As soon as Yash Dayal delivered the very last ball of the night, the entire M Chinnaswamy stadium erupted in joy, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans were giving a loud cheer for their home team, Virat Kohli with the orange cap running wild— a crazy moment in the history of IPL, especially for the RCB supporters.

The boys in red and black did something which never happened before. With 6 wins in a string, RCB confirmed their playoffs spot of IPL 2024. The last team to get outclassed against an unstoppable looking RCB was their arch rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

The match 68 of the IPL 2024 was between RCB and CSK, a never ending rivalry in the tournament. That season, RCB was in a destructive form with a peak Virat Kohli who won the Orange Cap for scoring the highest number of runs (741 in 15 matches) in the season.

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In the match against CSK, Faf du Plessis led side put 218/5 in the scoreboard. The match was interrupted by rain, the surface got a little bit soggy to bat, but nothing proved enough to stop from winning their sixth straight game in a row. The opening duo of RCB, Virat and Plessis were main engineers to build the strong foundation, supported by Rajat Patidar's 41.

Chennai Super Kings tried their best to drive their innings at top gear, but the obstacles laid by Glenn Maxwell, Mohammed Siraj and other RCB bowlers couldn't make this possible and RCB reached the finish line safely, and won the match by 27 runs. Back-to-back six wins to confirm the round of four spots was a moment for RCB players and followers to celebrate. 

Here's how RCB managed to win 6 matches in a row:

- RCB vs. SRH, RCB won by 35 runs.

- GT vs. RCB, RCB won by 9 wickets. 

- RCB vs. GT, RCB won by 4 wickets. 

- RCB vs. PBKS, RCB won by 60 runs.

- RCB vs. DC, RCB won by 47 runs.

- RCB vs. CSK, RCB won by 27 runs.

Watch the unforgettable moment here:

#OnThisDay last year, RCB won a thriller against CSK to make it 6 wins on the trot - a run that fired them into the playoffs #RCBvsCSK pic.twitter.com/QGbeFuz5jc

— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) May 18, 2025

"That's big, high into the night sky..." Ravi Shastri screamed when Ravindra Jadeja launched a Lungi Ngidi delivery far into the stand for a 109m maximum. 

Ravindra Jadeja's entry as the number 4 batter, when Chennai Super Kings (CSK) was chasing 213, scored by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), put many cricket fans in surprise. Ayush Mhatre was on the pitch, firing on all cylinders, players like Dewald Brevis and Shivam Dube waiting for their turns, and CSK sent Jadeja into the park; this decision from the five-time IPL-winning franchise was not convincing for every spectator. 

Jadeja, in his prime days, was a different gravy. Now at the age of 36, bags full of experiences, he proved his worth when he scored an unbeaten 77 by playing 45 deliveries. The way CSK was batting last night, they could have easily achieved the target of over 200 runs set by RCB. But a DRS drama caused the Dewald Brevis wicket, discontinued CSK's batting continuity, and they lost the match by some inches. But it wasn't able to tarnish Ravindra Jadeja's power-hitting performance at M Chinnaswamy. 

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A monstrous hit by Ravindra Jadeja 

One of the most highlighted moments of Jadeja's 77*-run innings was when he took the ball to the sky for a huge six in a Lungi Ngidi over. It was the same over when the South African pacer claimed back-to-back two wickets and was on a hat trick, which he didn't succeed in. In the 17th over of the second innings, Ngidi sent Mhatre (94) and Brevis back to the dugout. 

Watch the six here

109m six! 👏

Ravindra Jadeja hit a MONSTROUS maximum during his fighting knock of 77*(45)! 🔥

Watch his full knock▶️ https://t.co/76RyGG8wAn#TATAIPL | #RCBvCSK | @ChennaiIPL | @imjadeja pic.twitter.com/L5Lv6291pT

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 3, 2025

In the 5th ball of the 17th over, the RCB bowler chose to deliver a 139.5 kmh paced stomach-high full toss to left-handed Jadeja. His intense response by swinging his blade across sent the ball deep into the roof of M Chinnaswamy stadium. 

In a match that went down to the wire, Chennai Super Kings' narrow two-run defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Saturday was marred by a controversial DRS incident involving Dewald Brevis, which head coach Stephen Fleming has labelled a decisive moment.

