Royal Challengers Bengaluru cruised past Lucknow Super Giants by 5 wickets in IPL 2026 Match 23 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on April 15, 2026. RCB bowled LSG out for just 146, then chased down the target in 15.1 overs with 29 balls to spare.
Rasikh Salam was the standout, picking up 4/24 in 4 overs (economy 6.00). Virat Kohli, who came in as impact sub, anchored the chase with 49 off 34 (6 fours, 1 six). Josh Hazlewood (1/20 in 4 overs) was named Player of the Match for his miserly spell.
Match Summary: RCB vs LSG, IPL 2026 Match 23
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| LSG Score | 146 all out (20 overs) |
| RCB Score | 149/5 (15.1 overs) |
| Result | RCB won by 5 wickets (29 balls remaining) |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Date | April 15, 2026 (Night Match) |
| Best Batter (LSG) | Mitchell Marsh – 40 off 32 balls |
| Best Batter (RCB) | Virat Kohli – 49 off 34 balls |
| Best Bowler (RCB) | Rasikh Salam – 4/24 in 4 overs |
| Best Bowler (LSG) | Prince Yadav – 3/32 in 3 overs |
| Player of the Match | Josh Hazlewood (RCB) |
LSG Innings: 146 All Out in 20 Overs
Aiden Markram fell early for 12, caught by Padikkal off Rasikh Salam at 32/1 in the 4th over. Then Rishabh Pant retired hurt on 1 off 6 balls at 33/1, leaving LSG struggling. Nicholas Pooran then fell in the very first over after the powerplay (6.1 ov), bowled by Hazlewood. The powerplay total read just 35/1 in 6 overs.
Mitchell Marsh was the only batter who looked comfortable early on. He scored 40 off 32 (3 fours, 2 sixes) before Krunal Pandya bowled him at 71/3 in the 10th over.
Ayush Badoni (38 off 24, 4 fours, 1 six) and Mukul Choudhary (39 off 28, 3 fours, 2 sixes) provided the main resistance, adding runs through the middle overs. But Rasikh Salam kept striking. He dismissed Badoni (c Sharma), Choudhary (bowled), and Avesh Khan (bowled) to finish with devastating figures of 4/24.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar cleaned up the tail with 3/27, and LSG were bowled out for 146 in exactly 20 overs. Pant returned from retirement at 118/5 but was caught by Salt off Kumar for 1 at 124/6. A below-par total on a Chinnaswamy surface that was offering nothing for the bowlers.
LSG Top Performers with the Bat
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s/6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh | 40 | 32 | 3 / 2 | 125.00 |
| Mukul Choudhary | 39 | 28 | 3 / 2 | 139.28 |
| Ayush Badoni | 38 | 24 | 4 / 1 | 158.33 |
RCB Bowling: Figures
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasikh Salam | 4 | 24 | 4 | 6.00 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 4 | 20 | 1 | 5.00 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 27 | 3 | 6.75 |
| Krunal Pandya | 4 | 38 | 2 | 9.50 |
| Suyash Sharma | 4 | 34 | 0 | 8.50 |
Fall of Wickets: 1-32 (Markram, 3.6), [Pant retired hurt at 33/1], 2-35 (Pooran, 6.1), 3-71 (Marsh, 9.5), 4-83 (Samad, 11.2), 5-118 (Badoni, 15.5), 6-124 (Pant, 16.5), 7-137 (Linde, 18.3), 8-137 (Shami, 18.4), 9-145 (Choudhary, 19.2), 10-146 (Avesh, 19.6)
RCB Chase: 149/5 in 15.1 Overs
Phil Salt fell for 7 in the 2nd over, bowled by Prince Yadav. But Virat Kohli, the impact sub who replaced Suyash Sharma, walked in and took charge immediately.
Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal put on 57 for the second wicket in 24 balls. RCB raced to 50 in just 4.2 overs (26 balls) and posted 60/1 in the powerplay. The chase was well and truly on.
