On 7th May 2026, the Indian Premier League 2026 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the renowned Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium was an exciting high-scoring affair. The game was a thrilling competition, characterized by explosive batting, interruptions due to rain, and dynamic shifts in momentum as fans followed along. Lucknow Super Giants went on to win the game by 9 runs in a much shortened 19-over match in the presence of rain (DLS) against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. In this article, you will get all the details about the LSG vs RCB match scorecard , batting performance, bowling figures, partnerships, fall of wickets, match highlights and important moments of the match.
Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2026 Match Details
| Detail | Information |
| Match | LSG vs RCB |
| Tournament | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Match Number | 50th Match |
| Venue | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Date | 07 May 2026 |
| Toss | RCB won the toss and Choose to bowl first |
| Result | LSG won by 9 runs (DLS method) |
| Player of the Match | Mitchell Marsh |
| Lucknow Super Giants Score | 209/3 (19 overs) |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru Score | 203/6 (19 overs) |
LSG vs RCB – Match Overview
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and Choose to bowl first in the match. Mitchell Marsh and Arshin Kulkarni, however, got a flying start to their morning off Lucknow Super Giants with some rain breaks in between innings. Marsh started his game in a very classy manner and pounded the RCB bowlers with great force on the powerplay. The 90-run partnership between the opening pair came to an end when Krunal Pandya got Kulkarni out. Mitchell Marsh also continued his brisk strike-rate, before making his century in 49 balls. Nicholas Pooran was quick in the middle and Rishabh Pant was a destructive finisher with an unbeaten cameo. Lucknow Super Giants went on to register an impressive 209/3 in their 19 overs.
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru found themselves in trouble straightaway in the chase after losing both Jacob Bethell and Virat Kohli in the first two overs. But Devdutt Padikkal and Rajat Patidar had a far more aggressive duo to revive the chase. Patidar hit one of his best innings of the season and the big sixes were his trademark to score 61 runs off 31 balls. However, Tim David and Krunal Pandya kept RCB alive in the middle with a bold batting in the contest even after the wickets started to fall. Romario Shepherd also did a decent cameo at the end but Lucknow bowlers kept their cool in the final over. The pivotal moments were brought by Prince Yadav and Shahbaz Ahmed who helped LSG chalk up an important win of 9 runs.
LSG vs RCB Match Scorecard
Lucknow Super Giants 1st Innings Scorecard
Lucknow Super Giants began their innings with a bang when they received the ball first. Mitchell Marsh was the aggressive opener against the RCB bowlers as he attacked from the first over. The other end were more cautious with Arshin Kulkarni and they kept the strike rotating nicely, whilst Marsh scored in a big way. Although there was some rain in the game, Marsh kept his momentum going and his boundaries came in at regular intervals. He had only 20 deliveries to reach half-century, and he was unstoppable all day in the powerplay. The first two batsmen from the two sides had scored a 50-run stand in just 26 balls and had taken the initiative to the rest of the match.
Arshin Kulkarni’s 17-run supporting knock was instrumental in the manner in which he got the wicket off Krunal Pandya. Nicholas Pooran went in and immediately started the momentum with a dose of attacking shots at both pace and spin bowling. Mitchell Marsh struck up a sensational century on 49 balls, entertaining the crowd with nine fours and nine sixes before. For 111 runs, Josh Hazlewood finally got rid of him in the 17th over. Rishabh Pant’s captaincy of the Indian squad proved to be the key to their success as captain Nicholas Pooran scored a 32-run unbeaten 10-run death over and added 38 runs from 23 balls. Pant’s explosive batting ended Lucknow Super Giants’ journey at 209/3 in 19 overs.
Batting Performance
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Mitchell Marsh | 111 | 56 | 9 | 9 | 198.21 |
| Arshin Kulkarni | 17 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 70.83 |
| Nicholas Pooran | 38 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 165.21 |
| Rishabh Pant | 32* | 10 | 4 | 2 | 320.00 |
| Aiden Markram | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | 10 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 209/3 (19 overs) | — | — | — | — |
Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Score | Over |
| Arshin Kulkarni | 95/1 | 9.2 |
| Mitchell Marsh | 165/2 | 16.1 |
| Nicholas Pooran | 194/3 | 18.2 |
Bowling Performance (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 34 | 0 | 8.50 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 4 | 49 | 1 | 12.25 |
| Krunal Pandya | 4 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 |
| Rasikh Salam | 4 | 53 | 1 | 13.25 |
| Suyash Sharma | 2 | 21 | 0 | 10.50 |
| Romario Shepherd | 1 | 16 | 0 | 16.00 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 2nd Innings Scorecard
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru were in a dreadful situation when they were chasing a mammoth 213 off 19 overs. Jacob Bethell got dismissed off the first delivery of Mohammed Shami and Virat Kohli was out cheap against Prince Yadav in the first over. The scoreboard soon tipped 9/2 and RCB felt a tremendous pressure. However, Devdutt Padikkal and Rajat Patidar soon reeled off shots to re-establish the innings with a positive mindset. In the powerplay, Padikkal picked up some important boundaries and against the bowling speed, he featured in the attack. Rajat Patidar was superb with the ball and was relentless in his attack against the LSG spinners.
