Romario Shepherd's Explosive Innings Sets IPL Record Against CSK

Shepherd's Record-Breaking Performance

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 3 (News Media): Romario Shepherd made headlines with an astonishing display of power hitting, achieving the second-fastest fifty in Indian Premier League history during a match against Chennai Super Kings at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday.

Entering the game during the death overs, Shepherd left a significant impact in just 14 balls, thrilling the home crowd with his aggressive batting style.

He now shares the record with Pat Cummins and KL Rahul, trailing only Yashasvi Jaiswal's remarkable 13-ball fifty against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2023. Following the dismissal of Virat Kohli, RCB's middle order faltered, leaving them struggling to post a competitive score.

With only two overs remaining and the score at 159/5, Shepherd delivered a performance that will be remembered by RCB supporters for years to come. He initiated his onslaught by hitting back-to-back sixes, showcasing his immense strength. Luck was on his side as his third shot took a top edge, resulting in a boundary.

The explosive West Indian batter wreaked havoc on Khaleel and the Chennai bowlers, hitting two consecutive sixes. A no-ball on the fourth delivery left Khaleel scrambling for answers, although he managed to deliver a dot ball on the fifth. However, a four on the last ball of the over allowed RCB to score 33 runs, marking the most expensive over for CSK in IPL history.

In the final over, Pathirana attempted to rein in Shepherd, but the hard-hitting West Indies player responded with a four followed by a six, achieving a 50-run partnership in just 15 balls. He concluded his innings with an unbeaten 53 runs off 14 balls, propelling RCB to a total of 213/5, leaving CSK fans in shock.

RCB dominated their home ground, amassing 54 runs in the last two overs without losing a wicket, marking their highest score in the final two overs of an IPL match.