RCB first team in IPL History to win all seven away matches

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have made IPL history by becoming the first team ever to win all their away games in the league stage of a single IPL season. This remarkable feat was sealed after their thrilling victory against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, where RCB chased down a daunting target of 228 runs to finish with a perfect away record of 7 wins out of 7 matches.

In the high-octane match, LSG posted a formidable total of 227/3, powered by Rishabh Pant’s blistering century (118 off 61 balls), which was the fastest century by an LSG batter and their highest-ever IPL total. Despite this, RCB’s chase was led by a sensational innings from Jitesh Sharma, who scored an unbeaten 85 off just 33 balls, including several towering sixes, guiding RCB to a historic successful run chase of 230/4 in 18.4 overs.

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Virat Kohli also contributed a crucial half-century, helping RCB establish a strong foundation in the chase. The team’s resilience was further highlighted when Jitesh Sharma was nearly run out via a Mankad appeal, but LSG captain Rishabh Pant withdrew the appeal, allowing the batsman to continue and eventually finish the game in style. The unbeaten partnership between Jitesh Sharma and Mayank Agarwal (41* off 27) sealed the win and confirmed RCB’s top-two finish in the IPL 2025 points table, securing them a spot in Qualifier 1 against Punjab Kings.

The venues where RCB secured these historic away victories include some of the toughest grounds in the league:

  1. Eden Gardens, Kolkata (against Kolkata Knight Riders)
  2. Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai (against Mumbai Indians)
  3. M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai (against Chennai Super Kings)
  4. Ekana Stadium, Lucknow (against Lucknow Super Giants)

This victory not only marked an IPL milestone but also underscored RCB’s dominance on the road throughout the season. Earlier, they had already set the record for six consecutive away wins, a streak that began with their win over Delhi Capitals in New Delhi, where Krunal Pandya shone with an unbeaten 73. Despite some struggles at home, RCB’s exceptional away form has been a key factor in their successful campaign.

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Also Read: Virat Kohli IPL Record – 600+ Runs in a Season for the Fifth Time

In summary, RCB’s perfect away record in IPL 2025 is a testament to their consistent performance, mental toughness, and ability to chase down big targets under pressure, making them a formidable contender as the playoffs approach.

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