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**Headline: Pant’s Blistering Century Powers LSG, Kohli’s Fifty in Vain as RCB Stumbles in Chase**

**Lucknow, India -** Rishabh Pant’s explosive century and Virat Kohli’s half-century headlined a thrilling IPL 2025 clash between the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) today. Pant, promoted to No. 3, smashed 118 off just 61 balls, leading LSG to a formidable total of 227/3 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. He formed a crucial 152-run partnership with Mitchell Marsh (67).

RCB, needing a win to secure a top-two finish and a Qualifier 1 berth, faced an uphill battle. Virat Kohli scored 54, but his dismissal was a blow to the chase. At the 15-over mark, RCB stood at 177/4, with Mayank Agarwal and Jitesh Sharma at the crease, needing a strong finish to achieve the target. Kohli’s innings was also notable for achieving three new records, however the runs would be in vain if RCB failed to reach the required 228.

The match is crucial for RCB’s playoff aspirations, as a loss would severely impact their chances of a top-two finish. The Super Giants will aim to finish strongly, to add to their already commanding total.

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