Jitesh Sharma’s extraordinary knock towards Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday (May 27, 2025) was simply the innings of the season 2025 by a stretch, gushed former Australia all-rounder Tom Moody.
Stand-in skipper Jitesh pulled off a gorgeous 33-ball unbeaten 85 that carried his workforce Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the IPL Qualifier 1.
When Jitesh arrived at the crease at the fall of Virat Kohli, RCB nonetheless wanted 105 off 52 balls in a daunting chase of 228.
Before Tuesday (May 27, 2025), Jitesh had not hit a half-century in IPL and when he did, he did it in type and produced a knock which might be talked about for time to return.
Swinging like a professional, he despatched the ball hovering over the ropes six instances aside from hitting eight boundaries throughout his keep.
“The innings is, for me, the innings of the IPL this season by a stretch. We’ve seen some great knocks from young and old, but this one, wow, quite remarkable,” Moody informed Cricinfo.
“The team was totally against it — backs against the wall, Kohli in the sheds, (Phil) Salt in the sheds. There was significant headwind, but he just ignored it all and just took the game apart.
“He not solely took the sport aside, he performed well, simply the approach he went about it was like he’d been there and carried out it earlier than many, many instances,” the Australian said.
Jitesh and Mayank Agarawal added 107 for the unconquered fifth wicket to eke out a memorable victory.
His effort overshadowed LSG skipper Rishabh Pant’s 61-ball 118 that had led the hosts to 227 for three.
Published – May 29, 2025 04:35 am IST
