RCB vs LSG: RCB beat LSG by 5 wickets after Rasikh Salam took 4 wickets, Bhuvneshwar Kumar 3 wickets and Virat Kohli scored 49 runs
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RCB vs LSG Highlights: Royal Challengers Bengaluru delivered a strong all-round performance to defeat Lucknow Super Giants by 5 wickets in Match 23 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru of the Indian Premier League 2026. With this win, RCB moved to the top of the IPL 2026 points table and continued their impressive run this season.
RCB comfortably chased down the target of 147 runs in just 15.1 overs, finishing the match with 29 balls remaining. The team secured the victory after an excellent bowling performance led by Rasikh Salam, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Krunal Pandya, and Josh Hazlewood; then, they followed it up with a composed chase guided by Virat Kohli.
Table of contents
- RCB vs LSG: RCB beat LSG by 5 wickets after Rasikh Salam took 4 wickets, Bhuvneshwar Kumar 3 wickets and Virat Kohli scored 49 runs
- Match Summary
- LSG Batting: Marsh, Badoni and Choudhary Fight but Others Fail
- RCB Bowlers Dominate LSG
- RCB Chase Begins With Early Wicket
- Patidar and Jitesh Speed Up the Chase
- Tim David and Shepherd Finish the Match
- Key Performers of the Match
- LSG Batting
- RCB Bowling
- RCB Move to Top of Points Table
- Conclusion
Match Summary
Match: IPL 2026 Match 23
Teams: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants
LSG: 146 all out (20 overs)
RCB: 149/5 (15.1 overs)
Result: RCB won by 5 wickets with 29 Balls left
RCB dominated both with ball and bat and secured a comfortable win.
LSG Batting: Marsh, Badoni and Choudhary Fight but Others Fail
Lucknow Super Giants struggled to build partnerships and kept losing wickets regularly.
Mitchell Marsh led the scoring for LSG, as he made 40 runs off 32 balls, hitting 3 fours and 2 sixes; however, Krunal Pandya eventually bowled him out.
Meanwhile, Aiden Markram scored 12 runs off 8 balls before Devdutt Padikkal caught him off Rasikh Salam.
However, Captain Rishabh Pant had a disappointing outing, as he managed just 1 run before Phil Salt caught him off Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Similarly, Nicholas Pooran failed to make an impact, scoring only 1 run before Josh Hazlewood bowled him.
On the other hand, Ayush Badoni played an aggressive knock of 38 runs off 24 balls, hitting 4 fours and 1 six; however, Jitesh Sharma caught him off Rasikh Salam.
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Finally, Abdul Samad scored 0 runs and Rajat Patidar caught him off Krunal Pandya.
Mukul Choudhary contributed 39 runs off 28 balls, hitting 3 fours and 2 sixes before Rasikh Salam dismissed him.
George Linde scored 7 runs before being caught by Tim David off Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Mohammed Shami scored 0 runs and was bowled by Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Avesh Khan scored 1 run before Rasikh Salam dismissed him.
Digvesh Rathi remained not out on 0.
Lucknow Super Giants were bowled out for 146 runs in 20 overs.
RCB Bowlers Dominate LSG
RCB bowlers delivered an excellent performance to restrict LSG.
Rasikh Salam was the standout performer with four wickets:
- Aiden Markram
- Ayush Badoni
- Mukul Choudhary
- Avesh Khan
Bhuvneshwar Kumar picked up three wickets:
- Rishabh Pant
- George Linde
- Mohammed Shami
Krunal Pandya took two wickets:
- Mitchell Marsh
- Abdul Samad
Josh Hazlewood picked up one wicket:
Nicholas Pooran
RCB bowlers maintained pressure throughout the innings and never allowed LSG to score freely.
RCB Chase Begins With Early Wicket
Royal Challengers Bengaluru lost Phil Salt early for 7 runs. However, Virat Kohli came in and stabilized the innings.
Virat Kohli scored a calm and composed 49 runs off 34 balls, hitting 6 fours and 1 six. He guided RCB during the chase and kept the required run rate under control.
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Devdutt Padikkal supported Kohli with 10 runs and helped RCB build momentum in the powerplay.
RCB dominated the powerplay and built a strong base.
Patidar and Jitesh Speed Up the Chase
After Kohli’s dismissal, Rajat Patidar scored a quick 27 runs off 13 balls, hitting three sixes.
Jitesh Sharma played a quick knock of 23 runs off 9 balls and pushed RCB closer to victory.
Their aggressive batting made the chase easier.
Tim David and Shepherd Finish the Match
Tim David remained not out on 14 runs off 8 balls.
Romario Shepherd also stayed unbeaten on 14 runs off 8 balls.
The pair finished the match comfortably in 15.1 overs.
Key Performers of the Match
RCB Batting
Virat Kohli – 49 (34)
Rajat Patidar – 27 (13)
Jitesh Sharma – 23 (9)
Tim David – 14* (8)
Romario Shepherd – 14* (8)
LSG Batting
Mitchell Marsh – 40 (32)
Mukul Choudhary – 39 (28)
Ayush Badoni – 38 (24)
RCB Bowling
Rasikh Salam – 4 wickets
Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 3 wickets
Krunal Pandya – 2 wickets
Josh Hazlewood – 1 wicket
RCB Move to Top of Points Table
With this victory, Royal Challengers Bengaluru moved to the top of the IPL 2026 points table. Their strong net run rate and consistent performances helped them reach the top spot.
RCB now look like one of the strongest teams in IPL 2026.
Conclusion
Royal Challengers Bengaluru delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat LSG by 5 wickets. Rasikh Salam’s four wickets, Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s three wickets, Krunal Pandya’s two wickets and Josh Hazlewood’s one wicket restricted LSG to 146 runs.
Virat Kohli’s steady 49 and quick contributions from Rajat Patidar and Jitesh Sharma helped RCB chase the target easily.
With this win, RCB climbed to the top of the IPL 2026 points table and continued their strong campaign. RCB now look like one of the top contenders for the IPL 2026 title.
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