Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Match 70 IPL 2025 – Full Scorecard and Highlights
Introduction
The final league match of IPL 2025 between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) was a high-octane thriller that showcased exceptional performances from both teams. Held at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on May 27, 2025, the match featured standout innings from Rishabh Pant and Jitesh Sharma, culminating in a record-breaking chase by RCB.
Match Summary
LSG set a formidable target of 228 runs, thanks to a scintillating century by their captain, Rishabh Pant. In response, RCB, led by stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma, achieved the target with six wickets in hand and eight balls to spare, marking their highest successful run chase in IPL history.
Detailed Scorecard
Lucknow Super Giants Innings
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rishabh Pant (c) | 118* | 61 | 10 | 6 | 193.44 |
| Mitchell Marsh | 67 | 42 | 6 | 4 | 159.52 |
| Nicholas Pooran | 23 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 191.67 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 9* | 5 | 1 | 0 | 180.00 |
| Extras | 10 | ||||
| Total | 227/3 | 20.0 |
Fall of wickets: 1-61 (Marsh), 2-150 (Pooran), 3-200 (Stoinis)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akash Singh | 4 | 40 | 1 |
| Will O'Rourke | 4 | 74 | 2 |
| Digvesh Singh | 4 | 36 | 0 |
| Shahbaz Ahamad | 3 | 39 | 0 |
| Avesh Khan | 3 | 32 | 1 |
| Ayush Badoni | 0.4 | 9 | 0 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Salt | 30 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 157.89 |
| Virat Kohli | 54 | 30 | 10 | 0 | 180.00 |
| Rajat Patidar | 14 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 200.00 |
| Liam Livingstone | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mayank Agarwal | 41* | 23 | 4 | 2 | 178.26 |
| Jitesh Sharma (c) | 85* | 33 | 7 | 5 | 257.58 |
| Extras | 6 | ||||
| Total | 230/4 | 18.4 |
Fall of wickets: 1-61 (Salt), 2-90 (Patidar), 3-90 (Livingstone), 4-123 (Kohli)
Lucknow Super Giants Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akash Singh | 4 | 40 | 1 |
| Will O'Rourke | 4 | 74 | 2 |
| Digvesh Singh | 4 | 36 | 0 |
| Shahbaz Ahamad | 3 | 39 | 0 |
| Avesh Khan | 3 | 32 | 1 |
| Ayush Badoni | 0.4 | 9 | 0 |
Key Performances
Rishabh Pant's Century
Rishabh Pant led from the front with an unbeaten 118 off 61 balls, anchoring the LSG innings and propelling the team to a challenging total.
Jitesh Sharma's Match-Winning Knock
Stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma played a sensational innings, scoring an unbeaten 85 off just 33 balls, guiding RCB to a record chase and securing a spot in Qualifier 1.
Virat Kohli's Consistent Performance
Virat Kohli contributed a quickfire 54 off 30 balls, providing a solid foundation for RCB's successful chase.
Match Highlights
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RCB achieved their highest successful run chase in IPL history, surpassing their previous best.
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Jitesh Sharma's innings was pivotal in RCB's victory, showcasing his leadership and batting prowess.
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Rishabh Pant's century was the highest individual score for LSG in the IPL.
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RCB became the first team in IPL history to win all seven of their away matches in a single season.
Conclusion
The clash between LSG and RCB was a testament to the thrilling nature of T20 cricket, with both teams displaying exceptional skill and determination. RCB's record-breaking chase, led by Jitesh Sharma, not only secured their place in the playoffs but also etched this match into the annals of IPL history.
