The 70th match of IPL 2025 between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) was an absolute thriller! Played at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, RCB chased down a mammoth 228-run target with 6 wickets in hand, thanks to a sensational knock by *Jitesh Sharma (85 off 33 balls)**. The LSG vs RCB highlights were packed with explosive batting, nerve-wracking moments, and a dramatic finish.
Match Summary
- Match: LSG vs RCB, 70th Match, IPL 2025
- Date: May 27, 2025
- Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- Toss: RCB won the toss and chose to bowl
- Result: RCB won by 6 wickets
Lucknow SuperGiants Innings: 227/3 (20 Overs)
LSG posted a massive 227/3, powered by Mitchell Marsh (67 off 37) and *Rishabh Pant (118 off 61)**.
Lucknow Super Giants : LSG Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | Dismissal |
| Mitchell Marsh | 67 | 37 | 6 | 4 | 181.08 | c Jitesh b Bhuvneshwar |
| Matthew Breetzke | 14 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 116.67 | b Thushara |
| Rishabh Pant (c & wk) | 118* | 61 | 10 | 7 | 193.44 | Not Out |
| Nicholas Pooran | 13 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 130 | c Dayal b Shepherd |
| Abdul Samad | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | Not Out |
Fall of Wickets:
- 25-1 (Breetzke, 2.4)
- 177-2 (Marsh, 15.3)
- 226-3 (Pooran, 19.5)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru : RCB Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Akash Maharaj Singh | 4 | 40 | 1 | 10 |
| William O’Rourke | 4 | 74 | 2 | 6 |
| Digvesh Rathi | 4 | 36 | 0 | 9 |
| Shahbaz Ahmed | 3 | 39 | 0 | 13 |
| Avesh Khan | 3 | 32 | 1 | 10.7 |
| Ayush Badoni | 0.4 | 9 | 0 | 13.5 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings: 230/4 (18.4 Overs)
RCB chased the target in just 18.4 overs, with Jitesh Sharma blistering 85 (33)* and Virat Kohli’s quickfire 54 (30) stealing the show.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru : RCB Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | Dismissal |
| Philip Salt | 30 | 19 | 3 | 2 | 157.89 | c Rathi b Maharaj |
| Virat Kohli | 54 | 30 | 6 | 3 | 180 | c Badoni b Avesh |
| Rajat Patidar | 14 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 200 | c Samad b O’Rourke |
| Liam Livingstone | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | lbw b O’Rourke |
| Mayank Agarwal | 41* | 23 | 5 | 2 | 178.26 | Not Out |
| Jitesh Sharma (c & wk) | 85* | 33 | 5 | 8 | 257.58 | Not Out |
Fall of Wickets
- 61-1 (Philip Salt, 5.4)
- 90-2 (Rajat Patidar, 7.5)
- 90-3 (Liam Livingstone, 7.6)
- 123-4 (Virat Kohli, 11.2)
Lucknow SuperGiants Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Nuwan Thushara | 4 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 |
| Krunal Pandya | 2 | 14 | 0 | 7 |
| Yash Dayal | 3 | 44 | 0 | 14.7 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 46 | 1 | 11.5 |
| Suyash Sharma | 3 | 39 | 0 | 13 |
| Romario Shepherd | 4 | 51 | 1 | 12.8 |
Best Performances of the Match
Top 3 Batters – LSG vs RCB Match
| Player | Team | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate |
| Rishabh Pant | LSG | 118* | 61 | 193.44 |
| Jitesh Sharma | RCB | 85* | 33 | 257.58 |
| Virat Kohli | RCB | 54 | 30 | 180 |
Top 3 Bowlers – Match 70
| Player | Team | Wickets | Runs | Economy |
| William O’Rourke | LSG | 3 | 24 | 6 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | RCB | 1 | 46 | 11.5 |
| Nuwan Thushara | RCB | 1 | 26 | 6.5 |
Best Partnerships of the Match
1. Rishabh Pant & Mitchell Marsh – 152 Runs (LSG)
The Pant-Marsh duo demolished RCB’s bowling, adding 152 runs in just 12.3 overs. Pant’s explosive century (118*) and Marsh’s aggressive 67 setup LSG’s massive total of 227/3.
*2. Jitesh Sharma & Mayank Agarwal – 107* Runs (RCB)*
The unbeaten 107-run stand between Jitesh (85) and Mayank (41) sealed the game for RCB. Their partnership came in just 7.2 overs at a strike rate of 220+, making it one of the most destructive chases in IPL history.
LSG vs RCB highlights – Turning Point
The game changed when Jitesh Sharma smashed Avesh Khan for 24 runs in the 18th over, shifting momentum completely. His fearless hitting under pressure made him the hero of LSG vs RCB highlights.
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Final Thoughts
This match was a run-fest with explosive performances from Pant, Kohli, and Jitesh Sharma. RCB’s chase was one of the best in IPL history, proving why they are strong contenders.
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