Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants - April 15, 2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru triumphed over Lucknow Super Giants by 5 wickets in a thrilling encounter at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. The match was highlighted by impressive performances from Rasikh Salam Dar and Virat Kohli, with Rasikh's four-wicket haul and Kohli's near half-century playing pivotal roles in RCBW's victory.
Match Summary
Lucknow Super Giants, after being put into bat by RCBW, managed to score 146 runs before being bowled out in their 20 overs. Mitchell Marsh top-scored for LSG with a brisk 40 off 32 balls. Rasikh Salam Dar was the standout bowler for RCBW, taking 4 wickets for just 24 runs. In reply, Royal Challengers Bengaluru chased down the target with ease, reaching 149/5 in 15.1 overs. Virat Kohli led the charge with an aggressive 49 off 34 balls. Prince Yadav's three-wicket spell for LSG could not prevent RCBW's successful chase.
Detailed Narrative
Lucknow Super Giants' innings got off to a shaky start with early wickets falling regularly. Mitchell Marsh provided some stability with his knock of 40, including 3 fours and 2 sixes. Ayush Badoni and Mukul Choudhary also contributed valuable runs with scores of 38 and 39 respectively. However, Rasikh Salam Dar's brilliant bowling performance dismantled the LSG lineup as he claimed four crucial wickets, including those of Aiden Markram and Mukul Choudhary.
On the bowling front for RCBW, Bhuvneshwar Kumar also shone with figures of 3/27, providing crucial breakthroughs at key moments. Krunal Pandya added two wickets to his name as well.
In response, Royal Challengers Bengaluru started confidently with Virat Kohli playing a pivotal innings. Although he narrowly missed his half-century by just one run, his innings set the tone for a successful chase. Rajat Patidar added quickfire runs scoring 27 off just 13 balls, while Jitesh Sharma's explosive knock of 23 from 9 deliveries further accelerated the chase.
Despite Prince Yadav's efforts with the ball, claiming three wickets for LSG, RCBW's batting depth ensured they crossed the finish line comfortably with Tim David and Romario Shepherd remaining unbeaten at the end.
Rasikh Salam Dar was rightfully awarded the Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling performance that set up RCBW's victory.
