
Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Highlights: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) finally snapped up their six-match losing streak by beating Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by nine runs in IPL 2026. Chasing 213 runs (via DLS method) in a game that was reduced to 19 overs per side, RCB managed 203/6 despite knocks from Rajat Patidar (61), Tim David (40), Krunal Pandya (28 not out) and Romario Shepherd (23 not out).
lucknow super giants vs royal challengers bengaluru match scorecard
For LSG, Prince Yadav took 3/33. Earlier, riding on a 111 from Mitchell Marsh and 32 not out off 10 balls from captain Rishabh Pant, LSG posted 209/3. This was LSG's third win of the season.
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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) snapped up their six-match losing streak in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) with a nine-run win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Ekana Stadium on Thursday.
After a quiet over, Krunal Pandya smashes two sixes in the last two balls of the 18th over to reduce the deficit. RCB need 33 runs in the last 12 balls. RCB 180-6 (17)
OUTTTT!!!! The game is certainly in LSG's favour now with Shahbaz Ahmed getting better of Tim David in the 16th over. The Australian holes out to Digvesh Rathi for 40 as LSG inch towards their third win. Romario Shepherd hits two fours to ease the pressure. RCB 166/6 (16)
RCB need more than 60 runs in the last five overs. With Tim David in the middle, anything is possible. The Australian batter smashed two sixes and a four off Mayank Yadav in the previous over. RCB 150/5 (15)
Shahbaz Ahmed delivers a massive blow as he dismisses the well-set Rajat Patidar, putting RCB firmly on the back foot at 112/5 in 11.3 overs. Bowling it short and wide, Shahbaz tempts Patidar into a lofted drive, but the lack of elevation proves costly as he hits it flat towards long-off. Aiden Markram moves smartly to his left and completes a sharp catch to end Patidar’s brilliant knock of 61 off 31 balls, bringing a crucial halt to RCB’s momentum.
Prince Yadav flips the momentum with a superb over, striking twice to pull things back for his side. He begins by removing Devdutt Padikkal with a clever cutter that results in a simple caught-and-bowled, and then adds another blow by dismissing Jitesh Sharma. Jitesh, struggling for rhythm, top-edges an attempted shot off a short delivery, and Rishabh Pant completes the catch behind the stumps. In between, Rajat Patidar manages to rotate strike, but Prince’s variations and control put RCB under sudden pressure as two quick wickets in the over bring his team right back into the contest. RCB have now lost 4 wickets.
The 10th over turns into a statement passage for RCB as they surge to 104/2, powered by Rajat Patidar’s brilliant half-century. Taking on Mayank Yadav, Patidar shifts gears in style, bringing up his fifty with a sensational six over long leg after smartly using the bowler’s pace, and then followe it up with another towering 101m maximum that underlined his dominance.
Despite a brief scare with a top-edge that fell safely, Patidar keeps the momentum intact, rotating strike effectively while Devdutt Padikkal chips in at the other end.
RCB cross the 100-run mark in with Patidar leading the charge on 60 off just 29 balls.
After the wickets of Virat Kohli and Jacob Bethell, Rajat Patidar and Devdutt Padikkal are taking the onus on themselves. The duo has already put on a partnership of 51 runs to rescue RCB. The match has been reduced to 19 overs per side. RCB 60-2 (7)
OUTTT!!!! This is a huge huge wicket for LSG as Virat Kohli is out for a two-ball duck. The ball nips back as Kohli is drawn forward for a push, but misses the line as it crashes on to his stumps. Kohli stares at Prince Yadav as he walks back. He himself can't believe it. Prince is pumped up. RCB 17-2 (2)
OUTTTT!!! Jacob Bethell is been caught by Prince Yadav in the first over itself. Bethell gets an outer edge off a Mohammed Shami delivery and Yadav makes no mistake in the deep. Bethell walks back for 4. RCB 9/1 (1)
A 10-ball 32 not out from Rishabh Pant takes LSG to 209/3 in 19 overs after three rain delays. After Rasikh Salam Dar dismissed Nicolas Pooran on the second ball, Pant ensured they make most of the last few balls with two fours and a six. RCB need 210 runs to win.
OUTTT!!! Mitchell Marsh is finally caught by Jacob Bethell at deep point off Josh Hazlewood. The Australian opener walks back for 111 off 56 balls, including nine fours and nine sixes. Rishabh Pant comes out and smashes two fours and a six to finish the over. LSG 183/2 (17)
The game has been shortened to 19 overs per side. Play resumes after a long delay. Nicolas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh start for LSG. Just one four from Rasikh Salam Dar's over. LSG 155/1 (15)
Good news again for the fans at the Ekana Stadium. The covers are coming off and there's a big cheer from the crowd. The match is expected to resume soon. Uh oh, the covers are back on as the drizzle is back.
Hundred for Mitchell Marsh in just 49 balls! The Australian opener gets to his three figures with two back to back fours off Romario Shepherd. This is his second IPL hundred. Six more, this time a flat hit on the off-side. Ohh No. It's raining again and its heavy like last time. The players are running off the ground. Third time the play has been stopped.
OUTTT!!!! Wicket for RCB just after the play resumes. Arshin Kulkarni is caught by Rajat Patidar at extra cover. Kulkarni dances down the track and smashes Pandya but straight at the hands of Patidar. Nicolas Pooran comes out to bat. LSG 98/1 (10)
The rain has eased up and at the moment the screen looks clear. The covers has come off and the RCB players are having a chat on the boundary side. The Supersoppers are working at the moment. FYI, a loss today will dash LSG's all hopes of qualifying for playoffs. The umpires are checking the ground at the moment.
Ohh no!! it's raining once again and its heavier this time. The covers are coming on and the players are leaving the ground. This is the second stoppage in the game. Mitchell Marsh is unbeaten on 76 while Arshin Kulkarni is batting on 17. LSG 95/0 (9). The rain is heavier and we are up for a long delay. The pitch and the square has been covered.
Fifty of just 20 ball from Mitchell Marsh, his fastest IPL fifty. Back to back fours from Marsh against Josh Hazlewood in the final over of the powerplay. LSG 68/0 (6)
Rasish Salam Dar comes onto bowl and Mitchell Marsh welcomes the RCB pacer with a 97m six. A six and a four more for the Australian. 17 runs come from the over. LSG 55/0 (5)