Lucknow Super Giants Vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match Scorecard – Thrilling 5-Wicket Win for RCB
Royal Challengers Bengaluru produced a dominant all-round performance to claim a comprehensive five-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in Match 23 of IPL 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 15, 2026. The Lucknow Super Giants Vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match Scorecard tells the story of a clinical RCB display — first with the ball, then with the bat — as they dismissed LSG for a meagre 146 and chased it down with 29 balls to spare.
The turning point of the evening came early, when Josh Hazlewood and Rasikh Salam squeezed the life out of LSG’s top order in the powerplay. Rasikh’s career-best 4/24 was the standout bowling performance, while Virat Kohli’s 49 off 34 balls made the chase look like a training session. This win pushed RCB to the top of the IPL 2026 points table.
Match Summary Table
| Team | Runs | Wickets | Overs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucknow Super Giants | 146 | 10 | 20.0 | Lost by 5 Wickets |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 149 | 5 | 15.1 | Won by 5 Wickets (29 balls to spare) |
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Date: April 15, 2026
Toss: RCB won the toss and elected to field first
Player of the Match: Josh Hazlewood
This Lucknow Super Giants Vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru contest never truly came alive after the powerplay. LSG’s batting lineup, despite housing explosive names, was suffocated by RCB’s disciplined pace attack on a two-paced surface. The chase was over before the second drinks break.
LSG Batting Highlights – 1st Innings
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh | 40 | 32 | 3 | 2 | 125.00 | b Krunal Pandya |
| Aiden Markram | 12 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 150.00 | c Padikkal b Rasikh Salam |
| Rishabh Pant (c & wk) | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 | c Salt b Bhuvneshwar Kumar |
| Nicholas Pooran | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14.29 | b Hazlewood |
| Ayush Badoni | 38 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 158.33 | c †Sharma b Rasikh Salam |
| Abdul Samad | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | c Patidar b Krunal Pandya |
| Mukul Choudhary | 39 | 28 | 3 | 2 | 139.29 | b Rasikh Salam |
| George Linde | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 | c David b Bhuvneshwar Kumar |
| Mohammed Shami | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | b Bhuvneshwar Kumar |
| Avesh Khan | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | b Rasikh Salam |
| Digvesh Rathi | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | Not Out |
| Prince Yadav | – | – | – | – | – | Did Not Bat |
| Extras | 7 | – | – | – | – | (b 1, lb 2, w 4) |
| Total | 146 | 10 | – | – | RR: 7.30 | All Out (20 overs) |
Fall of Wickets: 1-32 (Markram, 3.6 ov), 1-33* (Pant, retired not out), 2-35 (Pooran, 6.1 ov), 3-71 (Marsh, 9.5 ov), 4-83 (Samad, 11.2 ov), 5-118 (Badoni, 15.5 ov), 6-124 (Pant, 16.5 ov), 7-137 (Linde, 18.3 ov), 8-137 (Shami, 18.4 ov), 9-145 (Choudhary, 19.2 ov), 10-146 (Avesh, 19.6 ov)
The Lucknow Super Giants Vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru innings was defined by a damaging start. LSG managed just 35/2 in the powerplay — their worst powerplay of the season. A key note on the original scorecard: Rishabh Pant retired not out at 1 (after 6 balls, having been struck on the elbow) at the fall of the first wicket at 33, then bravely returned in the 16th over, only to be caught behind off Bhuvneshwar for the same score of 1. Nicholas Pooran, who has been in wretched form, contributed just 1 run from 7 balls before being bowled by Hazlewood. Ayush Badoni (38 off 24) and Mukul Choudhary (39 off 28) offered a brief mid-innings partnership that carried LSG past 100, but the constant tumbling of wickets denied any late acceleration.