Padikkal fell for 10 at 66/2, and Kohli was caught by Pooran off Avesh Khan for 49 at 86/3 in the 11th over. He fell one short of a fifty, but his innings had already broken the back of the chase.
Rajat Patidar (27 off 13, 1 four, 3 sixes) came in and attacked. He and Jitesh Sharma (23 off 9, 2 fours, 2 sixes) added quick runs before both fell to Prince Yadav in consecutive overs. RCB wobbled briefly at 122/5 in the 13th over.
Tim David (14* off 8) and Romario Shepherd (14* off 8) knocked off the remaining 27 runs without any drama. RCB sealed the win in 15.1 overs with 29 balls to spare. A clinical performance.
RCB Top Performers with the Bat
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s/6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 49 | 34 | 6 / 1 | 144.11 |
| Rajat Patidar (c) | 27 | 13 | 1 / 3 | 207.69 |
| Jitesh Sharma † | 23 | 9 | 2 / 2 | 255.55 |
| Tim David | 14* | 8 | 1 / 1 | 175.00 |
LSG Bowling: Figures
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avesh Khan | 4 | 23 | 2 | 5.75 |
| Prince Yadav | 3 | 32 | 3 | 10.66 |
| Mohammed Shami | 3 | 30 | 0 | 10.00 |
| Digvesh Rathi | 4 | 51 | 0 | 12.75 |
Fall of Wickets: 1-9 (Salt, 1.4), 2-66 (Padikkal, 7.2), 3-86 (Kohli, 10.1), 4-121 (Patidar, 12.2), 5-122 (Jitesh, 12.4)
Key Highlights: RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 Match 23
- Rasikh Salam’s 4/24 was the match-winner: The young pacer dismissed Markram, Badoni, Choudhary, and Avesh Khan. Economy of 6.00 with 13 dot balls. Named Cricinfo MVP (66.14 points). He is emerging as RCB’s most lethal weapon this season.
- Hazlewood earned POTM with miserly figures: 1/20 in 4 overs at an economy of just 5.00, with 13 dot balls. He bowled Pooran and created pressure at both ends, allowing Rasikh and Bhuvi to attack.
- Kohli’s 49 anchored the chase perfectly: 49 off 34 (6 fours, 1 six) at a strike rate of 144.11. He and Padikkal’s second-wicket stand of 57 in 24 balls killed the contest. One run short of fifty, but his job was done.
- Pant’s retired hurt situation was unusual: The LSG captain retired hurt on 1 at 33/1, returned at 118/5 in the 17th over, and was dismissed for the same score (1 off 6). Mukul Choudhary kept wickets in his absence during RCB’s chase.
- Patidar and Jitesh’s late cameos: Patidar smashed 27 off 13 (3 sixes) and Jitesh hit 23 off 9 (2 fours, 2 sixes) before both fell to Prince Yadav. But by then the chase was already comfortable.
- RCB’s home dominance continues: RCB remain unbeaten at Chinnaswamy this season with wins against SRH (Match 1), CSK (Match 11), and now LSG. Their bowling has been the key, restricting teams to 146, 201, and 207 at a ground famous for 200+ totals.
- Impact subs: RCB replaced Suyash Sharma with Virat Kohli at 19.6 overs of LSG innings. Kohli then scored 49 in the chase. LSG brought in George Linde for Ayush Badoni at 16.5 overs. Linde made 7 off 7.
Verdict: RCB Beat LSG by 5 Wickets and Climbs at top of the Table
A professional all-round display from RCB. Rasikh Salam and Bhuvneshwar Kumar shared 7 wickets to bowl LSG out for a below-par 146, and Kohli’s assured knock ensured the chase was never in doubt.
For LSG, Pant’s injury is a concern, and the batting remains too dependent on Marsh, Badoni, and Choudhary. Without a genuine top-order contribution, 146 was never going to be enough at Chinnaswamy.
