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Jitesh Sharma’s 85* Anchors RCB’s IPL-Record 228-Run Chase to Qualifier 1

Pant’s withdrawal of the non-striker appeal preserved Sharma’s innings, paving the way for RCB to finish second with a Qualifier 1 berth on May 29

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Jitesh Sharma shake hands with Lucknow Super Giants' captain Rishabh Pant
Josh Hazlewood | Image:  ANI

Overview

  • Rishabh Pant’s unbeaten 118 off 61 balls propelled LSG to a 227/3 total in the first innings at Ekana Stadium.
  • Jitesh Sharma’s unbeaten 85 off 33 balls powered RCB to chase down 228—their highest successful run chase in IPL history.
  • LSG spinner Digvesh Rathi’s attempt to mankad Sharma at the non-striker’s end was halted when Pant withdrew the appeal before the third umpire’s review.
  • Virat Kohli’s 54 off 30 balls marked his 63rd IPL half-century and took him past 9,000 T20 runs for a single franchise.
  • The victory secured RCB second place in the 2025 league stage and set up a Qualifier 1 match against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur on May 29.