The drama unfolded in the 17th over of CSK’s high-octane chase of 214. Facing Lungi Ngidi, Dewald Brevis was struck on the pad by a full toss that was quickly adjudged LBW by the on-field umpire. However, instead of reviewing immediately, Brevis and Ravindra Jadeja set off for a single. By the time the run was completed and a brief discussion ensued, the 15 second review window had lapsed. Brevis attempted to signal for a DRS but was denied, prompting a visible disagreement with Jadeja and an animated exchange with umpires Nitin Menon and Mohit Krishnadas.

“It was a big moment,” Fleming said in the post-match press conference. “In talking to Jaddu and Brevis, there was a lot going on with the running. I think they saw the ball ricochet and actually thought it had gone for four. In all that, the timing of the review got lost.”

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Fleming says missed DRS cost CSK the match in close loss to RCB

Fleming stressed the complexity of the moment, acknowledging the confusion but also the costly nature of the delay. “As soon as you’re given out, the timer starts. The play kept going with the run and the throw at the stumps. Whether Brevis ran out of time or not, in the umpire's view he did. And that cost us big time.”

Adding another layer to the moment, Fleming explained that since Brevis was given out, the single wouldn't have counted even if the decision was overturned. “We’d have kept the wicket, yes, but not the run. Still, five runs would’ve made a difference.”

RCB's imposing 213/5 was built on quickfire knocks from Romario Shepherd (53 off 14) and debutant Jacob Bethell (62), with Virat Kohli also contributing 55. Despite Ayush Mhatre’s explosive 94 and Jadeja’s unbeaten 77, CSK finished at 211/6 just two short.

CSK now shift focus to their upcoming clash against KKR in Kolkata, hoping to bounce back from a defeat that could have gone very differently.

In perhaps the solo performance of IPL 2025 till date, Virat Kohli set M. Chinnaswamy Stadium ablaze in Match 52 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The experienced batter destroyed a fireworks-causing 62 runs off a mere 33 deliveries, breaking record books in the process. His aggressive classy innings was a masterclass in controlled power hitting, timed to perfection against one of the most successful teams in the league.

1. Most Runs Against a Single IPL Opponent

Virat Kohli is the first player ever in IPL history to amass more than 1,100 runs against one team. His total against CSK now reads 1,146 runs in 34 innings, with an average of 38.20 and strike rate of 127.75.He overtook David Warner’s 1,134 runs against PBKS.Kohli also holds three of the top four spots for most runs against a single team, having scored 1,130 against DC and 1,104 against PBKS.

2. Most Fifties Against CSK

With his latest half century, Kohli now has 10 fifties against CSK, the most by any batter in IPL history. He surpassed the last record of nine, shared by Warner, Dhawan, and Rohit.His innings was characterized by elegant strokeplay, particularly in the powerplay and middle overs, as he found gaps easily and sent both pace and spin to all parts.

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3. Four Consecutive Fifties

Virat Kohli’s fifty against CSK was his fourth consecutive half century of IPL 2025 season, showcasing the same kind of consistency he displayed in the 2016 season.With this latest knock, Kohli’s season tally stands at 505 runs, making it his eighth IPL season with 500+ runs the most by any batter in the tournament’s history.

4. 300+ Sixes for a Single Franchise

Virat Kohli etched his name in IPL history by becoming the first player ever to hit 300 sixes for a single franchise. With five maximums in the match against CSK, he took his tally to 304 sixes for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This milestone places him ahead of some of the game’s most prolific hitters Chris Gayle (263 sixes for RCB) and Rohit Sharma (262 for MI) making Kohli the undisputed six-hitting king for a single team in IPL history.

5. Most Sixes at a Single T20 Venue

Kohli also overtook Chris Gayle’s long-standing record of 151 sixes at a single ground, hitting his 154th six at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium the most by any batter at a single venue in T20 history. Even after 17 seasons, Virat Kohli continues to set new benchmarks, proving that class and hunger never fade.

In a pulsating IPL 2025 encounter between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the focus shifted from the heart-stopping action to a strange incident regarding Dewald Brevis and the Decision Review System (DRS) in the 17th over of CSK's chase, not long after the dismissal of the stunning Ayush Mhatre, who amassed 94 runs. 

Brevis, who was playing his first delivery from compatriot Lungi Ngidi, was struck on the pads; the umpire raised his finger quickly, and while the batters continued running, CSK's wicketkeeper pulled off a direct hit at the non-striker's end. What followed was panic, confusion, and miscommunication that may have cost CSK the game.

