🏏 Match 52 – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | May 3, 2025 The Chinnaswamy Stadium witnessed an absolute run-fest as Royal Challenge...
🏏 Match 52 – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | May 3, 2025
The Chinnaswamy Stadium witnessed an absolute run-fest as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) edged past Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a thriller by just 2 runs. Powered by explosive innings and dramatic momentum shifts, this match was a perfect case study for data lovers.
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Let’s break down the game using data-driven analysis to uncover how each phase impacted the final result.
🔄 Toss Impact: CSK Opts to Chase
- CSK won the toss and chose to field, a common choice at Chinnaswamy due to short boundaries and batting-friendly pitch.
- Their challenge? Contain an in-form RCB lineup on a high-scoring ground.
🟥 RCB Innings: A Match of Two Halves and One Storm
🔥 Powerplay Destruction (Overs 1–6)
- RCB raced to 71/0 in 6 overs – a blazing run rate of 11.83 RPO.
- Openers:
○ Virat Kohli: 62 (33), SR 187.88
○ Jacob Bethell: 55 (33), SR 166.67
Data Insight: RCB’s powerplay gave them a +13 run advantage with 0 wickets lost compared to CSK.
⛔ Mid-Innings Slowdown – Pathirana’s Comeback Spell
- Matheesha Pathirana (3/36) pulled CSK back:
- RCB dropped from 121/2 (11.5 overs) to 165/5 (17.4 overs).
⚡ Enter Romario Shepherd: 14 Balls of Destruction
- Walked in at 157/5 with just 14 balls remaining.
- Smashed:
○ 4 fours & 6 sixes
Overs targeted:
○ 19th over (Khaleel Ahmed): 33 runs
○ 20th over (Pathirana): brutal finish
Final Score: RCB finished at 213/5
Last 14 balls = 56 runs 🔥
🟡 CSK Innings: Chase Led by Mhatre and Jadeja
🐢 Slow Start Compared to RCB
- 58/1 in Powerplay (RPO: 9.67)
- Lost Shaik Rasheed early (14 off 11)
💥 Mhatre-Jadeja Partnership – CSK’s Lifeline
- Ayush Mhatre: 94 (48), SR 195.83 | 9 fours, 5 sixes
- Ravindra Jadeja: 77* (45), SR 171.11
- Partnership: 114 runs between overs 5.4 and 16.2
Data Highlight: This stand nearly stole the game—CSK needed just 15 off the final over!
🎯 Ngidi’s Turning Points
- Lungi Ngidi: 3/30 (Econ 7.50)
○ Dismissed Curran (5.4), Mhatre (16.2), and Brevis (next ball)
○ Key momentum-breaking spell for RCB
🧠 Final Over Drama – Margin of Inches
- CSK needed 15 off the final over
- MS Dhoni fell for 12 (8) in 19.3
- Jadeja fought till the end but CSK fell just 2 runs short, ending at 211/5
📊 Key Data Takeaways
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🏁 Final Verdict: What Won It for RCB?
✅ Shepherd’s 14-ball blitz changed the game.
✅ Ngidi’s clutch bowling denied CSK a last-over miracle.
✅ Powerplay dominance and bowling at death created just enough margin.
💡 What This Match Teaches Aspiring Data Analysts
- Small margins and timing of impact matter more than just final numbers.
- Contextual analysis (Powerplay vs Death Overs) gives deeper insights.
- Data storytelling is not about numbers alone—it's about turning moments into meaning.
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👨💻 About the Author
Prem V is an Assistant Manager in Digital Analytics at Big 4 firm and the founder of Layman Data Academy. With over 13 years of experience in business intelligence and data analytics and insights, he simplifies complex data concepts for non-tech learners. Prem teaches SQL, Tableau, and data visualization through practical, real-world examples. He has also completed a Data-Driven Decision Making course from the University at Buffalo.
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