Romario Shepherd : The M Chinnaswamy Stadium witnessed absolute carnage as Romario Shepherd delivered one of the most explosive finishes in IPL history. In the RCB vs CSK showdown, Shepherd turned a solid innings into a batting masterclass, hammering 33 runs off Khaleel Ahmed in the 19th over and bringing up a jaw-dropping 14-ball fifty — the fastest of IPL 2025 and the second-fastest in IPL history.
Romario Shepherd Wreaks Havoc: 14-Ball Fifty & 33-Run Over Stun CSK in IPL 2025
From 157 to 213 in 14 Balls: Shepherd Goes Ballistic
RCB stood at 157/5 in 17.4 overs before Shepherd walked in and completely changed the game’s complexion. What followed was pure destruction. Over the next 14 balls, Shepherd smashed 56 runs, taking RCB to a massive 213/5 in 20 overs.
In Khaleel Ahmed’s nightmare 19th over, the West Indian all-rounder launched:
- 4 towering sixes
- 2 elegant fours
- And collected a no-ball boundary, totaling 33 runs — the joint-most runs in a single over this season.
Second-Fastest Fifty in IPL History
Shepherd’s half-century came off just 14 balls, placing him right behind Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 13-ball record from 2023. His knock included 10 boundaries (6 fours and 4 sixes), showcasing raw power and precision.
Here’s how he ranks on the all-time IPL fastest fifties list:
Romario Shepherd Wreaks Havoc: 14-Ball Fifty & 33-Run Over Stun CSK in IPL 2025
| Rank | Player | Balls | Match | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yashasvi Jaiswal | 13 | RR vs KKR | 2023 |
| 2 | Romario Shepherd | 14 | RCB vs CSK | 2025 |
| 2 | KL Rahul | 14 | KXIP vs DC | 2018 |
| 2 | Pat Cummins | 14 | KKR vs MI | 2022 |
Khaleel Ahmed Enters Unwanted Record Books
Before this match, Khaleel was enjoying a strong IPL 2025 with 14 wickets to his name. But Shepherd’s dreadful assault handed him the dubious honor of bowling the most expensive over of the season and one of the costliest in IPL history.
| Runs | Batter | Bowler | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | Chris Gayle | P. Parameswaran | 2011 |
| 37 | Ravindra Jadeja | Harshal Patel | 2021 |
| 35 | Pat Cummins | Daniel Sams | 2022 |
| 33 | Romario Shepherd | Khaleel Ahmed | 2025 |
The Match Impact
Earlier in the innings, fifties from Virat Kohli and Jacob Bethell gave RCB a strong platform. But it was Shepherd’s finishing fireworks that pushed the total beyond CSK’s reach. His knock not only rescued the innings but may well become the defining moment of IPL 2025’s death-over batting.
FAQs
Shepherd smashed 33 runs in the 19th over, including 4 sixes and 2 fours.
The fastest fifty in IPL history is by Yashasvi Jaiswal in 13 balls during IPL 2023.
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