Shepherd’s sensational attack lifts RCB to the top.

• The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a two-run victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

• Ravindra Jadeja and M.S. Dhoni led CSK to a 114-run stand off 64 balls for the third wicket.

• Lungi Ngidi dismissed Mhatre and Dewald Brevis in the 17th over, bringing RCB back in.

• Virat Kohli dropped Jadeja twice, including in the 19th over off Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

• RCB’s innings went through a boom-bust-boom cycle, with Jacob Bethell and Kohli taking the opening wicket.

• Noor Ahmad and Matheesha Pathirana limited RCB to 159 for five after 18 overs.

• Romario Shepherd’s unbeaten 53 (4×4, 6×6) was a standout performance, securing a competitive score for RCB.