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RCB Triumphs Over CSK in Thrilling 2-Run IPL Victory

Romario Shepherd's explosive 53 and Yash Dayal's clutch final-over defense propel Bengaluru to the top of the IPL 2025 standings.

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Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Royal Challengers Bengaluru v Chennai Super Kings - M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India - May 3, 2025 Chennai Super Kings' Ayush Mhatre in action REUTERS/Stringer
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Overview

  • Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted a formidable 213/5, with Virat Kohli (62) and Jacob Bethell (55) anchoring a 97-run opening partnership.
  • Romario Shepherd's 14-ball 53, including a 33-run 19th over, marked the second-fastest fifty in IPL history, transforming RCB's total into a challenging target.
  • Chennai Super Kings' chase was led by 17-year-old Ayush Mhatre's brilliant 94 and Ravindra Jadeja's unbeaten 77, forming a 114-run partnership.
  • Yash Dayal defended 15 runs in a tense final over, dismissing MS Dhoni and holding his nerve to secure a narrow win for RCB.
  • With this win, RCB climbed to the top of the IPL 2025 points table, while CSK, with nine losses, was officially eliminated from playoff contention.