IPL 2025: RCB’s defeat to SRH forward of playoffs a wake-up name, says Jitesh Sharma

IPL 2025: RCB’s defeat to SRH forward of playoffs a wake-up name, says Jitesh Sharma

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s hopes of ending within the prime two of the IPL 2025 factors desk suffered a significant setback after they have been defeated by SunRisers Hyderabad by 42 runs in Lucknow on Friday, 23 Might. RCB have been comfortably outplayed with each bat and ball, falling nicely in need of a 232-run goal on the Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium of their penultimate league match of the season.

IPL 2025, RCB vs SRH highlights

RCB slipped from second to 3rd place, with their Web Run Price taking a big hit following the heavy defeat. The previous finalists had been aiming to safe a top-two end on the finish of the league stage, which might have given them an additional alternative to achieve the ultimate. Nonetheless, a 20-day break between fixtures appeared to work towards them. RCB regarded rusty on the sector and lacked rhythm with the bat in what was a disappointing efficiency in Lucknow.

Ishan Kishan spearheaded the SunRisers’ batting onslaught, smashing 94 off simply 48 balls-his first half-century since scoring a century within the season opener. Captain Pat Cummins picked up three wickets, whereas Eshan Malinga continued his spectacular run by claiming two extra because the SunRisers defended their imposing whole with authority. RCB’s batting collapsed within the latter levels, shedding their remaining six wickets for simply 16 runs, as they crumbled beneath strain.

“Generally shedding a sport is an excellent signal as a result of you may test and analyse. The optimistic factor is that everybody is chipping in. After this loss, we have got a setback to mirror once more. We’ll transfer ahead,” mentioned stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma.

Regardless of conceding 231 runs, RCB have been hopeful of chasing down the goal on what was a great batting floor. Virat Kohli and Phil Salt gave them a powerful begin, including 80 runs in simply 42 balls. Salt struck 62 off 32 deliveries, whereas Kohli, driving his luck, managed 43 from 25 balls.

In the course of the powerplay, it appeared RCB would possibly inch nearer to the goal and stage a aggressive chase.

WE WERE RUSTY: JITESH

Nonetheless, the remainder of the batting line-up didn’t contribute meaningfully. Mayank Agarwal, who got here in for Devdutt Padikkal, was dismissed for 11. Captain Rajat Patidar, enjoying as an Impression Substitute, struggled for momentum and scored simply 18 from 16 balls.

Jitesh Sharma supplied a quick glimmer of hope with a brisk 24 off 15 balls, however RCB’s aspirations evaporated when he was dismissed within the seventeenth over.

To make issues worse, dependable finisher Romario Shepherd fell for a duck. Tim David, who appeared to undergo a hamstring scare, managed just one run from 5 balls and regarded uncomfortable working between the wickets.

“We have been rusty. The depth wasn’t there firstly. In the direction of the dying overs, we bowled extra precisely. As for Tim, I have not met him but as a result of I used to be upset after getting out,” Jitesh admitted, reflecting on the staff’s lacklustre outing.

RCB should now win their remaining league sport towards Lucknow Tremendous Giants on Tuesday and hope that different results-including these involving Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings-go their option to stand an opportunity of ending within the prime two.

RCB have certified for the playoffs in 5 of the final six seasons however have failed to achieve the ultimate in every occasion, primarily because of not securing a top-two end.

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Akshay Ramesh

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Might 24, 2025

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