Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) produced a commanding all-round performance to defeat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 5 wickets at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
on April 15, 2026, moving to the top of the IPL 2026 points table.
After opting to bowl first, RCB's attack dismantled LSG's batting lineup. Mitchell Marsh (40 off 32) and Ayush Badoni (38 off 24) were the only notable contributors as LSG collapsed to 146 all out in 20 overs, the lowest first-innings total of the season. Rasikh Salam Dar starred with 4/24, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar claimed 3/27. Josh Hazlewood's early pressure set the tone, earning him the Player of the Match award.
RCB's chase was clinical and swift. Virat Kohli anchored the innings with a fluent 49 off 34 balls, while Rajat Patidar (27) and Jitesh Sharma (23) ensured a smooth finish. The target of 147 was chased down in just 15.1 overs with 29 balls remaining.
RCB vs LSG Turning Point: Rasik Dar's Spell
The turning point of the game was the spell of Rasik Salam Dar's career-best figure, which broke the backbone of the batting lineup of Lucknow Super Giants. The right-arm pacer who plays for Baroda ended with 4/24 from his quota of 4 overs. As a result of this game-defining spell, LSG were unable to turn the game around in the middle overs.
His key breakthrough came in the 16th over when he dismissed well-set batter Ayush Badoni (38). A cleverly bowled slower delivery forced a top-edge, safely taken by the wicketkeeper, shifting momentum firmly in RCB's favour.
Rasikh was even more lethal at the death, where he dismantled the lower order by picking up two quick wickets in the final over, removing Mukul Choudhary and Avesh Khan. His sharp execution ensured LSG were bowled out for 146, their lowest total of the season.
His spell of 4/24 also goes down as the best bowling performance by an RCB bowler against LSG in IPL history, marking a standout moment in the season and a decisive turning point in the match.
RCB vs LSG: Brief Scores
Lucknow Super Giants: 146 all out (20 overs), Mitchell Marsh 40, Ayush Badoni 38, Rasikh Salam Dar 4/24, Bhuvneshwar Kumar 3/27
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 147/5 (15.1 overs), Virat Kohli 49, Rajat Patidar 27, Jitesh Sharma 23, Prince Yadav 3/32
Result: RCB won by 5 wickets (29 balls remaining)
