Romario Shepherd made a late attack on the M. Chinnaswama stadium on the M. Chinnaswama stadium, which in their conflict of IPL broke the undefeated 53 of only 14 supplies.
The West Indian Versatian came with RCB at 157 in 5 at 18th, and what followed was the stunning manifestation of a pure brutal hit that turned the match on the head. Shepherd ripped into CSK pitching, especially Khaleel Ahmed, which was taken in 19th.
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Shepherd’s onslaught represented four sixes and three boundaries, and he reached his first IPL in a half-century in only 14 balls-computing the second fastest fifty in the history of the league. He now shares this Mark with Kl Rahul (2018) and Pat Cummins (2022), who only follows Yashasvi Jaiswal, who reached a milestone in 13 balls in 2023.
The fastest fifties in the history of IPL (from the balls face):
13 balls – Yashsvi Jaiswal (RR) vs Kr, 2023
14 Balls – Kl Rahul (PBKS) vs DC, 2018
14 Balls – Pat Cummins (KRKR) vs Mi, 2022
14 Balls – Romario Shepherd (RCB) vs CSK, 2025
Previously, the RCB laid the Foundation Rapid 55 from Jacob Bethell and Fluent 66 from Virt Kohli. But CSK returned to the middle crossing, with Noor Ahmad and Matheesha Pathirana tightening the screws on the surface that began to slow down and grasp.
Just as the momentum seemed to move in favor of Chennai, Shepherd’s explosive intervention changed the tide again. What looked like a competitive total was suddenly impressive, so CSK faced steep persecution under pressure.
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Published:
Saurabh Kumar
Published on:
May 3, 2025
