Royal Challengers Bengaluru put in an excellent present towards Chennai Tremendous Kings in recreation 52 of the continuing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025, the place Ayush Mhatre appeared set to chase down the goal for CSK, essential breakthroughs noticed RCB register the win as a substitute.
Recreation 52 of the continuing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025 noticed Chennai Tremendous Kings taking up Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Either side locked horns on the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Might 3, and the conflict started with RCB coming in to bat first after dropping the toss.
Virat Kohli and Jacob Bethell opened the innings for the hosts, and each batters propelled the facet to a superb begin. Kohli scored 62 runs, whereas Bethell added 55 runs on the board. After the sensible begin, it was the center order that felt bland.
Devdutt Padikkal and Rajat Patidar departed on scores of 17 and 11 runs, respectively. Jitesh Sharma solely added seven runs on the board as effectively. After the subpar efficiency from the center order, it was Romario Shepherd who put in an excellent present.
The star batter scored 53* runs in 14 deliveries and propelled RCB to a rating of 213 runs within the first innings. As for CSK, Matheesha Pathirana was the very best wicket-taker with three wickets to his title. Noor Ahmad and Sam Curran took one wicket every as effectively.
Aiming to chase down the goal, Chennai bought off to an excellent begin. Openers Shaikh Rasheed and Ayush Mhatre attacked the bowlers proper from the get-go. Rasheed scored 14 runs in 11 deliveries, whereas Mhatre troubled RCB’s bowling assault, scoring 94 runs in 48 deliveries.
Moreover, Ravindra Jadeja put in an excellent efficiency as effectively. Alongside Mhatre, Jadeja scored 77* runs in 45 deliveries. Nevertheless, regardless of the superb displaying, RCB managed to take essential breakthroughs, limiting CSK to a rating of 211 profitable the sport by two runs.
As for RCB, Lungi Ngidi was the very best wicket-taker for the facet with three wickets to his title. Krunal Pandya took one wicket as effectively. With the win, RCB have now claimed the primary spot within the standings.