Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a spot in IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 with a remarkable six-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday, successfully chasing down a target of 228 runs. The win featured Virat Kohli's quick-fire 54 runs and a match-winning partnership between Jitesh Sharma and Mayank Agarwal. During the celebrations that followed, Kohli and wife Anushka Sharma shared a heartwarming moment post-match.
RCB completed the challenging chase with eight balls remaining, powered by Jitesh Sharma's explosive 85 off 33 balls and Mayank Agarwal's supportive 41 off 23 deliveries. Their fifth-wicket partnership of 107 runs proved decisive in the outcome.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Earlier, Lucknow Super Giants had posted a formidable total of 227 for three after being asked to bat first. LSG captain Rishabh Pant led from the front with an unbeaten 118 off 61 balls, reaching his century in 54 deliveries, while Mitchell Marsh contributed a quick 67 off 37 balls.
The victory elevated RCB to second place in the points table, earning them a clash with table-toppers Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1 on Thursday.
The match's conclusion was marked by a touching moment between Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, with the couple exchanging flying kisses as the Bollywood actress celebrated in the stands.
In the playoff schedule, while RCB face Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans will take on Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator on Friday.
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