RCB Edge Past CSK by 2 Runs in Thriller to Go Top of IPL 2025 Table

In a thrilling encounter at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, RCB clinched a nail-biting two-run victory over CSK in their IPL 2025 clash on Saturday. Rajat Patidar's team now leads the table with 16 points from 11 matches. The match saw spectacular performances, with Jacob Bethell scoring 55 and Virat Kohli smashing 62 off just 33 balls, including five sixes. Romario Shepherd's explosive 53 not out off 14 balls propelled RCB to set a challenging target of 214 runs.

CSK's chase was formidable, led by Ayush Mhatre's blazing 94 off 48 deliveries and Ravindra Jadeja's unbeaten 77 off 45. However, despite their efforts, CSK fell short towards the end. Shepherd's exceptional late-over onslaught, where he hammered 33 runs in just one over, proved decisive, ensuring RCB's victory in a high-scoring thriller.