LSG vs RCB, IPL 2025: Jitesh Sharma scores heroic 85* in historic 228-run chase to seal qualifier 1 — Action in Images

Jitesh Sharma had an innings for the IPL history books as he plundered his way to 85*(33), rescuing RCB in a must-win game and taking them to second place.

Published on May 28, 2025 12:27 am IST 8 Photos
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Jitesh Sharma celebrates after finishing the game with a six against LSG. Sharma captained for RCB in their final game with Rajat Patidar missing out, and played a true captain's knock of 85*(33) to take RCB home in a chase of 228. The win ensures RCB will play in qualifier one.(AFP)

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Rishabh Pant and Mitchell Marsh put on a 102-run partnership for the second wicket, with Marsh scoring 67(37) as he concluded a fine performance in IPL 2025, a campaign which saw him amass 627 runs in the season.

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Rishabh Pant celebrates his century, scoring 118*(61). Pant has had a major struggle through the IPL 2025 season, but ended it on a positive note as he scored his second IPL century. Looked close to back to his best, and the player LSG played a record-breaking amount of money for.(AFP)

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Pant struck 11 fours and eight sixes in his innings of 118*, but it wasn't enough for LSG. This was Pant's second IPL century, but also the second to come in a losing cause. A campaign which didn't quite go to plan for LSG, ending with a match which showcased their strengths but also emphasised their weaknesses.

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Virat Kohli had an invaluable contribution at the top of the order in RCB's chase, getting them off to a fast start as he scored 54(30). Kohli couldn't convert it to a big one, but this was his fifth half-century in the last six innings, indicating strong form heading into the playoffs.(ANI)

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