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RCB Stars Phil Salt, Tim David Show Exceptional Teamwork, Take Stunning Game-Changing Catch vs MI

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by 12 runs in a nail-biting thriller in IPL 2025, and a key role in that victory was played by a stunning catch taken in the final over of MI's run chase. With MI needing 19 runs off five deliveries, it seemed for a moment that tail-ender Deepak Chahar had smashed a six. However, RCB were able to convert it into a wicket, as Phil Salt and Tim David showcased exceptional teamwork at long-on to complete a terrific catch.

India Star Questions Bizarre Cricket Rule After RCB Robbed Of A Run vs MI In IPL 2025

There is a big loophole in the rules of cricket when it comes to the Decision Review System (DRS). The flaw was exposed during the Mumbai Indians' home game vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Indian Premier League 2025 on Monday. The incident took place on the final ball of the RCB innings. MI pacer Jasprit Bumrah bowled a yorker to RCB's Jitesh Sharma. The batter missed the shot, and it hit his pad. The umpire raised his finger to the appeal of MI players, but Jitesh, who had taken a run post that, decided to go upstairs.

"Had A Very Nasty...": Hardik Pandya Breaks Silence On Tilak Varma 'Retire Out' Row

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya made a massive revelation about the decision to 'retire out' Tilak Varma during their IPL 2025 match against Lucknow Super Giants. The decision did not lead to a Mumbai Indians win, and it was criticised by both fans and experts. Following MI's loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Hardik revealed that Tilak sustained a hit on his finger before that match and even made a comment about the chatter that existed around the team's call. "It was a run-fest. The wicket was really good. I was just talking about that to myself that again we fell short with two hits, I don't have much to say. (Was 221 par or above-par?) The way the wicket was, the bowers didn't really have much place to hide. It came down to execution."

Watch: Virat Kohli's Wild Celebration As RCB Beat MI. Don't Miss Hardik, Rohit's Reaction

Pulled out retired hurt by Mumbai Indians in their previous match, Tilak Varma hammered a half-century off 26 balls and raised 89 runs for the fifth wicket with Hardik Pandya, but their effort went in vain as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated the five-time winners by 12 runs in Match 21 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 here on Monday. Varma hammered a brilliant 56 off 29 balls and skipper Hardik Pandya blasted 42 off 15 to propel Mumbai Indians from needing 132 off 56 balls to 41 off 18, However, RCB ended their sensational fightback as Bhuvneshwar Kumar sent back Varma, and Josh Hazlewood got Hardik in the death overs.

Whatever Experience I Had, It Had To Come In Right: RCB Hero Krunal Pandya

Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Krunal Pandya acknowledged that he had to dig deep into his decade-long experience of playing the game to help his side beat Mumbai Indians by 12 runs in an edge-of-the-seat thriller in Mumbai on Monday. Just when it seemed Mumbai Indians would chase down a steep target of 222 with Hardik Pandya (42) and Tilak Varma (56) batting with ferocity, Krunal kept his composure and grabbed three three wickets in the last over to take the wind out of the home team's sails, managing to tie them down to 209 for nine.

IPL 2025 Points Table, Purple Cap, Orange Cap: Positions Of RCB, MI Remain Unchanged

It was a perfect thriller between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025 on Monday. Getting an invitation to bat first, RCB posted 221 for 5 and then stopped MI at 209 for 9. The match went down to the wire with RCB emerging as the winners. While the Rajat Patidar-led side remained at the third spot after the win, Hardik-led MI too stayed at the number 8 position. Lucknow Super Giants' batter Nicholas Pooran continues to hold the Orange Cap with 201 runs from 4 matches. In the wicket-takers' list, Hardik Pandya has equalled Noor Ahmad's tally of 10 wickets.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Stars Collide, End Up Spilling Catch; Ritika Sajdeh's Reaction Viral

Jitesh Sharma and Yash Dayal collided on the field as they ended up missing a catch during the IPL 2025 encounter between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians on Monday. During the 12th over of the MI innings, Suryakumar Yadav miscued a delivery from Yash Dayal and the ball went high up in the air. Both Dayal and Jitesh went for the catch but there was a huge miscommunication between the two cricketers. In the end, they ended up colliding with each other as the ball spilled out of Dayal's hands. Both cricketers were left unhappy while replays showed Jitesh was hit on his face. The incident left the crowd thrilled and Rohit Sharma's wife Ritika Sajdeh's reaction has gone viral on social media.

"Burden, Disappointment": Rohit Sharma Roasted Brutally After Another IPL 2025 Flop Show

Rohit Sharma failed to score big once again as the star Indian cricket team batter was dismissed for 17 during the IPL 2025 encounter between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Monday. It has been a disappointing campaign for Rohit and after missing the previous game due to injury, all eyes were on the experienced campaigner. Rohit started well with two fours and a six but ended up getting clean bowled by Yash Dayal. Rohit's dismissal led to a lot of criticism on social media as fans expressed their thoughts about the star batter and his major lack of form.

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RCB Stars Phil Salt, Tim David Show Exceptional Teamwork, Take Stunning Game-Changing Catch vs MI

India Star Questions Bizarre Cricket Rule After RCB Robbed Of A Run vs MI In IPL 2025

"Had A Very Nasty...": Hardik Pandya Breaks Silence On Tilak Varma 'Retire Out' Row

Watch: Virat Kohli's Wild Celebration As RCB Beat MI. Don't Miss Hardik, Rohit's Reaction

Whatever Experience I Had, It Had To Come In Right: RCB Hero Krunal Pandya

IPL 2025 Points Table, Purple Cap, Orange Cap: Positions Of RCB, MI Remain Unchanged

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Stars Collide, End Up Spilling Catch; Ritika Sajdeh's Reaction Viral

"Burden, Disappointment": Rohit Sharma Roasted Brutally After Another IPL 2025 Flop Show