RCB Secures Victory Against Lucknow Super Giants with Kohli and Sharma's Stellar Performances

In an exciting match, Royal Challengers Bengaluru triumphed over Lucknow Super Giants by 6 wickets, thanks to stellar performances from Virat Kohli and captain Jitesh Sharma. RCB's victory secured their place in the top two, setting up a crucial match against Punjab Kings. Lucknow Super Giants posted a formidable total of 227 runs, led by Rishabh Pant's explosive 118 runs. Discover the key moments and performances that defined this thrilling encounter.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 27, 2025, 23:50 IST

RCB Triumphs Over Lucknow Super Giants

In a thrilling match, Virat Kohli shone in the spotlight while Rishabh Pant emerged as the day's standout player. However, it was captain Jitesh Sharma who played a crucial role for his team. Leading the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Sharma's unbeaten 85 runs were pivotal in securing RCB's position among the top two teams. They clinched a 6-wicket victory over the Lucknow Super Giants, setting the stage for their upcoming clash against Punjab Kings on May 29 in Mullanpur.

The Lucknow Super Giants set a formidable target of 227 runs for RCB, achieving this in their 20 overs with an impressive run rate of 11.35. Captain Rishabh Pant was the star of the innings, scoring an unbeaten 118 runs off just 61 balls, which included 11 fours and 8 sixes, resulting in a remarkable strike rate of 193.44. Mitchell Marsh also made a significant contribution with a brisk 67 runs from 37 balls, featuring 4 fours and 5 sixes, before being dismissed at 177 runs. Matthew Breetzke and Nicholas Pooran chipped in with 14 and 13 runs respectively, while extras contributed an additional 14 runs to the total.

On the bowling side, Romario Shepherd and Bhuvneshwar Kumar each took a wicket. Shepherd had a tough outing, giving away 51 runs in 4 overs, including 5 sixes, while Kumar conceded 46 runs with 3 sixes. The other bowlers struggled to maintain control, with Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma, and Thushara all recording high economy rates exceeding 12.