RCB beat LSG by five wickets in IPL match in Bengaluru

By  News On Air   Apr 16, 2026

In IPL cricket, Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Lucknow Super Giants by five wickets at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru last night. Put into bat first, Lucknow Super Giants were bowled out for their lowest total of the season, 146, with Mitchell Marsh’s 40 being the highest score.

Bengaluru pacer Rasikh Salam Dar claimed a four-wicket haul, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar took three wickets.

In reply, Royal Challengers Bengaluru overhauled the target for the loss of five wickets in 15.1 overs, with opener Virat Kohli scoring 49 runs. Lucknow’s Prince Yadav picked up three wickets, while Avesh Khan took two wickets.

Bengaluru’s Josh Hazlewood was named player of the match. 

Today, Mumbai Indians will take on Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai  at 7:30 PM.