In a pivotal IPL 2025 encounter between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on May 27, RCB's chase of a daunting 228-run target faced a significant setback. Virat Kohli, who had been anchoring the innings with a fluent 54 off 30 balls, was dismissed in the 12th over. Attempting to loft Avesh Khan over long-off, Kohli was caught by Ayush Badoni, leaving RCB at a critical juncture in their pursuit.
Among the spectators was Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, Kohli's wife, who has been a constant presence at his matches. As the ball settled into Badoni's hands, cameras captured Anushka's immediate reaction: a mix of disbelief and disappointment.
As RCB recalibrates its strategy following Kohli's exit, the team faces an uphill battle to achieve the target set by LSG. The outcome of this match holds significant implications for both teams' standings in the tournament.
IPL 2025: Lucknow Super Giants are taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Ekana Cricket Stadium
As the league stage of IPL 2025 reaches its climax, the 70th and final match will see Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) face off against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a crucial encounter. Led by Rajat Patidar, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be determined to secure a spot in the top two of the points table. Finishing in the top two offers teams the cushion of an extra shot at reaching the finals a luxury RCB will be eager to claim.
A comprehensive win against LSG could be just what the Bengaluru franchise needs to push past the competition and lock in that advantage. For Lucknow Super Giants, the playoffs may be out of reach, but pride is very much at stake. A strong performance against RCB could also disrupt Bengaluru's plans of a top-two finish.
