India, May 28 -- Jitesh Sharma produced a masterclass in power-hitting, smashing an incredible 85* off just 33 deliveries to steer the Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a dominant win over Lucknow Super Giants in the final league game of IPL 2025 on Tuesday. Chasing 228, Jitesh's explosive knock turned the tables, but the wicketkeeper-batter's celebrations after the match drew as much attention from the fans as his batting itself.

Moments after completing the run-chase that secured Royal Challengers Bengaluru a place in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025, the stand-in skipper flung his helmet skywards in a celebration that immediately stirred memories of Avesh Khan's infamous outburst from last season. The twist? This time, Avesh was on the receiving ...