Brevis was seen among the mayhem consulting with Ravindra Jadeja as he deliberated about the possibility of using the DRS, but the 15-second timer that needs to be shown every time for a review was never shown anywhere on the screen. Eventually, when Brevis eventually did signal for the review, the umpire informed him that the timer had run out. This was unfortunate for CSK, as replays afterwards showed that the ball was going to completely miss the stumps.

Umpire Anil Chaudhary Clarifies the DRS Confusion

In a post-game interview with Star Sports, on-field umpire Anil Chaudhary clarified the controversial incident: “When five seconds are left on the timer, the on-field umpire informs the players — it is part of the protocol. But it is for the first time that I have seen the batters running after the decision has already been made,. He went on to explain that when a batter is out, the ball is then dead, and running just does not make sense. 

Watch the video here

One of the most talked-about calls of the match 🔍

Experienced umpire #AnilChaudhary weighs in on the #DewaldBrevis decision#IPLRace2Playoffs 👉 #KKRvRR | SUN 6th MAY, 2:30 PM on Star Sports 2, Star Sports 2 Hindi & JioHotstar! pic.twitter.com/IlFRFxXLAr

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) May 3, 2025

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Jadeja was clearly agitated and voiced his frustration with the officials about the clarification and communication outdoors when it mattered most. His frustrations are reasonable; in hindsight, if the review was taken in a timely manner, Brevis would not have been given out, and maybe the entire game would have changed. 

With Brevis walking back for a golden duck and CSK losing their early momentum, RCB took full advantage of the opportunity and closed out the game. All in all, the game made for a brilliant commercial for T20 cricket, but with the DRS controversy, it has kicked off discussions once again about process clarity and on-field communication.

The sensational encounter at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has sparked another controversy in IPL 2025 amidst Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Saturday, May 3. RCB defeated CSK by just 2 runs but this could've been a different story had Dewald Brevis stayed longer at the crease. People again on social media raised the question, is IPL scripted? 

Turmoil in the 17th over

The high-stakes RCB vs CSK IPL 2025 clash took a controversial turn in the 17th over when CSK batter Dewald Brevis was given out LBW by umpire Nitin Menon. Brevis, shocked with the decision, walked back to the dugout, and incidentally, so was Ravindra Jadeja, his batting partner, who had never seen such a bizarre instance in his life. CSK's chase of 213 was marching well thus far, and the dismissal of an in-form Brevis at such an important time in the match had broken a vital rhythm.

Lungi Ngidi bowled a full toss that struck Brevis on the pad. From the naked eye, it appeared the ball was going down the leg side. Despite this, Ngidi and other RCB players went up in a loud appeal, prompting umpire Menon to raise his finger instantly. The decision came as a blow to CSK, who had just lost Ayush Mhatre the previous delivery after his brilliant 94 off 48 balls. Brevis entered as the fifth batter with CSK at 172, and expectations were high that he would help guide the team to victory alongside Jadeja.

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Following the decision, Brevis turned to Jadeja for a quick conversation about reviewing it. However, confusion arose as the standard 15-second DRS timer was missing from the screen. Players typically rely on this on-screen timer to decide if they want to challenge an umpire’s decision. With no visible countdown, Jadeja looked around in uncertainty, seemingly waiting for the clock to appear. By the time they attempted to signal for a review, the umpire deemed it too late, leading to frustration among CSK players and fans. When Dewald signaled the umpire for DRS, Menon, the umpire in charge on the field, asked him to leave the ground. Dewald was shaking his head in disbelief, Jadeja was arguing with the umpire to reconsider his decision, and commenters labeled the whole situation controversial. 

Worst umpiring decision of the #IPL2025 😢

Dewald Brevis Wasn't allowed to use DRS as he ran out of the time and Timer was not shown on screen ❌

Is the match fixed or not ?#RCBvsCSK pic.twitter.com/lImk4MFkP8

— Indian Cricket Team (@incricketteam) May 3, 2025

Mumbai Indians vs. Rajasthan Royals (MI vs. RR), Match 50, IPL 2025

A similar controversy unfolded during the Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals clash in IPL 2025. In the second over of the first innings, Rohit Sharma was given out by the on-field umpire. The 15-second DRS timer appeared clearly on the screen. Rohit, after a brief discussion with Ryan Rickelton, signaled for a review—but crucially, he did so after the timer had already expired. Despite this, the umpire accepted the review, raising eyebrows and triggering discussions about consistency in DRS enforcement.

