Romario Shepherd stole the spotlight at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium tonight, blasting the fastest fifty of IPL 2025 to power Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a towering 213/5 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). His breathtaking knock—53 off just 14 balls—turned the game on its head in the final overs and left CSK shell-shocked.

RCB got off to a solid start after being asked to bat first. Veteran batter Virat Kohli was in dazzling touch, scoring 62 off 33 balls, while young Jacob Bitt provided excellent support with 55 off 33. The pair helped RCB race to a strong position before wickets started tumbling.

After the fall of the openers, RCB’s momentum took a hit. Devdutt Padikkal (17), Rajat Patidar (11), Jitesh Sharma (7), and Tim David (2) couldn't get going. The scoring rate dipped and CSK appeared to pull the game back with disciplined bowling through the middle overs.

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Romario's 14-Ball Fury Lights Up Chinnaswamy

Just as RCB looked like finishing below par, Romario Shepherd unleashed a sensational counterattack. Walking in with just a few overs remaining, Shepherd smashed the bowlers to all corners of the ground, reaching his fifty in just 14 balls—the fastest of the IPL 2025 season.

Top 5 Fastest Fifties in IPL History

• Yashasvi Jaiswal – 50 in 13 balls
• Romario Shepherd – 50 in 14 balls
• KL Rahul – 50 in 14 balls
• Pat Cummins – 50 in 14 balls
• Yusuf Pathan – 50 in 15 balls 

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Shepherd’s explosive hitting featured multiple sixes and boundaries, flipping the momentum of the innings in a matter of minutes. His heroics ensured RCB set a challenging total, leaving CSK with a steep chase ahead.

The stage is now set for a thrilling second innings, but Romario’s record-breaking blitz will be the talk of the night regardless of the outcome.