Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 5 wickets in yesterday’s IPL 2026 match.
RCB chased the target comfortably and finished the match in 15.1 overs.
Match Summary
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| LSG | 146 all out |
| RCB | 147/5 (15.1 overs) |
RCB completed the chase with ease and moved to the top of the points table after this win.
What Happened in the Match?
LSG batted first but could not build momentum. Their powerplay was slow, and they kept losing wickets regularly. The team was bowled out for just 146 runs, which was below a strong total on this pitch.
RCB bowlers did a good job by controlling the scoring and not allowing any big partnerships.
RCB Chase – Strong Start Made the Difference
RCB started their chase in an aggressive way.
Virat Kohli gave a quick start and scored 40 runs in just 20 balls. His attacking approach in the powerplay helped RCB reach 60 runs in the first six overs.
This fast start made the chase much easier.
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Key Batting Contributions
| Player | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 40 | 20 |
| Rajat Patidar | 27 | 13 |
| Jitesh Sharma | 23 | 9 |
Later, Tim David and Romario Shepherd finished the match calmly.
Key Moments of the Match
- LSG struggled in the powerplay and could not score quickly
- Rishabh Pant got injured during the innings
- Kohli’s aggressive start changed the game early
- A brief slowdown came after wickets in the middle overs
- RCB still finished the match comfortably with 4 balls left
Why RCB Won the Match
RCB’s win was mainly because of:
- Strong powerplay batting
- Controlled bowling performance
- Quick contributions from middle-order batters
- Calm finishing in the final overs
LSG, on the other hand, failed to build a solid total and that cost them the match.
Points Table Impact
After this win, RCB moved to the No.1 position in the IPL 2026 points table, showing strong form in the tournament.
Final Take
RCB showed a complete team performance in this match. A strong start, steady middle overs, and a clean finish helped them secure an easy win over LSG.
LSG will need to improve their batting, especially in the powerplay, to bounce back in the next matches.
FAQs
Who won RCB vs LSG yesterday match?
RCB won the match by 5 wickets.
What was LSG’s total?
LSG scored 146 runs all out.
Who was the top scorer for RCB?
Virat Kohli scored 40 runs off 20 balls.
How many overs did RCB take to chase the target?
RCB chased the target in 15.1 overs.
Why did LSG lose the match?
LSG scored a low total and had a slow start, which made it easy for RCB to chase.