This incident has drawn comparisons with the Dewald Brevis controversy in the RCB vs CSK match, where no 15-second timer was displayed on screen. Brevis was denied a review after being given out LBW, despite clear confusion on the field. Ravindra Jadeja appeared to be waiting for the timer to appear before making a decision. Fans are now questioning why Rohit Sharma was granted a DRS after the timer ran out, while Brevis was denied the chance altogether. The inconsistency has fueled outrage among CSK supporters and sparked renewed debate about fairness and transparency in the use of DRS during crucial IPL matches.

Two controversial DRS moments in IPL 2025

1. Rohit Sharma took DRS when the DRS timer showed 0 seconds left.

2. Dewald Brevis ran out of DRS time limit without a timer on screen. 

In IPL 2025 Match 52, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 2 runs, easily defending 213/5 in what turned out to be an entertaining match, with CSK scoring 211/5. CSK was unable to cross RCB's target. RCB held off CSK thanks to their explosive batting and smart bowling. Below are the main reasons CSK came up short in the match.

CSK's chase started well with Ayush Mhatre (94 runs off 48) and Ravindra Jadeja (77 runs off 45) showing strong intent; however, the run rate got behind the 214-run target. RCB seems to have good bowling plans with their bowlers applying pressure and needing to step up for their team when it was most needed, particularly Krunal Pandya (1/24) and Yash Dayal (1/41), which help CSK slow down their scoring rate, with Pandya having dispatched a key batter in the 17th over. MS Dhoni did his best to finish the potentially winning runs, hitting a late 12 runs off 8 balls, but he could only manage abysmal shots, leaving too much to the tail. CSK's death bowling also failed, giving up more than 70 runs in the last five overs of the innings, with Romario Shepherd's two-ball blitz of an unbeaten 53 runs off 14 balls hurting CSK with extra runs! CSK bowler Pathirana had 3/36, but CSK missed yorkers and using their variations in particular in the last, which allowed RCB to set the formidable target amount that CSK ultimately came so close to, however, just missed out on in their finishing stage.

Romario Shepherd’s Game-Changing Death Overs

RCB posted a tough score to chase of 213/5 largely due to Romario Shepherd’s 53* off 14 balls, a remarkable clearing of the boundary late on. Shepherd’s innings, in conjunction with rapid scoring from other batsmen, saw RCB score over 70 runs in the final 5 overs, which was remarked as the difference in turning a good score into a better score during the death overs. CSK’s bowlers did not have answers in the death overs, and Shepherd took full advantage of CSK's bowlers' inability to execute as planned while under pressure. 

Also Read: IPL 2025, Match 52: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings Full Match Highlights

Bowling Ineffectively In The Death Overs

To quote CSK Captain MS Dhoni, "The final overs were expensive." CSK's bowling plans fell apart quite easily, and execution of yorkers and such went missing on the day, leaving only Matheesha Pathirana (3/36) a positive. Sam Curran (1/34) and Noor Ahmad (1/26) were expensive when CSK were looking for an excellent close to the innings. This was more so when RCB was able to finish with exactly what CSK did not want, while CSK was looking to keep RCB from setting a supernova target for the 2nd inning. 

Lack of Finishing Touch in the Chase

In chasing 214, CSK managed to fall short with their 211/5 final after an extraordinary innings of 94 by Ayush Mhatre off 48 and 77 by Ravindra Jadeja off 45. Notably, MS Dhoni entered the crease quite late and could not convert on some key shots, which he acknowledged was crucial. The absence of a finishing touch to round out a chase, however good it was, did not carry forth, with RCB’s Krunal Pandya (1/24) and Yash Dayal (1/41) holding their nerve in the tense final overs.

The 52nd match of IPL 2025 was played between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore. In this match, Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Chennai Super Kings by two runs and got their eighth win of the season and reached the top of the points table. Royal Challengers Bangalore had set a target of 214 runs in front of Chennai Super Kings in this match.

RCB Beat CSK in a Last-Over Thriller, Go Top of the Table

In response, Chennai Super Kings team could score only 211 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. After losing the toss, RCB batted first and made a fiery start on the strength of Jacob Bethel and Virat Kohli. Both attacked from the first over and put Chennai under pressure. Both hit shots in a similar manner and in the powerplay, Bangalore's score reached 71 runs without loss. During this, 50 runs were scored in 4.3 overs. Bethel, playing his second IPL match, completed his fifty in 28 balls which came with the help of eight fours and two sixes.

