Royal Challengers Bengaluru chased 228 with 8 balls to spare, beating Lucknow Super Giants by 6 wickets in IPL 2025 at Lucknow. Jitesh Sharma’s 85* sealed a top-two finish. Full highlights, scorecards, and analysis.
The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow was electric on May 27, 2025, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clashed with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 70 of IPL 2025. LSG, powered by Rishabh Pant’s sensational 118* off 61 balls, posted a daunting 227/3. However, RCB’s stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma’s explosive 85* off 33 balls, alongside Virat Kohli’s 54 and Mayank Agarwal’s unbeaten 41, ensured a clinical 6-wicket victory with 8 balls remaining. This win secured RCB’s spot in Qualifier 1, while LSG ended their campaign on a disappointing note. From Pant’s century to Sharma’s game-changing knock, this high-scoring thriller had it all. Here’s the full report, complete with scorecards, key moments, and visuals.
Match Summary
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Toss: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and opted to bowl, aiming to restrict LSG on a batting-friendly pitch.
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LSG Innings: Lucknow Super Giants posted 227/3 in 20 overs, driven by Rishabh Pant’s unbeaten 118 (61 balls, 11 fours, 8 sixes) and Mitchell Marsh’s 67 (37 balls, 4 fours, 5 sixes). A 152-run second-wicket stand set the tone.
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RCB Innings: Chasing 228, RCB reached 230/4 in 18.4 overs, led by Jitesh Sharma’s 85* (33 balls, 8 fours, 6 sixes), Virat Kohli’s 54 (30 balls, 10 fours), and Mayank Agarwal’s 41* (23 balls, 5 fours).
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Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 6 wickets, securing a top-two finish and a spot in Qualifier 1.
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Hero of the Match: Jitesh Sharma, for his match-defining 85* and leadership in the chase.
Lucknow Super Giants Innings Scorecard
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Batter |
R |
B |
4s |
6s |
SR |
Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mitchell Marsh |
67 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 181.08 |
c Jitesh Sharma b Bhuvneshwar Kumar |
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Matthew Breetzke |
14 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 116.66 |
b Nuwan Thushara |
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Rishabh Pant (c & wk) |
118 | 61 | 11 | 8 | 193.44 |
not out |
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Nicholas Pooran |
13 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 130.00 |
c Yash Dayal b Romario Shepherd |
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Abdul Samad |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
not out |
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Extras |
14 |
(b 0, lb 7, w 6, nb 1, p 0) |
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Total |
227 |
(3 wkts, 20 Ov) |
Did not Bat: Ayush Badoni, Himmat Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Digvesh Rathi, Avesh Khan, Will O’Rourke, Akash Singh
Fall of Wickets: 25-1 (Matthew Breetzke, 2.4), 177-2 (Mitchell Marsh, 15.3), 226-3 (Nicholas Pooran, 19.5)
Bowling:
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Bowler |
O |
M |
R |
W |
NB |
WD |
ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nuwan Thushara |
4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6.50 |
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Krunal Pandya |
2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.00 |
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Yash Dayal |
3 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14.66 |
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar |
4 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11.50 |
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Suyash Sharma |
3 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.00 |
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Romario Shepherd |
4 | 0 | 51 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12.75 |
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Powerplay: Overs 0.1–6, 55 runs |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings Scorecard
|
Batter |
R |
B |
4s |
6s |
SR |
Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Phil Salt |
30 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 157.89 |
c Digvesh Rathi b Akash Singh |
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Virat Kohli |
54 | 30 | 10 | 0 | 180.00 |
c Ayush Badoni b Avesh Khan |
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Rajat Patidar |
14 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 200.00 |
c Abdul Samad b Will O’Rourke |
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Liam Livingstone |
0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
lbw b Will O’Rourke |
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Mayank Agarwal |
41 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 178.26 |
not out |
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Jitesh Sharma (c & wk) |
85 | 33 | 8 | 6 | 257.57 |
not out |
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Extras |
6 |
(b 0, lb 0, w 5, nb 1, p 0) |
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Total |
230 |
(4 wkts, 18.4 Ov) |
Did not Bat: Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Nuwan Thushara, Suyash Sharma
Fall of Wickets: 61-1 (Phil Salt, 5.4), 90-2 (Rajat Patidar, 7.5), 90-3 (Liam Livingstone, 7.6), 123-4 (Virat Kohli, 11.2)
Bowling:
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Bowler |
O |
M |
R |
W |
NB |
WD |
ECO |
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Akash Singh |
4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10.00 |
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Will O’Rourke |
4 | 0 | 74 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 18.50 |
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Digvesh Rathi |
4 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9.00 |
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Shahbaz Ahmed |
3 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.00 |
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Avesh Khan |
3 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10.66 |
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Ayush Badoni |
0.4 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.50 |
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Powerplay: Overs 0.1–6, 66 runs |
Top Performers
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Jitesh Sharma (RCB): 85* (33 balls, SR 257.57, 8 fours, 6 sixes) – A blistering knock that powered RCB’s chase, earning him Player of the Match.
