IPL 2025: 3 Masterstrokes that helped RCB qualify for playoffs

Published - 19 May 2025, 14:41 IST | Updated - 19 May 2025, 15:54 IST

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 playoff race is slowly coming to an end, with three out of the four teams qualifying on Sunday, May 18. One of the teams that has impressed everyone this year is the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who have had one of their best seasons this year and are among the favourites to win the title.

There have been plenty of match-winning performances from the Bengaluru franchise players, keeping the title dream alive this season. Let us analyse the biggest factors which have helped them succeed.

Though batting has not really been a weak point for RCB over the years, they have, however, been missing that one player who could play the role of a finisher. The Bengaluru franchise did not get hold of one but two in the mega auction where they managed to steal Tim David for INR 3 crore and bought Vidarbha star wicket-keeper batter Jitesh Sharma for INR 11 crore in the mega auction.

These two deals have turned out to be a blessing for the franchise since Jitesh has not only scored 128 runs at a strike rate of 142.22 but has also been dependable behind the stumps. Speaking of David’s contribution, he has scored 186 runs at an average of 93.00 and has a phenomenal strike rate of 193.75.

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