Rishabh Pant scores 118 runs for LSG against RCB on May 27 2025

Rishabh Pant hit an unbeaten 118 runs to help LSG reach 227 against RCB. This is the highest total ever seen at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.
By Newsroom | Sports, Lucknow |

Lucknow, May 27, 2025 — Rishabh Pant's unbeaten 118 off 61 balls, a display described as scintillating and brutal, propelled the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to a formidable 227 for three against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) yesterday. This marked the final league match of the IPL 2025 season, played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. The monumental score set RCB the biggest chase ever recorded at the venue.

The match, significantly impacted by rain, saw a revised target for RCB. Earlier, Mitchell Marsh contributed a significant 67 off 37 balls, forming a dynamic partnership with Pant that decimated RCB's bowling attack. Marsh also had a notable impact with the ball, taking the crucial wicket of Virat Kohli early and contributing to the dismissal of Patidar. Despite a fumbled catch initially, Marsh's bowling prowess was highlighted in ending Kohli's brief stay.

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A Tale of Two Innings and a Shift in Momentum

LSG, opting to bat first, capitalized on the conditions. Pant, who had a reportedly inconsistent season prior, found exceptional form. His innings was a testament to power-hitting, characterized by audacity and maturity, featuring 11 boundaries and eight sixes. His century, reached off 54 balls, was his second in IPL history. The partnership with Marsh laid a solid foundation, with LSG reaching 100 in just over ten overs.

"Pant remained unbeaten on 118 off 61 balls while Mitchell Marsh continued with his superb form for the season with 67 off 37 balls as LSG reached a massive total."

Chasing a revised target of 213 (from the 19 overs they faced due to rain), RCB's pursuit began poorly. The initial bowling effort, particularly by an individual referred to as 'Prince' in one report, proved disruptive. While the specifics of the latter half of RCB's chase are less detailed in the provided summaries, one report mentions Jitesh Sharma's heroics in an RCB win over LSG, suggesting a turn of events that might have impacted the match's ultimate outcome. However, the dominant narrative centers on Pant's century and Marsh's all-round contribution.

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Context and Previous Records

The total posted by LSG at the Ekana Stadium surpassed previous high-chase records at the venue, where the prior highest successful chase was 206. This fixture represented a crucial league encounter, with RCB aiming to secure a top-two spot. Pant's innings also signaled a "late-season purple patch" for the LSG captain, demonstrating his capability after earlier struggles with form and batting order consistency. The match was played on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many runs did Rishabh Pant score for LSG against RCB on May 27 2025?
Rishabh Pant scored an unbeaten 118 runs off 61 balls. This helped his team, Lucknow Super Giants, reach a total of 227 runs.
Q: Why was the RCB target changed during the match on May 27?
The match was affected by rain, which forced officials to shorten the game to 19 overs. Because of this, the target for RCB was revised to 213 runs.
Q: Who helped Rishabh Pant score runs for LSG against RCB?
Mitchell Marsh played a big role by scoring 67 runs off 37 balls. He also helped the team by taking the wicket of Virat Kohli early in the game.
Q: Where was the LSG vs RCB match played on May 27 2025?
The match was played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. It was the final league match of the IPL 2025 season.