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Lucknow Super Giants defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 9 runs via DLS method in a rain-affected IPL 2026 clash at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. A high-scoring thriller saw Mitchell Marshโs century set up the win before LSG bowlers held their nerve at the death.
Match Summary: LSG vs RCB IPL 2026
- Match: LSG vs RCB, IPL 2026 Match 50
- Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- Result: Lucknow Super Giants won by 9 runs (DLS)
- LSG Score: 209/3 (19 overs)
- RCB Score: 203/6 (19 overs, target 213 DLS)
- Player of the Match: Mitchell Marsh
Who won yesterdayโs LSG vs RCB IPL 2026 match?
Lucknow Super Giants defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 9 runs (DLS method) in a rain-hit encounter.
LSG Innings: Marsh Smashes Stunning Century
Batting first, Lucknow Super Giants posted a strong total of 209/3 in 19 overs.
Key Performers:
- Mitchell Marsh - 111 (56 balls)
- Nicholas Pooran - 38 (23 balls)
- Rishabh Pant - 32* (10 balls)
Marsh dominated the innings with a brutal century, hitting boundaries all around the park and taking LSG to a commanding total.
Catch It...in the stands! ๐๐ฅ
โ IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 7, 2026
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Updates โถ๏ธ https://t.co/W0eDq9aWb7#TATAIPL | #KhelBindaas | #LSGvRCB | @RCBTweets | @rrjjt_01 pic.twitter.com/fVUKIAz1en
RCB Chase: Patiidar Fights Hard, But Falls Short
Chasing a revised target of 213, Royal Challengers Bengaluru started poorly.
Key Batters:
- Rajat Patidar - 61 (31 balls)
- Devdutt Padikkal - 34 runs
- Tim David - 40 (17 balls)
- Romario Shepherd - 23*
- Krunal Pandya - 28*
Despite late fireworks, RCB finished at 203/6, falling short by 9 runs.
Bowling Highlights
LSG Bowlers:
- Prince Yadav - key early breakthroughs (Virat Kohli duck, Padikkal wicket)
- Digvesh Singh Rathi - excellent final over (only 10 runs conceded)
- Mohammed Shami - crucial early wicket
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โ IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 7, 2026
๐ฅ An absolute peach of a delivery from the young fast bowler to rattle the stumps ๐ฅ
Updates โถ๏ธ https://t.co/W0eDq9aWb7#TATAIPL | #KhelBindaas | #LSGvRCB | @LucknowIPL pic.twitter.com/YlxbQO9Oma
RCB Bowlers:
- Josh Hazlewood - dismissed Marsh
- Krunal Pandya - key middle overs impact
Turning Points of the Match
- Mitchell Marshโs explosive century set LSGโs massive total
- Early wickets of Virat Kohli and Jacob Bethell hurt RCB
- Patidarโs counterattack kept RCB alive
- Rathiโs calm final over sealed the win for LSG
LSG vs RCB Playing 11
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Playing 11:
1. Mitchell Marsh, 2. Arshin Kulkarni, 3. Nicholas Pooran, 4. Aiden Markram, 5. Rishabh Pant (C/WK), 6. Akshat Raghuwanshi, 7. Himmat Singh, 8. Shahbaz Ahmed, 9. Mohammed Shami, 10. Digvesh Singh Rathi, 11. Prince Yadav
Impact Sub: Mayank Yadav
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Playing 11:
1. Virat Kohli, 2. Jacob Bethell, 3. Devdutt Padikkal, 4. Rajat Patidar (C), 5. Jitesh Sharma (WK), 6. Romario Shepherd, 7. Krunal Pandya, 8. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 9. Josh Hazlewood, 10. Suyash Sharma, 11. Rasikh Salam Dar
Final Verdict
Lucknow Super Giants held their nerve in a rain-affected thriller, thanks to Mitchell Marshโs century and disciplined bowling at the death. Royal Challengers Bengaluru fought hard but fell just short in a high-pressure chase.
Also Read: LSG vs RCB IPL 2026: Top 3 Batters Who Could Score Most Runs
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