Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) created IPL history on Tuesday night with a thrilling six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), scripting an unbeaten away record in the 2025 season a first in the league’s history under the traditional home-and-away format. Stand-in skipper Jitesh Sharma led the charge with a sensational unbeaten 85, helping RCB pull off their highest-ever successful run chase in the IPL and the third-highest in tournament history. They chased down a daunting 228-run target with eight balls remaining at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.
This historic achievement places RCB in a league of their own, as no team had previously completed a season without losing a single away game. While teams like Kolkata Knight Riders (2012) and Mumbai Indians (2012) managed seven away wins, each had at least one away defeat. RCB’s perfect away streak 7 wins in 7 matches marks a never-seen-before dominance on the road.
The chase itself was packed with drama and power-hitting. After LSG posted 227/3, thanks to a blistering 118* by Rishabh Pant, RCB’s response was swift. Openers Virat Kohli and Phil Salt gave a strong start during the powerplay, attacking the bowlers with intent. The momentum was then carried by Jitesh Sharma and Mayank Agarwal, who remained unbeaten with 85 and 41 respectively, guiding the team to victory in 18.4 overs.
Lucknow’s bowling attack had little to offer on a night that belonged to Bengaluru. New Zealand pacer Will O'Rourke had a rough outing, conceding 74 runs in his four overs, making it the third-most expensive spell in IPL history, despite taking two wickets. With this record-setting win, RCB climbed to second place in the points table — their highest group-stage finish since 2016. They ended the league phase with 19 points, tied with Punjab Kings, but were edged out for the top spot due to net run rate. RCB will now face Punjab in Qualifier 1 on Thursday, while Gujarat Titans take on Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator. The match not only reinforced RCB’s title credentials but also set a benchmark for future away performances in the league. As they gear up for the playoffs, the team carries the momentum of one of IPL’s most remarkable league stage runs.
