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RCB Vs CSK, IPL 2025: Yash Dayal, Romario Shepherd Help Royal Challengers Bengaluru Win By Two Runs

Ayush Mhatre's impressive score of 94 and Ravindra Jadeja's unbeaten 77 were not enough to secure a win for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), as they fell short by just two runs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their IPL match in Bengaluru on Saturday. Chasing a target of 214 runs, CSK managed to score 211 for 5 in their allotted 20 overs. Mhatre's innings lasted 48 balls and included five sixes and nine fours, while he and Jadeja forged a strong partnership, adding 114 runs for the second wicket. Jadeja contributed significantly with his 77 not out from 45 balls, which featured eight fours and two sixes. For RCB, Lungi Ngidi excelled with the ball, returning impressive figures of 3 wickets for 30 runs. Earlier in the match, half-centuries from Jacob Bethell (55), Virat Kohli (62), and Romario Shepherd (53 not out) helped RCB to a total of 213 for 5. Bethell and Kohli laid a solid foundation with a 97-run opening partnership, while Shepherd showcased his explosive batting by hitting four fours and six sixes, scoring 53 not out off just 14 balls. This remarkable performance included the fastest fifty of the season.

Indian Premier League cricket IPL 2025 RCB vs CSK match: Yash Dayal
IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Yash Dayal, center, celebrates with teammates after their win in the Indian Premier League cricket match against Chennai Super Kings at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

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Indian Premier League cricket IPL 2025 RCB vs CSK match: Ravindra Jadeja
IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Yash Dayal, second left, hugs Chennai Super Kings' Ravindra Jadeja after their win in the Indian Premier League cricket match against Chennai Super Kings at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

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Indian Premier League cricket IPL 2025 RCB vs CSK match: Mahendra Singh Dhoni
IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

Chennai Super Kings' captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni walks off the field after losing his wicket during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

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Indian Premier League cricket IPL 2025 RCB vs CSK match: Lungi Ngidi
IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Lungi Ngidi celebrates the dismissal of Chennai Super Kings Dewald Brevis during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

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Indian Premier League cricket IPL 2025 RCB vs CSK match: Ayush Mhatre
IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

Chennai Super Kings Ayush Mhatre plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

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Indian Premier League cricket IPL 2025 RCB vs CSK match: Ravindra Jadeja
IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

Chennai Super Kings' Ravindra Jadeja plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

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Indian Premier League cricket IPL 2025 RCB vs CSK match: Krunal Pandya
IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Krunal Pandya, right, celebrates with teammates after the dismissal of Chennai Super Kings' Shaik Rasheed during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

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Indian Premier League cricket IPL 2025 RCB vs CSK match: Romario Shepherd
IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Romario Shepherd, center, celebrates with batting partner Tim David after scoring fifty runs during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

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Indian Premier League cricket IPL 2025 RCB vs CSK match: Matheesha Pathirana
IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

Chennai Super Kings' Matheesha Pathirana reacts to celebrate the dismissal of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's captain Rajat Patidar during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

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Indian Premier League cricket IPL 2025 RCB vs CSK match: Sam Curran
IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

Chennai Super Kings' Sam Curran reacts after he was hit for consecutive boundaries by Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Devdutt Padikkal during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

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Indian Premier League cricket IPL 2025 RCB vs CSK match: Jacob Bethell
IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Jacob Bethell celebrates after scoring fifty runs during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

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Indian Premier League cricket IPL 2025 RCB vs CSK match: Matheesha Pathirana
IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

Chennai Super Kings' Ravindra Jadeja, left, and teammate Matheesha Pathirana collide as they run to catch the ball during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

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Indian Premier League cricket IPL 2025 RCB vs CSK match: Virat Kohli
IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

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