Patidar played just 26 balls to complete his 50 and wowed the public with perfect shots. Finally, Prince Yadav tore up the partnership by getting Padikkal out for 34 runs. RCB also missed out on another opportunity when Jitesh Sharma was let go cheaply. Rajat Patidar took a run rating 61 off 31 balls, but was unable to find the run as he lost his wicket. Then Tim David came up with a dangerous cameo and blasted 40 runs on 17 balls, including some powerful sixes. He was well complemented by an unbeaten 28-off 20 deliveries from Krunal Pandya and another 23 not out from 15 balls by Romario Shepherd. Even though they put up a late effort, RCB were unable to chase the target and ended up at 203/6 in their 19 overs.
Batting Performance
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Jacob Bethell | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Virat Kohli | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | 34 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 136.00 |
| Rajat Patidar | 61 | 31 | 3 | 6 | 196.77 |
| Jitesh Sharma | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Tim David | 40 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 235.29 |
| Krunal Pandya | 28* | 16 | 2 | 2 | 175.00 |
| Romario Shepherd | 23* | 15 | 3 | 1 | 153.33 |
| Extras | 12 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 203/6 (19 overs) | — | — | — | — |
Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Score | Over |
| Jacob Bethell | 9/1 | 0.5 |
| Virat Kohli | 9/2 | 1.2 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | 104/3 | 10.1 |
| Jitesh Sharma | 106/4 | 10.5 |
| Rajat Patidar | 112/5 | 11.3 |
| Tim David | 158/6 | 15.3 |
Bowling Performance (Lucknow Super Giants)
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Mohammed Shami | 4 | 33 | 1 | 8.25 |
| Prince Yadav | 4 | 33 | 3 | 8.25 |
| Mayank Yadav | 4 | 50 | 0 | 12.50 |
| Digvesh Rathi | 4 | 50 | 0 | 12.50 |
| Shahbaz Ahmed | 3 | 33 | 2 | 11.00 |
LSG vs RCB IPL 2026 Match Squad
Lucknow Super Giants Squad – IPL 2026
| Player | Role |
| Mitchell Marsh | All-rounder |
| Arshin Kulkarni | Batter |
| Nicholas Pooran | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Rishabh Pant (C) | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Aiden Markram | All-rounder |
| Shahbaz Ahmed | All-rounder |
| Digvesh Rathi | Bowler |
| Mohammed Shami | Bowler |
| Prince Yadav | Bowler |
| Mayank Yadav | Bowler |
| Akshat Raghuwanshi | Batter |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad – IPL 2026
| Player | Role |
| Virat Kohli | Batter |
| Jacob Bethell | All-rounder |
| Devdutt Padikkal | Batter |
| Rajat Patidar (C) | Batter |
| Jitesh Sharma | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Tim David | Batter |
| Krunal Pandya | All-rounder |
| Romario Shepherd | All-rounder |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Bowler |
| Josh Hazlewood | Bowler |
| Rasikh Salam | Bowler |
LSG vs RCB Match no 50 IPL 2026 Match Highlights
- RCB opted to bat first after winning the toss.
- The match was shortened to 19 overs each due to rain.
- Mitchell Marsh was sensational with his century for LSG.
- Marsh managed to finish his 50 in only 20 balls.
- Mitchell Marsh got to 100 runs in just 49 deliveries.
- Arshin Kulkarni and Marsh got on well and added a 95-run first wicket stand.
- Nicholas Pooran found the wicket of the quick bowler, scoring 38 runs off 23 balls.
- Rishabh Pant broke the 10th ball to score unbeaten 32 runs.
- Lucknow Super Giants scored 209/3 from 19 overs.
- Virat Kohli bowled out for a duck in the chase.
- Rajat Patidar hit 61 off 31 balls.
- Tim David scored an explosive 40 runs in 17 deliveries.
- Prince Yadav picked up three important wickets for LSG.
- Shahbaz Ahmed bowled Rajat Patidar and Tim David for 15 runs.
- RCB reached 203/6 after 19 overs.
- DLS Method allowed Lucknow Super Giants to win by 9 runs.
Conclusion
The LSG vs RCB match scorecard was a thrilling one, thanks to their explosive batting and one of the most entertaining matches of the season. Mitchell Marsh completely dominated the game with his sensational century and gave Lucknow Super Giants a huge advantage in the first innings. He walked the walk in the middle and powerplay periods, leading the way to a big total.
Despite early wickets in the chase, Royal Challengers Bengaluru bounced back to give a spirited performance. Rajat Patidar hit a brilliant attacking knock to inch closer to the breakthrough, and almost changed the game for RCB. The contest got carried on till the end of the game with some terrific hitting from Tim David and Krunal Pandya.
But Lucknow bowlers got their nerves of edge at crucial moment and produced important breakthroughs. Prince Yadav and Shahbaz Ahmed were instrumental in the LVL of the chase and their contribution to LSG’s significant win. With the victory, Lucknow Super Giants secured crucial points in IPL 2026 and lifted their spirits for the rest of the tournament.
FAQs
Thanks to the DLS method, Lucknow Super Giants scored the innings to win it by 9 runs.
Mitchell Marsh has been awarded the Player of the Match for his superb century.
In 19 overs, Lucknow Super Giants managed to post 209/3.
Mitchell Marsh was the highest scorer with 111 runs off 56 balls.
Rajat Patidar hit 31 balls for 61 runs for RCB.
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