Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a convincing five-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, thanks to an impressive bowling performance by Rasikh Dar and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Dar claimed four wickets for 24 runs, while Kumar took three wickets for 27 runs.
After winning the toss, RCB captain Rajat Patidar elected to bowl first. The decision paid off as RCB restricted LSG to a modest total of 146 runs. LSG’s batting lineup struggled throughout the innings, especially after captain Rishabh Pant suffered an elbow injury early on. Despite Pant briefly returning to bat, he was unable to make an impact and was dismissed quickly.
In the chase, RCB comfortably reached the target with 29 balls to spare, with Virat Kohli top-scoring with 49 runs. The win propelled RCB to the top of the table with eight points from ten matches, while LSG remained in seventh place with four points from five matches.
The match showcased the bowlers’ dominance on a typically batsman-friendly pitch, with RCB’s bowlers delivering a clinical performance to secure the victory. The result was a significant boost for RCB’s campaign, while LSG will be looking to bounce back in their upcoming matches.
Published on Apr 15, 2026.
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