Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants, Match 23 of Indian Premier League 2026: An exciting contest filled with strong performances, quick wickets and a controlled chase. The game, which took place at the world-famed M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, saw Bengaluru winning comfortably in the second innings.
RCB won the match with a comfortable victory as they chased down the score in 15.1 overs at a loss of 5 wickets. Was a great bowling performance and some good batting in that chase.
Match Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants |
| Event | IPL 2026 – 23rd Match |
| Date | April 15, 2026 |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Toss | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won and chose to bowl |
| Result | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wickets |
Lucknow Super Giants Innings – 146 All Out (20 Overs)
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) started their innings with moderate intent but struggled to build long partnerships. Despite a few good individual scores, regular wickets kept them under pressure.
Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh | 40 | 32 | 3 | 2 | 125.00 |
| Aiden Markram | 12 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 150.00 |
| Rishabh Pant (c) | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 |
| Nicholas Pooran | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14.29 |
| Ayush Badoni | 38 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 158.33 |
| Abdul Samad | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mukul Choudhary (wk) | 39 | 28 | 3 | 2 | 139.29 |
| George Linde | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Mohammed Shami | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Avesh Khan | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Digvesh Singh Rathi | 0* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Extras: 7
Total: 146 all out in 20 overs
Bowling Performance – Royal Challengers Bengaluru
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 27 | 3 | 6.80 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 4 | 20 | 1 | 5.00 |
| Rasikh Salam Dar | 4 | 24 | 4 | 6.00 |
| Krunal Pandya | 4 | 38 | 2 | 9.50 |
| Suyash Sharma | 4 | 34 | 0 | 8.50 |
Fall of Wickets – Lucknow Super Giants
| Score | Wicket | Over |
|---|---|---|
| 32-1 | Aiden Markram | 3.6 |
| 35-2 | Nicholas Pooran | 6.1 |
| 71-3 | Mitchell Marsh | 9.5 |
| 83-4 | Abdul Samad | 11.2 |
| 118-5 | Ayush Badoni | 15.5 |
| 124-6 | Rishabh Pant | 16.5 |
| 137-7 | George Linde | 18.3 |
| 137-8 | Mohammed Shami | 18.4 |
| 145-9 | Mukul Choudhary | 19.2 |
| 146-10 | Avesh Khan | 19.6 |
Innings Highlights
Lucknow Super Giants got off to a wobbly start after having lost their openers by that moment in the match. Despite a relatively steady innings from Mitchell Marsh, runs has stalled in the middle order. Mukul Choudhary and Ayush Badoni made attempts to steady the ship but several timely breakthroughs from the Bengaluru bowlers kept the score down.
With the ball, Rasikh Salam Dar was the pick of the bowlers as he scalped four vital wickets and broke the backbone of batting line-up. Bhuvneshwar Kumar also bowled a right line and kept up the pressure.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings – 149/5 (15.1 Overs)
Chasing 147, Bengaluru displayed confidence and control. Their batting unit executed the chase smoothly with aggressive stroke play.
Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Salt | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 87.50 |
| Virat Kohli | 49 | 34 | 6 | 1 | 144.12 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | 10 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 90.91 |
| 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 |
| Romario Shepherd | 14* | 8 | 1 | 1 | 175.00 |
Extras: 5
Total: 149/5 in 15.1 overs
Bowling Performance – Lucknow Super Giants
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Shami | 3 | 30 | 0 | 10.00 |
| Prince Yadav | 3 | 32 | 3 | 10.70 |
| Digvesh Singh Rathi | 4 | 51 | 0 | 12.80 |
| Avesh Khan | 4 | 23 | 2 | 5.80 |
| George Linde | 1.1 | 9 | 0 | 7.70 |
Fall of Wickets – Royal Challengers Bengaluru
| Score | Wicket | Over |
|---|---|---|
| 9-1 | Phil Salt | 1.4 |
| 66-2 | Devdutt Padikkal | 7.2 |
| 86-3 | Virat Kohli | 10.1 |
| 121-4 | Rajat Patidar | 12.2 |
| 122-5 | Jitesh Sharma | 12.4 |
Innings Highlights
The chase had a minor hiccup early on but with the return of Virat Kohli, who anchored the innings and made 49 not out. He played a stabilising role in an innings while other batsmen played aggressive roles around him.
Rajat Patidar got the ball rolling in the right direction with an important cameo and also important runs were coming thick and fast thanks to a batter like Jitesh Sharma. Tim David and Romario Shepherd offered the late punctuation that was a fitting end to an empty chase, leaving no room for late drama.
It was during the middle overs when Lucknow’s bowlers found it tough to stem the flow of runs. The bowling was inconsistent although Prince Yadav took three wickets.
Key Match Highlights
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) chased the target in just 15.1 overs
- Rasikh Salam Dar took 4 wickets and played a major role in restricting the opposition
- Virat Kohli’s steady innings anchored the chase
- Strong finishing by Tim David and Romario Shepherd
- Lucknow Super Giants failed to build big partnerships
Detailed Match Analysis
The need for disciplined bowling and calculated chasing were on display in this match. To make matters worse for the opposition Bengaluru’s bowlers stuck to their plans and prevented them from getting over 150.
On the other hand there was no consistency in batting for Lucknow. Some individual efforts were made, but they did not gain traction. The total could have been much more, if not for their middle-order collapse.
Bengaluru were superbly aware of the game throughout the chase. They built relationships instead of getting rushed and accelerated at the absolute right time. His balanced approach guided to win by settling down.
FAQs Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants
1. Who won the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants 23rd match?
Answer: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match by 5 wickets.
2. What was the total score of Lucknow Super Giants?
Answer: Lucknow Super Giants scored 146 runs in 20 overs.
3. Who was the top scorer in the match?
Answer: Virat Kohli was the top scorer for Bengaluru with 49 runs.
4. Who took the most wickets in the match?
Answer: Rasikh Salam Dar took 4 wickets.
5. Where was the match played?
Answer: The match was played at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