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Rishabh Pant (LSG): 118* (61 balls, SR 193.44, 11 fours, 8 sixes) – A sensational century, but not enough to secure victory.
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Virat Kohli (RCB): 54 (30 balls, SR 180.00, 10 fours) – Set the tone with a rapid fifty, anchoring the early chase.
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Mitchell Marsh (LSG): 67 (37 balls, SR 181.08, 4 fours, 5 sixes) – Built a massive 152-run stand with Pant.
Rishabh Pant scores century in LSG vs RCB, IPL 2025, at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, May 27, 2025.
Turning Points & Game Analysis
The match swung on these pivotal moments:
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Pant-Marsh Partnership: LSG’s 152-run second-wicket stand between Pant (118*) and Marsh (67) set a formidable 227/3, with Pant’s 54-ball century keeping LSG dominant.
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Kohli-Salt Powerplay Blitz: RCB’s 66/1 in the powerplay, including a 50-run stand in 24 balls, gave them a flying start in the chase.
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O’Rourke’s Double Strike: Will O’Rourke’s dismissals of Rajat Patidar and Liam Livingstone in the 8th over reduced RCB to 90/3, offering LSG hope.
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Sharma-Agarwal Partnership: The unbeaten 107-run fifth-wicket stand between Jitesh Sharma (85*) and Mayank Agarwal (41*) in 43 balls sealed the chase with 8 balls to spare.
RCB’s decision to bowl first was risky but paid off, with Nuwan Thushara’s economical 1/26 keeping LSG in check early. However, LSG’s 55-run powerplay and Pant’s relentless hitting exposed RCB’s bowling inconsistencies, particularly Will O’Rourke’s 2/74. In the chase, RCB’s aggressive approach, led by Kohli’s 50 off 27 balls and Sharma’s 50 off 22, neutralized LSG’s bowling attack. Akash Singh and Avesh Khan struck early, but LSG’s lack of bowling depth and poor death-over execution allowed RCB to cruise to victory.
RCB celebrating after victory
Post-Match Reactions
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Jitesh Sharma (RCB Captain, Player of the Match): “Chasing 228 was tough, but the early momentum from Virat and Phil set it up. I just played my shots and backed myself.”
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Rishabh Pant (LSG Captain): “I tried to make it big after a good start, but we couldn’t defend. Injuries hurt us this season, but we’ll come back stronger.”
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X Post: “Jitesh Sharma’s 85* was pure class! RCB chase 228 like it’s nothing. Qualifier 1, here they come! 🏏 #LSGvsRCB #IPL2025” – @IPLFever
Points Table & What’s Next
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Points Table: RCB’s victory secures a top-two finish with 12 points, joining Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1. LSG end their campaign at seventh with 10 points.
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Next Matches: RCB face Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1 on May 29, while Mumbai Indians take on Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator on May 28.
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Playoff Implications: RCB’s clinical chase ensures two shots at the final, while LSG will regroup for 2026 after a season plagued by injuries.
Conclusion
Match 70 of IPL 2025 was a run-fest at Ekana Cricket Stadium, with Rishabh Pant’s 118* powering LSG to 227/3, only for Jitesh Sharma’s 85* and Virat Kohli’s 54 to guide RCB to a 6-wicket win with 8 balls to spare. The Sharma-Agarwal partnership and RCB’s aggressive batting secured their Qualifier 1 berth, while LSG ended their campaign on a low. Who was your Player of the Match? Comment below and share your thoughts on Twitter or Facebook!