RCB vs LSG Match Result 2026: Kohli & Rasikh Dar Shine as Bengaluru Reclaim Top Spot
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 5 wickets on 15 April 2026. Read the full match report, top performances, and updated IPL 2026 points table.
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The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium was a sea of red as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) delivered a clinical performance to dismantle Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 5 wickets in Match 23 of IPL 2026. Chasing a modest target of 147, RCB’s batting depth and a vintage "Impact" cameo from Virat Kohli ensured the defending champions climbed back to the #1 spot on the points table.
The First Innings: Rasikh Dar’s Masterclass
Opting to bowl first, RCB's captain Rajat Patidar utilised his pacers effectively on a surface that offered some early assistance. Rasikh Salam Dar was the star of the show, ripping through the LSG middle order to finish with career-best figures of 4/24.
LSG struggled from the outset, especially after captain Rishabh Pant had to retire hurt in the powerplay following a painful blow to his elbow. While Mitchell Marsh (40) and Ayush Badoni (38) offered resistance, the Lucknow outfit never found their rhythm, eventually being bundled out for 146 in 20 overs.
The Chase: Kohli’s Impact and The Finish
In a surprise tactical move, Virat Kohli started as an Impact Player. Coming in after the early fall of Phil Salt, Kohli took control, smashing 49 runs off 34 balls. His partnership with Devdutt Padikkal stabilized the innings before Rajat Patidar (27) and Jitesh Sharma (23) accelerated the scoring.
The match ended in a hurry as Romario Shepherd and Tim David each contributed quickfire 14s, finishing the chase in just 15.1 overs.
Match Statistics
Category Top Performer Stats Highest Runs (RCB) Virat Kohli 49 (34) Highest Runs (LSG) Mitchell Marsh 40 (32) Best Bowling (RCB) Rasikh Salam Dar 4/24 (4 overs) Best Bowling (LSG) Avesh Khan 2/23 (4 overs)
Orange & Purple Cap Update
- Orange Cap: Virat Kohli reclaimed the top spot with 228 runs in 5 matches, narrowly leading Heinrich Klaasen (224) and his own teammate Rajat Patidar (222).
- Purple Cap: Gujarat Titans' Prasidh Krishna remains the leader with 10 wickets, though RCB's Bhuvneshwar Kumar has moved into the top 5 after his 3-wicket haul tonight.
What’s Next for Both Teams?
- RCB will look to extend their lead when they host Delhi Capitals on 18 April.
- LSG faces a tough test against Punjab Kings on 19 April as they look to revive their campaign from the 7th position.
