Match Result
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
won by 5 wkts
Lucknow Super Giants
LostLSG
146/10(20 ov)
RCB
149/5(15.1 ov)
🕐 Wed, 15 Apr, 2026, 07:30 pm IST
📍 M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
The Chinnaswamy faithful are roaring tonight as Royal Challengers Bengaluru, fueled by sheer grit and a burning desire to win, pulled off a stunning victory against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026. In a game that had the crowd on the edge of their seats, RCB chased down the target with a flourish, winning by 5 wickets.
Opting to bowl first on their beloved Bengaluru turf, RCB’s bowlers put in a stellar effort, restricting LSG to a below-par 146 all out in their 20 overs, a testament to their discipline, especially in the death overs. The turning point arrived early as RCB’s pacers, making the most of the early movement, ripped through the LSG top order, leaving them scrambling. While LSG tried to build partnerships, the consistent wicket fall prevented any significant momentum build-up. In reply, RCB's chase, though not without its jitters, was anchored by a brilliant cameo that kept the required run rate in check, and despite losing a few quick wickets in the middle overs, they ultimately crossed the finish line with 15.1 overs. It was a classic T20 encounter, proving why you’ll want to watch IPL 2026 unfold.
The Chinnaswamy eruption after that final boundary says it all – pure elation for the RCB faithful, a familiar sting of defeat for the LSG supporters. This win is massive for RCB, injecting crucial momentum and valuable points into their IPL 2026 campaign, while LSG will be left wondering where it all went wrong. The RCB vs LSG rivalry just got another chapter etched in dramatic fashion, and trust us, you won't want to miss another moment of this IPL 2026 spectacle. Watch IPL!
Full Scorecard
🪙 Toss: royal challengers bengaluru chose to bowl
🏆 Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wkts
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mitchell Marsh bowled | 40 | 32 | 3 | 2 | 125.0 |
Aiden Markram caught out | 12 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 150.0 |
Rishabh Pant caught out | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.7 |
Nicholas Pooran bowled | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 |
Ayush Badoni caught out | 38 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 158.3 |
Abdul Samad caught out | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Mukul Choudhary bowled | 39 | 28 | 3 | 2 | 139.3 |
George Linde caught out | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 |
Mohammed Shami bowled | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Avesh Khan bowled | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 |
Digvesh Singh Rathi* | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 0 | 27 | 3 | 6.75 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 4 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 5.00 |
| Rasikh Salam Dar | 4 | 0 | 24 | 4 | 6.00 |
| Krunal Pandya | 4 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 9.50 |
| Suyash Sharma | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 8.50 |