RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 produced a one-sided contest at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Tuesday evening, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru dismantled Lucknow Super Giants by 5 wickets in just 15.1 overs, with 29 balls remaining. A disciplined bowling display in the first innings was followed by a composed, aggressive chase that delighted the home crowd and moved RCB firmly up the IPL 2026 points table.
RCB vs LSG IPL 2026: Kohli and Patidar anchor a clinical chase
The target of 147 never looked threatening once Virat Kohli walked to the crease. He made 49 off 34 balls — 6 fours and a six at a strike rate of 144.12 — before being caught by Nicholas Pooran off Avesh Khan when RCB were well-placed at 86/3. Rajat Patidar, captaining the side, contributed a scintillating 27 off just 13 balls (strike rate 207.69), and wicket-keeper Jitesh Sharma took the game away with a brutal 23 off 9 at a strike rate of 255.56. Tim David (14*) and Romario Shepherd (14*) were untroubled at the end as RCB completed the chase with over four overs to spare.
Kohli fell one short of a half-century but his innings was the backbone of the chase. The Chinnaswamy crowd gave him a roaring reception from ball one — and a standing ovation on his way back to the pavilion.
Rasikh Salam and Bhuvneshwar Kumar restrict LSG to 146 in IPL 2026 fixture
RCB won the toss and chose to bowl — and their bowlers made that decision look inspired. Rasikh Salam was the pick of the attack with a magnificent spell of 4/24 in 4 overs, removing key batters at regular intervals and conceding at just 6 runs per over on a Chinnaswamy surface that typically rewards stroke play. The experienced Bhuvneshwar Kumar was equally impressive, finishing with 3/27 in 4 overs, while Krunal Pandya picked up 2/38 to leave LSG reeling at regular intervals.
Mitchell Marsh top-scored for LSG with 40 off 32 balls (3 fours, 2 sixes), and the lower-middle order showed heart — Ayush Badoni hit 38 off 24 at a strike rate of 158.33 before being caught by Jitesh Sharma off Rasikh Salam, and Mukul Choudhary added a handy 39 off 28. LSG captain Rishabh Pant struggled, managing only 1 off 6 before being caught by Phil Salt off Bhuvneshwar. George Linde, coming in as the Impact Player, added 7 but could not alter the trajectory. LSG were all out for 146 in the final over.
Prince Yadav takes 3 wickets but LSG fall short in RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 clash
The one genuine bright spot for Lucknow in an otherwise forgettable evening was young spinner Prince Yadav. Bowling with control and guile, he claimed 3/32 in 3 overs — accounting for Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar, and Jitesh Sharma — and kept RCB honest during his spell. However, with Kohli batting at one end and RCB’s power hitters waiting in the dugout, there was simply not enough runs on the board for LSG to defend. Fans and analysts at Vegas11 News had noted pre-match that any total under 160 at Chinnaswamy would be a difficult ask for LSG, and so it proved.
Josh Hazlewood wins Player of the Match award in IPL 2026
In a result Vegas11 News covered ball-by-ball through the evening, Josh Hazlewood was named Player of the Match for his miserly figures of 1/20 in 4 overs. His economy rate of 5.00 on a Chinnaswamy pitch was a masterclass in length and line bowling. By consistently hitting the hard length and denying LSG easy singles through the middle overs, Hazlewood was instrumental in keeping the total within RCB’s comfortable reach. The Australian quick continues to be one of RCB’s most reliable performers in IPL 2026.
Full scorecard: RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
LSG innings — key contributions
Batter
R
B
4s
6s
S/R
Mitchell Marsh
40
32
3
2
125.00
Ayush Badoni
38
24
4
1
158.33
Mukul Choudhary (Wk)
39
28
3
2
139.29
Rishabh Pant (C)
1
6
0
0
16.67
Total: 146 all out (20 overs) · Extras: 7
RCB innings — key contributions
Batter
R
B
4s
6s
S/R
Virat Kohli (IP)
49
34
6
1
144.12
Rajat Patidar (C)
27
13
1
3
207.69
Jitesh Sharma (Wk)
23
9
2
2
255.56
Tim David
14*
8
1
1
175.00
Total: 149/5 (15.1 overs) · Extras: 5 (W1, LB4)
For official ball-by-ball commentary and full scorecard, visit BCCI.tv and ESPNcricinfo.
