It was an exciting match, and we saw great batting from both teams. LSG batted first after losing the toss and scored 227 for 3 wickets in 20 overs. Captain Rishabh Pant played a brilliant innings and scored an unbeaten 118 runs from just 61 balls. Mitchell Marsh also played well, adding 67 runs in total. The pitch at Ekana, which is usually slow, was flat this time and helped the batters a lot.
"It was a tough target to chase, but we had faith in our batting lineup," said Jitesh Sharma, RCB’s stand-in captain and Player of the Match, after the game. "We knew we had to start strong and carry that momentum until the end."
RCB had a great start at first, with Virat Kohli hitting 54 runs from 30 balls to give the team a good start. But a few quick wickets in the middle overs made the run rate go up, putting pressure on the RCB team. Then Jitesh Sharma took the field and played an amazing knock, scoring an unbeaten 85 from just 33 balls. His powerful innings, along with a 107-run partnership with Mayank Agarwal (41 from 23 balls), helped RCB reach 231 for 4 wickets with eight balls left. This was RCB’s highest successful run chase in IPL history and their seventh win in a row — a new record in the league.
The result of this match will have a significant impact on the IPL 2025 playoff structure. With this win, RCB have moved to second place in the league table, getting a direct entry into Qualifier 1. They will now face the table-topper Punjab Kings, giving them two chances to reach the grand finale. For the Lucknow Super Giants, despite a great effort from Rishabh Pant, the loss means they have been knocked out of the playoff race, bringing an end to their IPL 2025 match. This result highlights the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket, where even big scores can be chased down with exceptional batting performances by batters. Fans can look forward to a thrilling Qualifier 1 as RCB aim to continue their strong form against the table-topper Punjab Kings team.