Don't worry, Jitesh Sharma is here: Old interview goes viral as RCB storm into Qualifier 1
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma played a sensational unbeaten innings of 85 off just 33 balls. Jitesh led the charge for RCB against Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday, May 27, in a must-win match to secure a spot in Qualifier 1 of the tournament.After the match, one of Jitesh's old interviews from the start of the season went viral. In the interview with CricXtasy, Jitesh sent a message to RCB fans, promising that he would 'take care of everything' this season.advertisement"Hi guys. Don't worry. Jitesh Sharma is here. He will take care of everything," the wicketkeeper batter had said ahead of the season.
LSG vs RCB: Updates | Full ScorecardPeople make jokes about him, but he knows what he said and did it for RCB.Jitesh Sharma ?? pic.twitter.com/Y27iS0LX07— Craz3 (@believecheeks) May 27, 2025Playing at the Ekana Stadium, Jitesh walked in at a precarious moment for RCB after the team had lost three quick wickets. Showing remarkable composure, he launched into an explosive, stroke-filled innings, hitting six sixes and eight boundaries.
Such was Jitesh's onslaught that RCB finished the match in just 18.4 overs, completing the highest-ever successful run chase at the Ekana Stadium.They are pumped up & HOW ??@RCBTweets enter the ?? 2?? with momentum led by their charismatic skipper Jitesh Sharma ??Scorecard ? https://t.co/h5KnqyuYZE #TATAIPL | #LSGvRCB pic.twitter.com/N0YAz0f95u— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 27, 2025advertisementWith the win, RCB qualified for Qualifier 1, where they will face Punjab Kings. This victory gives them a valuable cushion in the playoffs: even if they lose to PBKS, they will get another shot at the final by facing the winner of the Eliminator between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians.This was the best innings of Jitesh's IPL career — in fact, it was his first-ever half-century in the tournament. He was bought for a hefty Rs 11 crore after Punjab Kings decided to release him in the IPL 2025 mega-auction.Jitesh has not only delivered with the bat this season but has also captained RCB effectively in the absence of Rajat Patidar during the final group-stage matches.Stay updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!Must Watch
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