Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) registered a convincing five-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their IPL 2026 clash at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Chasing a target of 146 runs, RCB reached 149/5 in just 15.1 overs, finishing the game with 29 balls to spare and climbing to the top of the points table.
Pacer Rasikh Salam Dar starred with the ball, claiming four wickets for 24 runs to dismantle LSG’s batting lineup. Virat Kohli anchored the chase with a fluent 49, while Rajat Patidar and Jitesh Sharma chipped in with useful contributions. Despite losing two wickets in quick succession, RCB’s middle order held firm as Tim David and Romario Shepherd added a brisk 35-run stand to seal the victory.
The defeat exposed LSG’s batting frailties, as they were bowled out for one of their lowest totals this season. RCB’s clinical performance with both bat and ball reinforced their credentials as strong contenders for the IPL 2026 title, marking their fourth win in five matches.
