Lucknow Super Giants secured a thrilling 9-run victory (DLS method) over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026 Match 50 at Lucknow on May 7, 2026. In a rain-shortened 19-over encounter, Mitchell Marsh’s sensational century set the tone for LSG, while a late-order collapse haunted RCB despite a spirited fightback.
Mitchell Marsh (111 off 56) played one of the innings of the tournament, smashing 9 sixes to power LSG to 209. In response, RCB’s chase was derailed early by Prince Yadav (3/33), and despite a rapid 61 from Rajat Patidar, they fell just short of the adjusted target.
Match Summary
| Details | Info |
| LSG Score | 209/3 (19 overs) |
| RCB Score | 203/6 (19 overs) |
| Result | LSG won by 9 runs (DLS Method) |
| Venue | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Date | May 7, 2026 (Night Match) |
| Best Batter (LSG) | Mitchell Marsh – 111 off 56 balls |
| Best Batter (RCB) | Rajat Patidar – 61 off 31 balls |
| Best Bowler (LSG) | Prince Yadav – 3/33 in 4 overs |
| Best Bowler (RCB) | Krunal Pandya – 1/31 in 4 overs |
| Player of the Match | Mitchell Marsh |
LSG Innings: 209/3 in 19 Overs
LSG’s innings was a one-man show for the most part. Mitchell Marsh looked unstoppable, reaching a magnificent century off just 52 balls. He found a steady partner in Arshin Kulkarni (17), adding 95 for the first wicket to lay a massive platform.
After Kulkarni fell, Nicholas Pooran (38 off 23) kept the momentum going before Rishabh Pant provided the ultimate finishing kick. Pant played a cameo for the ages, smashing 32* off just 10 balls at a strike rate of 320.00. RCB’s bowlers struggled with the wet ball; Rasikh Salam and Josh Hazlewood both conceded nearly 13 runs per over.
LSG Top Performers with the Bat
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s/6s | SR |
| Mitchell Marsh | 111 | 56 | 8 / 9 | 198.21 |
| Nicholas Pooran | 38 | 23 | 4 / 1 | 165.21 |
| Rishabh Pant | 32* | 10 | 4 / 2 | 320.00 |
RCB Bowling: Figures
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Krunal Pandya | 4 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 34 | 0 | 8.50 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 4 | 49 | 1 | 12.25 |
Fall of Wickets: 1-95 (Kulkarni, 9.2), 2-165 (Marsh, 16.1), 3-194 (Pooran, 18.2)
RCB Chase: 203/6 in 19 Overs
Chasing a DLS-adjusted target of 213, RCB had a nightmare start. Mohammed Shami removed Jacob Bethell in the first over, and Prince Yadav cleaned up Virat Kohli for a 2-ball duck just moments later. RCB were reeling at 9/2.
Rajat Patidar (61 off 31) and Devdutt Padikkal (34 off 25) mounted a massive recovery, adding 95 runs to bring RCB back into the game. However, Prince Yadav struck a double-blow in the 11th over to remove Padikkal and Jitesh Sharma. Tim David (40 off 17) kept RCB in the hunt with some monstrous hitting, but his dismissal to Shahbaz Ahmed proved to be the final nail in the coffin.
RCB Top Performers with the Bat
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s/6s | SR |
| Rajat Patidar | 61 | 31 | 4 / 6 | 196.77 |
| Tim David | 40 | 17 | 4 / 3 | 235.29 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | 34 | 25 | 3 / 1 | 136.00 |
LSG Bowling: Figures
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Prince Yadav | 4 | 33 | 3 | 8.25 |
| Mohammed Shami | 4 | 33 | 1 | 8.25 |
| Shahbaz Ahmed | 3 | 33 | 2 | 11.00 |
Fall of Wickets: 1-9 (Bethell, 0.5), 2-9 (Kohli, 1.2), 3-104 (Padikkal, 10.1), 4-106 (Jitesh, 10.5), 5-112 (Patidar, 11.3), 6-158 (David, 15.3)
Key Highlights
- Marsh’s Power Show: Mitchell Marsh became the latest centurion of the season, hitting 17 boundaries (8×4, 9×6) in a dominant display of power hitting.
- Prince Yadav’s Triple Strike: Prince Yadav’s spell was the difference. Taking the wickets of Kohli, Padikkal, and Jitesh Sharma ensured RCB were always behind the eight-ball.
- Pant’s 320 SR: Rishabh Pant’s unbeaten 32 off 10 balls turned a good total into a match-winning one in the final two overs.
- The Kohli Duck: Virat Kohli’s rare golden duck set a somber tone for the RCB chase, leaving the middle order with too much to do.
- Tim David’s Cameo: Coming in as an Impact Player, Tim David nearly pulled off a miracle, striking at 235.29 before a sharp catch from Digvesh Rathi ended his stay.