Kohli followed him and scored his fourth consecutive 50+ score in 29 balls this season. Chennai got their first success in the 10th over. Mathisha Pathirana got Bethel caught by Dewald Brevis. Kohli was scoring runs at a stormy pace and was caught by Sam Curran. When he was out, Bangalore's score was 121 runs for two wickets. After this, Devdutt Padikkal (17), captain Rajat Patidar (11) and Jitesh Sharma (7) could not do anything special, due to which Chennai controlled the runs. But in the last two overs, Romario Shepherd scored 54 runs. Under this, he hit 33 runs off Khalil Ahmed in the 19th over and scored 21 runs off Pathirana's balls in the last over. With this, he completed his fifty in 14 balls.

For Chennai, Pathirana was the most successful with three wickets in 36 balls. Chasing the target, Mhatre and Sheikh Rashid gave Chennai a strong start and added 51 runs in 4.2 overs. During this, Mhatre scored 26 runs from one over of Bhuvi. He hit five fours and a six. Krunal Pandya gave the first blow to Chennai by dismissing Rashid. Sam Curran was able to score five runs from one four and got caught by Jitesh Sharma on the ball of Lungi Ngidi. After losing two wickets for 58 runs, Chennai seemed to be in trouble but Mhatre and Ravindra Jadeja took charge together.

Both of them made a partnership of 114 runs and put Chennai in the match. 17-year-old Mhatre hit a fifty in 25 balls. This is his first fifty in IPL. Jadeja also played contrary to his image and hit a fifty in 29 balls. The attacking style of both neutralized all the RCB bowlers. Mhatre got out after coming close to a century. He scored 94 runs in 48 balls with nine fours and five sixes. Ravindra Jadeja played an unbeaten innings of 77 runs in 45 balls. Chennai needed 54 runs in the last five overs and victory seemed certain. But Ngidi got RCB back by dismissing Mhatre and Dewald Brevis in consecutive balls. Then Yash Dayal saved 15 runs in the last over. Lungi Ngidi took three wickets from RCB's side.

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Twitter reactions after RCB wins 52th match of IPL 2025

RCB Fans after winning 2/2 matches against CSK 🤣 🤣 pic.twitter.com/i9a1oNiEZ6

— Bhanuteja chowdary (@FanHardcor45194) May 3, 2025

Bottled a simple chase- 43 off 24 with 8 wickets in hand, after giving 54 in the last two overs. Deserved to lose. Season long over.
Need things to keep us uplifted & happy... such as haaRCB & their single digit IQ fans' exposition of their insecurities & fragile egos:#RCBvCSK pic.twitter.com/QHlez6STDs

— A. (@_abstractionist) May 3, 2025

RCB fuck*d CSK from every angle, smashed their batsmen, screwed their bowlers nd left them bleeding in a brutal, merciless thrashing today. #RCBvsCSK pic.twitter.com/bJpZjQQ2pS

— εмρεяσя (@EmperorVK) May 3, 2025

Another W for #RCB , CSGay fans grab a tissue! We just served another heartbreak. y’all crying harder than Dhoni’s retirement rumors. Face it… RCB owns you every time you face us.#RCBvsCSK pic.twitter.com/L6ChJI6V4Z

— εмρεяσя (@EmperorVK) May 3, 2025

If you're going to give it, be prepared to take it.
Csk 🤡 RCB ❤️ #CSKvsRCB pic.twitter.com/QgLUxZXrWL

— memer manish (@memer_manis) May 3, 2025

Csk Fans Started Crying in the Ground And laso seen That RCB Fans Teasing Them What Had You Done Bro @YashDayal97 We killed Humanity 🥶😭 #RCBvsCSK pic.twitter.com/Jq0A5f5Ehs

— Sunny.dx🦇 (@SunnyTweets0) May 3, 2025

We won and made sure CSK stays last on points table 🤡#RCBvsCSK pic.twitter.com/YT8K7Rb3QT

— The 12th Man (@The12thManLiv) May 3, 2025

From umpire indians to umpire challengers 😭 These crybabies are never going to accept their defeat 😂

CSK bottled the chase. Period#RCBvsCSK pic.twitter.com/VichT3oErG

— Ƙíղց ՏԵҽѵҽ (@king_steveX) May 3, 2025

#RCBvsCSK

Keep satisfying yourself remembering those old wins earned by a different team

Enjoy the embarrassment this season because of a terrible lineup and a finisher who cany finish anymore

