RCB Beat LSG by 5 Wickets in IPL 2026: Kohli, Patidar Shine as Bowlers Dominate in Bengaluru

In an exciting RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 match, Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 5 wickets at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

The victory was powered by strong bowling performances from Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Rasikh Salam Dar, followed by a solid batting effort from Virat Kohli and skipper Rajat Patidar.

RCB Bowlers Restrict LSG to 146 Runs

The RCB bowling attack dominated early on a slightly slow pitch:

• Rasikh Salam Dar: 4/24
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 3/27
• Josh Hazlewood: 1/20

Their combined effort restricted LSG to a modest total of 146 runs.

A key moment came when Rishabh Pant retired hurt after being hit on the elbow by Hazlewood. He later returned briefly but did not keep wickets, with Mukul Choudhary stepping in.

Kohli and Patidar Lead RCB Chase

Chasing 147 runs, RCB reached the target in just 15.1 overs.

• Virat Kohli: 49 runs
• Rajat Patidar: 27 runs
• Devdutt Padikkal: 10 runs

Kohli and Padikkal added 57 runs for the second wicket, stabilizing the innings after the early dismissal of Philip Salt.

Although Kohli missed his half-century, his aggressive start helped RCB dominate the chase.

Key Moments in RCB vs LSG Match

• Kohli struck four boundaries in one over off Prince Yadav
• Patidar hit multiple sixes off Mohammed Shami and Prince Yadav
• LSG struggled in the final overs, scoring only 34 runs for 6 wickets

Despite efforts from:

• Mitchell Marsh: 40 (32 balls)
• Ayush Badoni: 38 (24 balls)
• Mukul Choudhary: 39 (28 balls)

LSG failed to post a competitive total.

RCB Register Dominant Win in IPL 2026 Clash

The RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 match in Bengaluru ended with a convincing 5-wicket win for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, thanks to disciplined bowling and composed batting. With this victory, RCB continues to strengthen its position in the tournament.

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