Lucknow Super Giants pulled off a massive upset at the Ekana Stadium, defeating Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 9 runs (DLS method) in a rain-curtailed Match 50 of IPL 2026 on May 7.
In a game reduced to 19 overs a side, Mitchell Marsh’s brutal century set the foundation for a towering total. Despite a middle-order blitz from Rajat Patidar and Tim David, the LSG bowling unit led by Prince Yadav’s triple strike held their nerve to deny the league heavyweights.
Match Summary: LSG vs RCB, IPL 2026 Match 50
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| LSG Score | 209/3 (19 overs) |
| RCB Score | 203/6 (19 overs) |
| Match Result | LSG won by 9 runs (DLS method) |
| Best Batting (LSG) | Mitchell Marsh – 111 off 56 balls |
| Best Bowling (LSG) | Prince Yadav – 3/33 in 4 overs |
| Venue | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
LSG Innings: 209/3 in 19 Overs
Lucknow Super Giants dominated from the outset after being put in to bat. Mitchell Marsh played a career-defining innings, smashing 111 off 56 balls with 8 fours and 9 sixes. He shared a steady 95-run opening stand with Arshin Kulkarni (17) before accelerating violently in the middle overs.
Nicholas Pooran provided the secondary spark with a rapid 38 off 23 balls, while captain Rishabh Pant finished the innings with an unbeaten 32 off 10 balls at a strike rate of 320.00. Despite the humidity and the shortened format, the RCB bowlers struggled, with Josh Hazlewood (1/49) and Rasikh Salam (1/53) proving expensive.
LSG Innings At A Glance
| Details | LSG Innings |
|---|---|
| Total | 209/3 in 19 overs |
| Powerplay | 52/0 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Mitchell Marsh – 111 off 56 balls |
| Best Partnership | Marsh & Kulkarni – 95 runs |
| Best Bowling (RCB) | Krunal Pandya – 1/31 (4 overs) |
RCB Chase: 203/6 in 19 Overs
The RCB chase got off to a disastrous start as Prince Yadav dismissed both Jacob Bethell and Virat Kohli (0) in his opening spell, leaving the visitors reeling at 9/2. Captain Rajat Patidar kept RCB in the hunt with a scintillating 61 off 31 balls, supported by Devdutt Padikkal (34).
When the required rate began to climb, Impact Player Tim David launched a ferocious assault, scoring 40 off 17 balls (SR 235.29). However, Shahbaz Ahmed (2/33) removed both Patidar and David at crucial junctures. Krunal Pandya (28*) and Romario Shepherd (23*) fought until the final ball, but the target proved just out of reach as LSG secured a morale-boosting win.
RCB Chase At A Glance
| Details | RCB Chase |
|---|---|
| Target | 213 runs (DLS adjusted for 19 overs) |
| Total | 203/6 in 19 overs |
| Powerplay | 40/2 (0–5.4 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Rajat Patidar – 61 off 31 balls |
| Best Bowling (LSG) | Prince Yadav – 3/33 (4 overs) |
Key Highlights
- Mitchell Marsh’s Century: Marsh’s strike rate of 198.21 anchored the entire match, making him the only centurion to end on the winning side in this high-scoring thriller.
- The Prince of Ekana: Prince Yadav’s double-strike in the Powerplay (including the prized wicket of Kohli) effectively broke the back of the RCB chase before it could ignite.
- Patidar’s Counter-Attack: Rajat Patidar reached his fifty in just 26 balls, showcasing why he is one of the most dangerous middle-order batters in the league.
Player of the Match
Mitchell Marsh (LSG): A landslide choice for his magnificent 111 off 56 balls. His ability to bat deep and find the boundaries at will turned a difficult Lucknow pitch into a batter’s paradise.
