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5 Fours, 7 Sixes! Romario Shepherd Proves RCB Pedigree With Fiery 34-Ball 73 CPL Carnage

Soumyajit Dutta

Romario Shepherd hits 73 off 34 balls [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]Romario Shepherd hits 73 off 34 balls [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]

Fresh off an impactful stint in league cricket with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2025, Romario Shepherd has set the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) ablaze with a breathtaking, match-winning knock that underscores exactly why the Bengaluru franchise invested in his power-hitting prowess.

The all-rounder, who turned heads in the IPL with a staggering strike rate of 291.67, highlighted by a whirlwind 53 off just 14 balls against CSK, has carried that destructive form into the CPL. Playing for Guyana Amazon Warriors, Shepherd produced a spectacular late-order assault, smashing an unbeaten 73 from a mere 34 deliveries, including 5 fours and 7 sixes.

Shepherd's Heroics Fail To Break St Lucia Kings

Despite his heroics, Guyana Amazon Warriors suffered a historic defeat, the first time in CPL they lost after posting a 200-plus total. But the story of the night was Shepherd’s madness. Walking in at a tricky phase, he launched his first ball for six and never eased up. He tore into the bowling, plundering 33 runs in one over from Oshane Thomas and 27 in another from Keon Gaston, single-handedly propelling his side to 202/6.

For RCB fans, this innings was a thrilling reminder of Romario Shepherd’s ability to change a game in minutes, a skill he displayed more than once in red and gold. His 53(14) against CSK earlier this year remains one of the most violent cameos of IPL 2025, and his CPL blitz reaffirms his reputation as a certified finisher.

RCB Gets A Reason To Celebrate!

Although St Lucia Kings eventually chased down the target thanks to Ackeem Auguste’s 73(35) and contributions from Tim Seifert and Tim David, the talking point remained Shepherd’s clean striking and calm under pressure, a combination that makes him a valuable asset in the death overs.

As RCB continues to build a lineup capable of handling the pressures of Chinnaswamy, having game-changers like Shepherd, who can win matches from impossible situations, will be crucial. Shepherd is ready. And RCB fans should be excited for IPL 2026.