Michael Clarke gave RCB high marks for their pursuit of 228 against LSG in the 70th and last league stage game of the 2025 IPL to earn a spot in Qualifier 1. The former Australian captain thought that despite a minor setback at one point in their innings when a victory was crucial to them, RCB as a team still thought they could finish the job.
Tim David, one of RCB’s finest players in the 18th league season, was not present for the game against LSG at Ekana Stadium, according to the Jiostar analyst.
Even when Virat Kohli, who was looking fantastic in the middle, was dismissed, Michael Clarke commended Jitesh Sharma and Mayank Agarwal for their perseverance.
“This RCB batting unit shown their belief that they can win in any circumstance. Tim David, who has been crucial in the back end, was not even present. They simply believe, nevertheless. Clarke stated on Kuhl Fans Match Centre Live on JioHotstar, “It was incredible how they executed their shots and maintained the intent even after Virat was removed.”
Mayank Agarwal, Jitesh Sharma, and Virat Kohli lead RCB in the run chase against LSG.
As they pursued their highest IPL total and the third-highest for a club in the league’s history, RCB gained much-needed momentum ahead of the 2025 IPL Playoffs. Jitesh took the lead because to his outstanding, undefeated 85*(33).
Virat, who scored 54 (30) and provided his team a strong start, was one of the main players for RCB. With an undefeated score of 41*(23), Mayank Agarwal was an unsung hero who made vital partnerships with Virat and Jitesh during the mammoth run chase.
On May 29, RCB will play Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1 at the former’s home ground of Mullanpur. Given that both RCB and PBKS have excellent teams and momentum, the game might be evenly contested. In addition, RCB has not yet suffered an away defeat in the 2025 IPL.
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