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RCB Batting Highlights – 2nd Innings (Chase: 147)
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Salt (wk) | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 87.50 | b Prince Yadav |
| Virat Kohli | 49 | 34 | 6 | 1 | 144.12 | c Pooran b Avesh Khan |
| Devdutt Padikkal | 10 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 90.91 | c sub (Himmat Singh) b Avesh Khan |
| Rajat Patidar (c) | 27 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 207.69 | c Rathi b Prince Yadav |
| Jitesh Sharma | 23 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 255.56 | c Choudhary b Prince Yadav |
| Tim David | 14* | 8 | 1 | 1 | 175.00 | Not Out |
| Romario Shepherd | 14* | 8 | 1 | 1 | 175.00 | Not Out |
| Extras | 5 | – | – | – | – | (lb 4, w 1) |
| Total | 149 | 5 | – | – | RR: 9.82 | 15.1 overs |
Did Not Bat: Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasikh Salam, Josh Hazlewood
Fall of Wickets: 1-9 (Salt, 1.4 ov), 2-66 (Padikkal, 7.2 ov), 3-86 (Kohli, 10.1 ov), 4-121 (Patidar, 12.2 ov), 5-122 (Jitesh, 12.4 ov)
A few corrections from the original article: Virat Kohli was not an Impact Substitute — he batted in the regular lineup and was dismissed caught by Pooran off Avesh Khan (not Prince Yadav) for 49. Devdutt Padikkal was caught by substitute fielder Himmat Singh off Avesh Khan. Tim David and Romario Shepherd finished with 14* each off 8 balls, not 18* and 10* as previously reported. Extras were 5 (lb 4, w 1), not 7.
Captain Rajat Patidar’s 27 off 13 balls, featuring three maximums, was a statement of attacking intent. Jitesh Sharma’s electric 23 off 9 balls took RCB to the brink. Tim David and Romario Shepherd finished the job calmly, completing the chase with 29 balls remaining.
RCB Bowling Figures (LSG Innings)
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy | Dot Balls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hazlewood | 4 | 20 | 1 | 5.00 | 13 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 27 | 3 | 6.75 | 8 |
| Rasikh Salam | 4 | 24 | 4 | 6.00 | 13 |
| Krunal Pandya | 4 | 38 | 2 | 9.50 | 10 |
| Suyash Sharma | 4 | 34 | 0 | 8.50 | 7 |
LSG Bowling Figures (RCB Innings)
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy | Dot Balls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Shami | 3 | 30 | 0 | 10.00 | 7 |
| Prince Yadav | 3 | 32 | 3 | 10.67 | 8 |
| Digvesh Rathi | 4 | 51 | 0 | 12.75 | 4 |
| Avesh Khan | 4 | 23 | 2 | 5.75 | 10 |
| George Linde | 1.1 | 9 | 0 | 7.71 | 1 |
RCB’s bowling unit was a picture of collective discipline. Hazlewood set the tone with sharp seam movement on a deceptively slow surface. Bhuvneshwar Kumar was superb, taking 3/27 including back-to-back strikes — cleaning up Linde and Shami with precision yorkers. Rasikh Salam was the star: his four-wicket haul at an economy of 6.00 on Chinnaswamy was nothing short of extraordinary. Krunal Pandya chipped in with 2/38. For LSG, Prince Yadav was the bright spark with 3 wickets, while Avesh Khan was economical with 2/23 — but the target was never competitive enough.
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Key Moments & Tactical Analysis
Toss Impact: Rajat Patidar won the toss and chose to bowl — a captain’s dream decision in hindsight.
Powerplay Momentum: LSG’s powerplay of 35/2 (with Pant retiring hurt) was their lowest of the season. Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar kept things tight from ball one. The dismissal of Markram and Pooran meant LSG’s batting heavyweights contributed almost nothing in the first six. RCB’s powerplay batting was equally emphatic — Salt and Kohli blazing to 66/1 before the first major wicket fell.
Turning Point: Hazlewood removing Pooran for just 1 off 7 balls, combined with Pant’s injury retirement at 1, effectively unravelled LSG’s middle order before it could get started. At 35/2 after six overs, LSG needed at least three of their big names to fire; none did.
Injury Drama: Rishabh Pant retired not out after being struck on the elbow by a Hazlewood delivery. He bravely returned to the crease in the 17th over but lasted just a few balls before being caught behind by Phil Salt off Bhuvneshwar for 1 — his innings on both occasions yielding just 1 run from a combined 6 balls.
Captaincy Decisions: Patidar’s decision to bring back Rasikh in the slog overs proved decisive. The young pacer removed the set Badoni (15.5 ov) and later dismissed Choudhary and Avesh Khan to end the innings. In the chase, Kohli batting in the regular XI (not as an Impact sub, as the original article mistakenly stated) gave RCB a structured top order.
