing six-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in the final league match of IPL 2025. His innings was described as a destructive force, causing chaos and carnage for the opposition. Partnering with Mayank Agarwal, they built a crucial 107-run partnership that propelled RCB to the second spot on the points table and made them the first team in IPL history to win all seven away games.
Jitesh’s innings was filled with powerful strokes, including hitting a slower ball for a six and flat-batting a length ball for another maximum. He reached his fifty with a midwicket six and sealed the victory with a sweep over square leg for six off Ayush Badoni’s bowling. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli’s quickfire 54 and Phil Salt’s contribution with the bat set up the chase for RCB.
For LSG, captain Rishabh Pant’s unbeaten 118 off 61 balls was the standout performance, with a remarkable partnership of 152 runs with Mitchell Marsh. Pant’s fearless approach to batting was evident in his strokeplay, including innovative shots and explosive hitting. Despite their efforts, it was Jitesh and RCB who emerged victorious on the night, showcasing their dominance in the tournament.
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