In the exciting high-scoring game between LSG vs RCB that took place at Ekana Stadium. LSG finally got their victory. Lucknow Super Giants had lost six in a row prior to this matchup, thus marking their 3rd win of the IPL 2026. In a rain-shortened (DLS method used) game, the Lucknow Super Giants defeated the Royal Challengers by nine runs
LSG vs RCB Match Summary
The weather severely affected the match as it reduced each team to bowling only 19 overs. As a result, the RCB chose to bowl first after they won the toss.
Lucknow Super Giants scored a huge total of 209 runs after they batted first in their allotted overs 19. According to the new DLS Rule, Bengaluru was given a target of 213 runs.
Although RCB put up an excellent fightback in the middle of their innings, they could only score 203 runs after 19 overs of batting and lost to Lucknow in this memorable victory for Lucknow.
LSG vs RCB: Key Match Result
Lucknow Super Giants: 209/3 (19 overs)
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 203/6 (19 overs)
Scoreline: LSG wins by 9 runs (DLS Method)
The win is LSG’s third in the current IPL 2026 season, despite being at the bottom of the points table with only 6 points. On the other hand, RCB’s second consecutive loss takes them to the third spot in the points table with 13 points.
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LSG vs RCB: Rajat Patidar Leads Bengaluru’s Fightback
In the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru, their skipper Rajat Patidar scored a fabulous innings under pressure.
Batting performance of RCB
Rajat Patidar – 61 runs from 31 balls
Tim David – 40 runs from 17 balls
Devdutt Padikkal – 34 runs
Krunal Pandya – 28* runs
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Romario Shepherd – 23* runs
Patidar’s attacking innings included 3 fours and 6 sixes.
Prince Yadav Shines With the Ball for Lucknow
The bowling department of Lucknow remained composed when the going got tough in the game.
Top Bowlers for LSG
Prince Yadav – 3 wickets
Shahbaz Ahmed – 2 wickets
Mohammed Shami – 1 wicket
The bowler who stood out in the game was Prince Yadav.
LSG vs RCB: How Lucknow Super Giants Built Their Massive Total
Lucknow Super Giants was given the opportunity first to bat and put up the best score when they had a great opening partnership with Mitchell Marsh and Arshin Kulkarni (95 runs) that came off only 56 balls.
While Arshin was mainly there to support Mitchell as he smashed the RCB bowling attack and got to his 50 runs in 20 balls, he was able to add to what turned into a quick score in the first inning.
The game was interrupted by rain during the ninth over and the Lucknow Super Giants had some delay in the momentum they built together. After the delay, Arshin Kulkarni ended up getting out for 17 runs off 24 balls.
Mitchell Marsh Smashes Stunning Century in LSG vs RCB Clash
The best part about the game between LSG and RCB was definitely the hard-hitting century scored by Mitchell Marsh. After the wicket of Arshin, Marsh joined Nicholas Pooran again for another important partnership and got to a century off just 49 balls.
After the 14th over of the innings, rain interrupted play once more and the game was then shortened to 19 overs for each side. Marsh’s exciting innings ended when he was dismissed by Josh Hazlewood after scoring 111 runs from 56 balls.
Mitchell Marsh’s Century Stats
Runs Scored: 111 in 56 balls
Boundaries: 9 fours, 9 sixes
With an impressive 38 runs from just 23 balls, Nicholas Pooran helped propel his team to 202 runs overall while Rishabh Pant scored a fast 32 not out from 10 balls, helping to put the finishing touches on the innings. Aiden Markram contributed 1 run not out. Josh Hazlewood and Krunal Pandya both took 1 wicket each for RCB.
LSG vs RCB: Turning Point of the Match
A major factor in Mitchell Marsh’s century of explosive runs and Prince Yadav’s wicket-taking ability contributed to the differences between both teams. Although Rajat Patidar had an incredible knock to provide a counter to the initial run chase by way of resuming the second inning within the time limit, they weren’t able to reach their target.
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