Key Stats Comparison
| Metric | Lucknow Super Giants | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
|---|---|---|
| Total Runs | 146 (All Out, 20 overs) | 149/5 (15.1 overs) |
| Run Rate | 7.30 | 9.82 |
| Powerplay Score | 35/2* | ~66/1 |
| Extras | 7 | 5 |
| Fours | 10 | 12 |
| Sixes | 8 | 9 |
| Top Scorer | Mitchell Marsh (40) | Virat Kohli (49) |
| Best Bowler | Rasikh Salam (4/24) | Avesh Khan (2/23) / Prince Yadav (3/32) |
| Balls Remaining (End) | – | 29 |
Head-to-Head Analysis
With this victory, RCB have now won 5 out of 7 IPL matches against LSG. The updated head-to-head firmly establishes RCB as the dominant team in this fixture.
| Metric | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 7 |
| RCB Wins | 5 |
| LSG Wins | 2 |
| RCB Win % | ~71.4% |
| RCB Highest Team Total vs LSG | 230/4 (IPL 2025, Lucknow) |
| LSG Highest Team Total vs RCB | 227 |
| RCB Lowest vs LSG | 149 (this match) |
| LSG Lowest vs RCB | 108 (IPL 2023, Lucknow) |
Historical Rivalry
The RCB–LSG rivalry began with a bang in 2022 and has never lacked drama. Here is a brief timeline of every clash in the Lucknow Super Giants Vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru series:
2022 – Group Stage: LSG beat RCB in a close encounter in Lucknow. RCB bounced back later in the season.
2022 – Eliminator (Eden Gardens): The most iconic chapter in this rivalry. An uncapped Rajat Patidar walked in and hammered an unbeaten 112 off 54 balls (12 fours, 7 sixes) to power RCB to 207/4. LSG’s KL Rahul scored a brave 79 but they fell 14 runs short. Patidar became a national hero overnight.
2023 – Lucknow: RCB defended just 126/9 by bowling LSG out for 108 in one of the most surprising results in this fixture.
2024 – Chinnaswamy: LSG won both Chinnaswamy encounters during this period, building an unexpected Bengaluru stronghold.
2025 – Lucknow (key league match): Rishabh Pant scored an unbeaten 118 off 61 balls with a famous somersault celebration. Despite LSG’s imposing total, RCB chased 228 in 18.4 overs (230/4) in one of the season’s most breathtaking chases — a victory that proved pivotal in RCB’s maiden IPL title win in 2025.
2026 – Chinnaswamy (April 15): RCB finally break the Chinnaswamy curse, dismissing LSG for 146 and chasing it down in 15.1 overs. The 2026 chapter of the Lucknow Super Giants Vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru rivalry emphatically belongs to RCB.
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Conclusion
This edition of the Lucknow Super Giants Vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match Scorecard reflects a complete team performance by the defending champions. The win propels RCB to the summit of the IPL 2026 points table, while also delivering a significant NRR boost. LSG’s second defeat in recent outings leaves them under serious pressure in playoff calculations. Their batting frailties — particularly the persistent underperformance of Pant (1), Pooran (1), and Markram (12) collectively — remain an urgent concern.
For RCB, confidence is sky-high heading into the next fixtures. For LSG, they need to go back to the drawing board — and quickly.
❓ FAQs
What was the final score in the Lucknow Super Giants Vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match?
LSG scored 146 all out in 20 overs. RCB chased it down with 149/5 in 15.1 overs. RCB won by 5 wickets with 29 balls to spare.
Who was the Player of the Match?
Josh Hazlewood was awarded Player of the Match for his 1/20 from 4 overs at an economy of 5.00, with 13 dot balls — the most miserly spell of the match and the catalyst for LSG’s powerplay collapse.
Who scored the most runs in the match?
Virat Kohli scored the most individual runs — 49 off 34 balls for RCB. For LSG, Mitchell Marsh top-scored with 40 off 32 balls, closely followed by Mukul Choudhary (39 off 28).
Who took the most wickets?
Rasikh Salam took 4/24 for RCB — the best bowling figures of the match. For LSG, Prince Yadav took 3 wickets (not 4 as previously reported) while Avesh Khan was the standout with 2/23 from 4 overs.
What was the turning point?
Nicholas Pooran’s 1 off 7 balls and Rishabh Pant’s injury retirement at 1 in the powerplay effectively ended any hope of a competitive total. LSG were 35/2 at the end of six overs with their two most destructive batters having contributed almost nothing.
