RCB defeated LSG by 5 wickets in IPL 2026. Full scorecard, top scorers, wickets, and Player of the Match details.
RCB Beat LSG by 5 Wickets in IPL 2026 Clash
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a strong win against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the IPL 2026 match played on 15 April at Bengaluru. RCB chased down the target comfortably, winning by 5 wickets with 29 balls remaining.
LSG scored 146 all out in 20 overs, while RCB reached 149/5 in just 15.1 overs.
LSG Batting Scorecard
Lucknow Super Giants failed to build momentum despite a few solid individual performances.
Top Performers (LSG)
- Mitchell Marsh – 40 off 32 balls
- Ayush Badoni – 38 off 24 balls
- Mukul Choudhary – 39 off 28 balls
Other Key Scores
- Aiden Markram – 12 off 8
- Rishabh Pant – 1 off 6
- Nicholas Pooran – 1 off 7
LSG lost wickets regularly, which stopped them from reaching a competitive total.
RCB Bowling Figures
RCB bowlers dominated the innings and controlled the scoring rate.
Best Bowling Performances (RCB)
- Rasikh Salam – 4/24 (best bowling figures)
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 3/27
- Krunal Pandya – 2/38
- Josh Hazlewood – 1/20
The bowling attack dismantled LSG’s middle order, which proved to be the turning point of the match.
RCB Batting Scorecard
RCB chased the target with confidence, led by experienced players.
Top Performers (RCB)
- Virat Kohli – 49 off 34 balls
- Rajat Patidar – 27 off 13 balls
- Jitesh Sharma – 23 off 9 balls
Finishing Contribution
- Tim David – 14* off 8
- Romario Shepherd – 14* off 8
RCB maintained a high run rate throughout the chase and finished the match early.
Player of the Match
Josh Hazlewood (RCB)
- Bowling Figures: 1/20 (4 overs)
He was awarded Player of the Match for his economical and impactful spell.
Key Match Insights
- RCB dominated both batting and bowling
- LSG struggled with early and middle-order collapses
- Fast scoring by RCB reduced pressure during the chase
Match Summary
- LSG: 146 all out (20 overs)
- RCB: 149/5 (15.1 overs)
- Result: RCB won by 5 wickets
Conclusion
RCB delivered a complete performance to defeat LSG in IPL 2026. Their disciplined bowling and aggressive batting ensured a comfortable win, strengthening their position in the tournament.
