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

Published on May 28, 2025 12:27 AM IST

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.

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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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Published on May 28, 2025 12:27 AM IST

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 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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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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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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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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A strange day for Kiwi Will O'Rourke and the LSG bowling unit. O'Rourke seemed to turn the game in LSG's favour with a two-wicket over, but was hit all around the park to finish with figures of 2-74 from his four overs. The third-worst bowling figures in the history of the IPL.
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A strange day for Kiwi Will O’Rourke and the LSG bowling unit. O’Rourke seemed to turn the game in LSG’s favour with a two-wicket over, but was hit all around the park to finish with figures of 2-74 from his four overs. The third-worst bowling figures in the history of the IPL.

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Digvesh Rathi was in the eye of the storm in his final over. He looked to have turned the game again with the wicket of Jitesh, but was called back for a back-foot no-ball. A couple of deliveries later, he ‘Mankaded’ Jitesh as the non-striker's end, but his captain Pant withdrew the appeal soon after. A mixed bag on his return from suspension.
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Digvesh Rathi was in the eye of the storm in his final over. He looked to have turned the game again with the wicket of Jitesh, but was called back for a back-foot no-ball. A couple of deliveries later, he ‘Mankaded’ Jitesh as the non-striker’s end, but his captain Pant withdrew the appeal soon after. A mixed bag on his return from suspension.

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Mayank Agarwal salutes Jitesh. Mayank played a crucial knock of 41*(23), a perfect foil for first Kohli then Jitesh, in only his second match after coming in as an injury replacement. An under-the-radar but absolutely crucial contribution amidst the storm of Jitesh's carnage.(PTI)
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Mayank Agarwal salutes Jitesh. Mayank played a crucial knock of 41*(23), a perfect foil for first Kohli then Jitesh, in only his second match after coming in as an injury replacement. An under-the-radar but absolutely crucial contribution amidst the storm of Jitesh’s carnage.(PTI)

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