Bengaluru defeated Chennai in a thrilling high-scoring IPL match with a combined total of 424 runs. Their strong batting and solid finish helped them rise to the top of the table, delivering a memorable win in front of excited fans.
RCB Wins a Nail-Biter Against CSK
In an exciting IPL 2025 match, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by just 2 runs in a high-scoring game. The match had a total of 424 runs and went down to the last ball. With this victory, RCB moved to the top of the points table. (More Sports News)
IPL Chennai Falls Short in a Close Chase
IPL Chennai Super Kings were chasing a huge target of 214 runs. They came very close but could not cross the finish line. CSK needed 15 runs in the final over with 6 wickets in hand. Yash Dayal, the bowler for RCB, kept his cool. He bowled a tight over and left Chennai needing 4 runs from the last ball. They couldn’t manage it.
Ravindra Jadeja remained unbeaten on 77 runs from 45 balls. He hit 8 fours and 2 sixes but couldn’t take his team to victory. CSK ended the innings at 211 for 5 in 20 overs.
Mhatre and Jadeja Fight Hard
Ayush Mhatre, the young opener for CSK, played a brilliant innings. He scored 94 runs off 48 balls, including 9 fours and 5 sixes. His powerful hitting gave Chennai a great start. But after his dismissal, CSK slowed down and struggled to keep up with the run rate.
Even though Jadeja played a smart knock in the end, the required rate was too high. Chennai lost the match by just 2 runs in the end, a heartbreaking loss for their fans.
Kohli and Shepherd Lead RCB’s Big Total
Earlier in the match, RCB batted first after losing the toss. Their openers gave them a great start. Virat Kohli, one of the greatest white-ball players, showed his skill again. He scored a quick 62 off just 33 balls. His innings included 5 fours and 5 sixes. Kohli attacked the bowlers right from the beginning.
His partner Jacob Bethell also played well. He made 55 runs from 33 balls with 8 fours and 2 sixes. The two added 97 runs for the first wicket.
However, the middle order slowed down a bit. Devdutt Padikkal was out for 17 runs, Rajat Patidar scored only 11, and Jitesh Sharma got out for 7. After 18 overs, RCB were at 159 for 5, and it looked like they might not reach 200.
Shepherd’s Power-Hitting Changes the Game
Romario Shepherd changed the game in the last two overs. He started attacking in the 19th over against Khaleel Ahmed. That over went for 33 runs, including a no-ball. Shepherd smashed 4 sixes and 2 fours in that over alone.
He wasn’t done yet. In the final over, Shepherd hit Mathisha Pathirana for 2 fours and 2 sixes. He reached his half-century in just 14 balls. Thanks to his amazing finish, RCB scored a huge total of 213 for 5.
Points Table Impact
With this win, RCB reached the top of the IPL 2025 points table. It was a much-needed victory for them in the tight playoff race. CSK, on the other hand, stayed at the bottom and is already out of the playoff race.
A Match to Remember
IPL This match was one of the most thrilling games of the season. Both teams gave their best. Fans were treated to a game full of boundaries, sixes, and drama. In the end, RCB held their nerve and secured a vital win.
