Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched a spot in IPL 2025 Qualifier 1, defeating Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets while chasing a target of 228. Virat Kohli's rapid 54 and a crucial partnership between Jitesh Sharma and Mayank Agarwal propelled RCB to victory.
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