IT IS RCB’s time bi*chesss
Swallow that hard pill and COPEEE pic.twitter.com/cm8OKNLHuK

— INNOCENT EVIL ⁶𓅓 (@raju_innocentev) May 3, 2025

I don't know about today's match results. But RCB fans have already owned CSK in trolling. #RCBvscsk #cskvsrcb #rcbvcsk pic.twitter.com/U6KqFEvHk8

— 👑Che_Krishna🇮🇳💛❤️ (@CheKrishnaCk_) May 3, 2025

The IPL 2025 Match 52 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) delivered a nail-biting contest, with RCB clinching a 2-run victory in a high-scoring encounter. RCB posted 213/5, while CSK fell just short at 211/5, setting the stage for a classic rivalry showdown.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru innings 

RCB posted a very decent score of 213/5 in their 20 overs thanks to a destructive two-thirds of an innings from Virat Kohli. The captain got into gear to hit a rapid 92 runs off 33 balls to annihilate the CSK bowlers with his aggressive play. Jacob Bethel played a sensible innings, scoring a quick 55 runs off 33 balls to hold down the middle periods of the innings. A late charge from Romario Shepherd with a *53 runs off 14 balls pushed RCB past the 200 runs with massive swings. The CSK bowlers were blasted for runs against the batter. Matheesha Pathirana (3/36) and Lungi Ngidi scraped together (3), and the amount of wickets taken. Noor Ahmad, Sam Curran, and Yash Dayal each chipped in with one wicket each, but they had too many RCB bats to restrict.

Chennai Super Kings innings 

The run chase of 214 saw CSK push their total to 211/5 in a tense finish, with only 2 more runs chipped away with the run chase. Ayush Mhatre played a brilliant innings, sending 94 runs off 48 balls, keeping his bounds privy and picking up key singles. Ravindra Jadeja's support blasting his classy 77 runs off 45 also struck critical sixes in the middle overs. Shaik Rasheed, undoubtedly, had little benefit in building momentum for the lower order with 14 off 11. The RCB bowlers bought familiar discipline with Krunal Pandya (1/24) and Yash Dayal (1/41), as both bowlers kept runs to a minimum with some key bats to scurry the chase along in the first half. RCB’s Krunal Pandya (1/24) and Yash Dayal (1/41) bowled tightly in the death overs, securing a 2-run victory in a thrilling finish.

Also Read: Top 3 reasons why Chennai Super Kings Lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025 Match 52

RCB vs CSK: Post Match Reactions

Romario Shepherd (Player of the Match): Shepherd was thrilled to finally get his opportunity, looking to end strongly and attribute his power to his base and swing position. He credited DK for helping with big-hitting practice in the nets, which paid off. Shepherd explained that he didn’t have a specific score in mind but aimed to hit each ball for boundaries. He appreciated Tim David's advice to stay composed and hold his base. Despite struggling with the ball, he lauded his teammates Yash Dayal, Bhuvneshwar, and Ngidi for stepping up.

Rajat Patidar (Royal Challengers Captain): Patidar complimented the opposition batters but also showed faith in his bowlers. He showed faith in the risk he took to give the spinner Suyash the 18th over as he was delighted with Romario's finish. He was also happy with Lungi Ngidi's efforts in replacing Hazlewood by bringing white-ball experience. It is good to be at the top of the table, but with three games to go, the focus is on them and not just qualifying.

MS Dhoni (Super Kings Captain): Dhoni said he was accountable for missing a few big shots in a tight chase. He praised Shepherd's incredible hitting at the death and felt it was important to have the bowlers convert their yorkers consistently. He praised Ayush Mhatre's innings, and it had been batting that had been a problem earlier, but today it clicked, although with the bowling they fell short.

Also Read: IPL 2025: KKR vs RR Match 53 - A Head to Head breakdown

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings: Match Scorecard

Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 213/5 (20 Overs)

Chennai Super Kings – 211/5 (20 Overs)

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.

Also read: WATCH: Khaleel Ahmed’s wild reaction after Virat Kohli catch – Another verbal spat incoming?

Romario Shepherd vs Khaleel Ahmed 19th Over Ball-By-Ball🔥🔥
pic.twitter.com/ae5OLam5yS

— A (@cmmoncheeks) May 3, 2025

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.