In the thrilling IPL 2025 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, CSK's Dewald Brevis showcased his exceptional fielding skills by taking a stunning forward diving catch to dismiss RCB's Jacob Bethell.
The catch occurred in the 10th over of RCB's innings, off the bowling of Matheesha Pathirana. Bethell attempted a pull shot but only managed to top-edge the ball, sending it high over square leg. Brevis sprinted in from the boundary, covering a significant distance before diving forward to complete a brilliant catch just inches above the turf.
Bethell had been in excellent form, scoring 55 runs off 33 balls before being dismissed by Pathirana. He brought up his maiden IPL fifty in 28 balls and played a crucial role in RCB's strong start, which saw them reach 71/0 at the end of the powerplay.
IPL 2025: Yash Dayal Holds His Nerve In Final Over As RCB Edges CSK By 2 Runs To Go Top Of Points Table
In one of the most gripping matches of IPL 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) held their nerve to defeat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by just 2 runs in a high-scoring contest at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
RCB posted a commanding total of 213/5 in 20 overs, thanks to blistering half-centuries from Virat Kohli (62 off 33 balls, 5 fours and 5 sixes) and Jacob Bethell (55 off 33 balls, 8 fours and 2 sixes). The duo powered RCB through the middle overs, setting a daunting target for the visitors. CSK pacer Matheesha Pathirana stood out with the ball, claiming 3 wickets for 36 runs in his four-over spell and preventing RCB from pushing past 220.\
In response, CSK put up a valiant fight, finishing at 211/5 in their 20 overs. Teenage sensation Ayush Mhatre stole the show, smashing 94 off 48 balls with 9 boundaries and 5 sixes. He was well-supported by Ravindra Jadeja, who anchored the chase with a classy 77 off 45 balls, hitting 8 boundaries and 2 sixes. The match went down to the wire, with CSK needing 15 runs in the final over. But RCB’s bowling unit, led by Lungi Ngidi, held firm. Ngidi delivered under pressure, finishing with 3 wickets for 30 runs in his four overs and playing a key role in turning the match in RCB’s favor.
