The M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru witnessed yet one more basic on Saturday night time as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) held their nerve to defeat Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) by simply 2 runs in a high-scoring thriller. With this important win in Match 52 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, RCB inched nearer to a spot within the playoffs, whereas CSK have been left ruing what may have been a heroic chase.
Virat Kohli and Romario Shepherd mild up Chinnaswamy with batting brilliance
Put in to bat first after dropping the toss, RCB batters made full use of the flat pitch and lightning-fast outfield. Virat Kohli turned again the clock with a strong 62 off simply 33 balls, that includes 5 fours and 5 maximums. He set the tone alongside Jacob Bethell, who additionally dazzled with a 33-ball 55. Though there was a middle-order wobble, the late blitz from Romario Shepherd, who smashed an unbeaten 53 from simply 14 deliveries, propelled the hosts to an enormous complete of 213/5.
Matheesha Pathirana was the decide of the bowlers for CSK, grabbing 3 wickets, whereas the often economical Khaleel Ahmed endured an evening to overlook, leaking 65 runs in simply 3 overs.
Ayush Mhatre and Ravindra Jadeja battle onerous, however CSK fall agonizingly brief
Chasing a frightening 214, CSK discovered early momentum because of younger Ayush Mhatre, who performed a panoramic knock of 94 off 48 balls, peppered with 9 boundaries and 5 sixes. After a quick cameo from Shaik Rasheed, Ravindra Jadeja joined Mhatre and nearly turned the sport on its head with a sensational 77 from 45 balls. Regardless of their valiant efforts, CSK fell brief by simply 2 runs as Yash Dayal and Lungi Ngidi’s tight spell on the demise proved decisive.
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With this thrilling win, RCB have moved to 16 factors, placing them on the point of playoff qualification. Whereas not formally by means of but, the victory has considerably boosted their probabilities, making it extremely doubtless they’ll function within the knockout stage.
Right here’s how followers reacted:
Yash Dayal does it AGAIN towards #CSK ❤️
The #RCB pacer holds his nerves within the last over to defend 1️⃣5️⃣ & clinch an exhilarating 2️⃣-run win! 😬
Scorecard ▶ https://t.co/I4Eij3ZNlN#TATAIPL | #RCBvCSK | @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/QQUNdhPjgS
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) Could 3, 2025
The going received powerful and the boys received harder!
We full a double over CSK on this IPL🔥 pic.twitter.com/1hn9VQ0G6r
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) Could 3, 2025
RCB has invisible Q in entrance of them. Sensible win.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) Could 3, 2025
Historical past repeats itself. Yash Dayal bowling the final over, 17 to defend final yr. Right this moment, 15 to defend. Once more, a change of ball due to the six going out of the stadium…..
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) Could 3, 2025
CSK in IPL 2025 pic.twitter.com/Hc49pZQkTY
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) Could 3, 2025
ayush mhatre. you’re the elementary of subsequent gen csk my brother. gritty innings! to many extra. 💛
— Neeche Se Topper (@NeecheSeTopper) Could 3, 2025
Yash Dayal seals it on the Chinnaswamy! 🏟️🔥
A becoming end to an exhilarating contest, held his nerve within the last over and wrapped up a superb win for RCB. High quality cricket, top-notch end! 🙌🔴⚫
Scorecard: https://t.co/aiKxIwAoun#Cricket #IPL #IPL2025 #RCBvCSK pic.twitter.com/VYnsLuXEG5
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) Could 3, 2025
What a cracker of a recreation woooow!
RCB RCB RCB 👏👏
The whole lot occurred within the final over.
Kudos to Yash Dayal 🙌#CSKvRCB #TATAIPL2025— Vinay Kumar R (@Vinay_Kumar_R) Could 3, 2025
Huddling by means of the powerful instances. #RCBvCSK #WhistlePodu 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/qkjRgDSVeO
— Chennai Tremendous Kings (@ChennaiIPL) Could 3, 2025
Innings full of intent, bravery and fireplace! The longer term is right here👏
Keep in mind the title🔥 pic.twitter.com/jf5kPCITrf— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) Could 3, 2025
What A recreation 💥❤️🫶
— thaman S (@MusicThaman) Could 3, 2025
https://t.co/yqQv7YemMv! 😱#RCBvsCSK
— Jaydev Unadkat (@JUnadkat) Could 3, 2025
Congratulations to @RCBTweets for being the primary staff to the 2025 @IPL playoffs for positive 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. What a recreation right now. Final ball end. Nail bitting for positive
— Lalit Kumar Modi (@LalitKModi) Could 3, 2025
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