
Sat May 03 17:44:29 UTC 2025: ## RCB Post Huge Total Against CSK in IPL 2025 Thriller
**Bengaluru, India** – Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) set a challenging 214-run target for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a thrilling IPL 2025 match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB’s explosive batting display saw half-centuries from Virat Kohli (62 off 33 balls, including 5 sixes and 5 fours) and Jacob Bethell (55 off 33 balls, 8 fours and 2 sixes). The pair put on a 97-run opening partnership.
However, the highlight of RCB’s innings came from Romario Shepherd, who smashed a breathtaking 53 runs off just 14 balls in the final stages. This included six sixes in the penultimate over bowled by Khaleel Ahmed, making it the joint second-fastest fifty in IPL history. At the close of play, CSK were 4 wickets down in their chase. The match continues.