• Ryan Rickelton's brilliance on the field turned heads as he executed a remarkable catch in IPL 2025.

  • Royal Challengers Bengaluru smashed 221/5 against Mumbai Indians.

IPL 2025 [WATCH]: Ryan Rickelton takes the ‘catch of the season’ to dismiss Rajat Patidar during MI vs RCB clash
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In what was turning into a brutal onslaught from Rajat Patidar, his fiery innings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 game against Mumbai Indians came to an abrupt halt on the final ball of the 19th over, thanks to a sharper effort in the field by wicketkeeper Ryan Rickelton. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter had raced to 64 off just 32 balls, peppering the boundary with five fours and four sixes, maintaining a strike rate of 200. However, his attempt to scoop Boult over fine leg turned out to be his final act in a thrilling cameo.

Ryan Rickelton’s aerial acrobatics ends Rajat Patidar’s powerplay

In the second last over, Trent Boult bowled a full delivery slanted across the off-stump, tempting Patidar into a premeditated scoop. The right-hander shuffled across to lap it fine but got a massive top edge. The ball soared into the Hamilton night sky, hanging for what felt like an eternity. Rickelton, who had already impressed behind the stumps, called early and tracked the swirling white dot like a hawk. Timing his charge perfectly, he leapt forward, diving full stretch with arms outstretched, channeling his “inner Superman.  It was a moment of brilliance – not only technically perfect but also executed under immense pressure with the match hanging in balance. Patidar’s wicket at this stage was a potential momentum-shifter, but it didn’t overshadow the sheer quality of his knock. A stunning dismissal, combining world-class bowling presence and exceptional wicketkeeping.

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RCB take control at Wankhede as Virat Kohli and Patidar power mammoth total

Meanwhile, RCB asserted dominance with the bat, piling on a commanding 221/5 against MI The innings began on a shaky note as Phil Salt fell early to a sharp delivery from Boult. However, what followed was a fiery counterattack led by the ever-reliable Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal. The duo stitched together a brisk partnership that not only steadied the innings but also lifted the scoring rate significantly. Kohli was in sublime touch, crafting a classy 67 off 42 balls, adorned with eight crisp boundaries and two towering sixes, laying a solid platform.

Once Padikkal departed for a well-made 37, the baton of aggression was taken over by captain Patidar. The RCB skipper unleashed a stunning assault, hammering 64 off just 32 balls, blending clean striking with tactical placement during the middle overs. Although Liam Livingstone endured a rare off day, perishing for a duck, the innings didn’t lose steam. Jitesh Sharma stepped up brilliantly at the death, smacking an unbeaten 40 off just 19 balls, ensuring RCB surged past the 220-run mark. His finishing fireworks propelled Bengaluru to a daunting total of 221, leaving Mumbai with a stiff target of 222.

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