Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a dominant 5-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in Match 23 of IPL 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 15.
A clinical bowling performance led by Rasikh Salam and Bhuvneshwar Kumar dismantled the LSG batting order, before a vintage chase spearheaded by Impact Player Virat Kohli ensured RCB crossed the finish line with nearly five overs to spare.
Match Summary: LSG vs RCB, IPL 2026 Match 23
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| LSG Score | 146/10 (20 overs) |
| RCB Score | 149/5 (15.1 overs) |
| Match Result | RCB won by 5 wickets (29 balls left) |
| Best Batting (RCB) | Virat Kohli – 49 off 34 balls |
| Best Bowling (RCB) | Rasikh Salam – 4/24 in 4 overs |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
LSG Innings: 146 All Out in 20 Overs
After being asked to bat, Lucknow Super Giants struggled to find any rhythm on a tacky surface. While Mitchell Marsh (40 off 32) provided a steady start, the middle order collapsed under pressure. Rasikh Salam was the star with the ball, tearing through the lineup to claim 4/24, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3/27) provided the perfect support at the death.
LSG’s innings was further hampered by an injury to captain Rishabh Pant, who retired hurt early on. Ayush Badoni (38) and Mukul Choudhary (39) offered some resistance to push the total toward 150, but RCB’s disciplined attack, including Josh Hazlewood (1/20), ensured the visitors were bowled out on the final delivery.
LSG Innings At A Glance
| Details | LSG Innings |
|---|---|
| Total | 146 all out in 20 overs |
| Powerplay | 42/1 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Mitchell Marsh – 40 off 32 balls |
| Best Partnership | Marsh & Badoni – 36 runs |
| Best Bowling (RCB) | Rasikh Salam – 4/24 (4 overs) |
RCB Chase: 149/5 in 15.1 Overs
RCB made a tactical masterstroke by bringing in Virat Kohli as an Impact Player for the chase. Kohli looked in sublime touch, anchoring the innings with a fluent 49 off 34 balls. Despite losing Phil Salt early, Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal (10) stabilized the innings before Rajat Patidar (27 off 13) and Jitesh Sharma (23 off 9) injected explosive energy into the pursuit.
Avesh Khan (2/23) and Prince Yadav (3/32) picked up wickets to keep LSG in the hunt, but the required rate was never an issue for the home side. Tim David and Romario Shepherd both finished unbeaten on 14 to seal the victory in the 16th over, much to the delight of the Chinnaswamy crowd.
RCB Chase At A Glance
| Details | RCB Chase |
|---|---|
| Target | 147 runs |
| Total | 149/5 in 15.1 overs |
| Powerplay | 60/1 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Virat Kohli – 49 off 34 balls |
| Best Bowling (LSG) | Avesh Khan – 2/23 (4 overs) |
Key Highlights: The Impact Sub And the Local Hero
- Rasikh Salam’s Four-Wicket Haul: Salam’s ability to take wickets in clusters broke the back of the LSG middle order and earned him the best figures of the match.
- Kohli’s Immediate Impact: Coming in as an Impact Player, Virat Kohli’s 49 provided the stability and class needed to ensure a relatively low chase never became complicated.
- Aggressive Middle Order: Patidar and Jitesh Sharma’s combined strike rates ensured RCB boosted their Net Run Rate significantly by finishing the game with 29 balls remaining.
Player of the Match
Rasikh Salam (RCB): Recognized for his exceptional spell of 4/24. His clinical execution and frequent breakthroughs during the middle and death overs were instrumental in restricting LSG to a sub-par total.
