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In a high-octane encounter, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) edged out Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by a narrow margin of 2 runs, bolstering their position at the summit of the IPL 2025 points table.

Opting to bat first, RCB posted a formidable total of 213/5 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by half-centuries from Jacob Bethell (55 off 33) and Virat Kohli (62 off 33), who laid a solid foundation. However, it was Romario Shepherd's explosive unbeaten 53 off just 14 balls that propelled RCB to their imposing total. Shepherd's late onslaught, featuring multiple boundaries and sixes, proved crucial in the final analysis.

Chasing 214, CSK's innings was highlighted by a valiant 94 off 48 balls from Ayush Mhatre and a resilient 77 off 45 balls from Ravindra Jadeja. Despite their efforts, CSK managed to reach 211/5, falling agonizingly short by just 2 runs. RCB's bowlers held their nerve in the death overs, with Yash Dayal delivering a composed final over to seal the victory.

With the victory, RCB have moved up to 16 points this season and are on the verge of qualifying for the IPL 2025 playoffs.

RCB vs CSK Awards List: Full List of Award Winners

• Curvv Super Striker of the Match: Romario Shepherd (RCB) - SR: 378.6
• My11Circle Fantasy King of the Match: Ayush Mhatre (CSK)
• Angel One Most 6s: Romario Shepherd (RCB) - 6 Sixes
• Rupay Most 4s: Ayush Mhatre (CSK) - 9 Fours
• TATA IPL Green Most Dot Balls: Noor Ahmad (CSK) - 13 Dot Balls
• Player of the Match: Romario Shepherd (RCB)

RCB vs CSK Stats and Facts

• This is the 2nd joint Lowest Margin of Win for RCB by runs.
• Virat Kohli has now scored 500+ runs in an IPL season for the 8th time. He has gone past David Warner (7).
• For the first time in IPL history, RCB have completed a double over the Chennai Super Kings.

RCB vs CSK Captains' Words

MS Dhoni (CSK): I felt I should have converted a couple of more shots, and ease the pressure, so I will take the blame for it. Shepherd in the death overs was excellent - whatever we were bowling, he was able to hit it for maximum runs. We need to practice more yorkers. More often than not, when the batters start to connect, you have to rely (on the yorkers). If you cannot nail the yorker, the low full toss is the next best (option). Someone like Pathirana, he has the pace, he can bowl the bouncer as well, and if he misses (the yorker), the batter has a chance to hit it. Not all batters are comfortable playing that (the paddle) shot. Something the batters need to practice in the modern era. But most of our batters are not comfortable playing it. Jadeja plays that shot but he was backing his shots (down the ground) more. Batting was an area where we were slightly behind. But today, as a department, feel the batting did very well.

Rajat Patidar (RCB): It was a tight game. Credit goes to their batters, the way they batted, it was really nice to see. The way the bowlers have shown their (ability), it was incredible. He (Dayal) is the main bowler of our team, a death-overs specialist. It was a clear-cut message to give him the last over. Last year as well, he did the same thing for the team and he did it again (tonight). I had confidence in Suyash also. He has been bowling good overs for RCB. The decision was 50-50 at the moment and I backed my bowler, and the way he bowled, it was really good. (On Shepherd's sixes) That was not easy to go straightaway and hit those big sixes. He has the power and the skill, just enjoying his long sixes from the dugout. The way Lungi (bowled), he is a very experienced bowler. I have good confidence in him. As a team, it is a positive to be on the top. We are not aiming for qualification, and these three matches are crucial. (On if there will be a party tonight) A little bit but we will do it at the end.

Quotes Courtesy: ESPNCricinfo