Jitesh Sharma shatters MS Dhoni's big record, becomes first player in IPL history to bag this massive feat after RCB's win over LSG
IPL 2025: Jitesh Sharma not only won the match for RCB in a thrilling chase against LSG, but also notched up a historic record with his match-winning knock
Jitesh Sharma-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a thrilling six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to seal their berth in IPL 2025's Qualifier 1.
This win didn't come easy for RCB, and at one point it looked like they'll lose the contest, but Jitesh Sharma's blistering knock of 85 in 33 balls pulled off a magnificent win for the side
Jitesh Sharma not only led his side to a much-needed with, but also achieved a historic feat enroute to his match-winning knock.
Jitesh Sharma's remarkable unbeaten 85-run innings set a new IPL record for the highest score by a No. 6 or lower batter in a successful run chase. This impressive feat surpassed the previous record held by MS Dhoni, who scored 70 runs off 34 balls against RCB in IPL 2018.
Highest scores from batters at no.6 or lower in successful chase in IPL history:
85*(33) - Jitesh Sharma (RCB) vs LSG, Lucknow, 2025
70* (34) - MS Dhoni (CSK) vs RCB, Bengaluru, 2018
70*(31) - Andre Russell (KKR) vs PBKS, Mumbai WS, 2022
70(47) - Kieron Pollard (MI) vs RCB, Bengaluru, 2017
68(30) - Dwayne Bravo (CSK) vs MI, Mumbai WS, 2018
Talking about the match, LSG rode on Rishabh Pant's robust ton to post a big total of 227/3. In reply, RCB's chase got off to a flying start with Phil Salt (30) and Virat Kohli (54) stitching together a 61-run opening partnership in just 5.4 overs. However, a mini-collapse followed this explosive start, seeing the team slip to 123 for 4 by the 12th over. Despite this setback, RCB made a stunning comeback thanks to an impressive century-stand between Mayank Agarwal and Jitesh Sharma
