Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Highlights, 23rd Match | Apr 15: Rasikh Salam Destroys Batting Lineup before Kohli Guides RCB to Clinical 5-Wicket Win

LSG vs RCB 23rd IPL Match Highlights Lucknow Super Giants suffered a 5-wicket defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 15, 2026. Chasing 147, RCB reached 149/5 in 15.1 overs to complete a dominant win with 29 balls remaining, strengthening their position at the top of the table while LSG remained seventh in the standings.

Lucknow Super Giants, after being asked to bat first, struggled to maintain stability despite a few mid-innings contributions. Mitchell Marsh anchored the top order with 40 off 32 balls, while Ayush Badoni added a brisk 38, and Mukul Choudhary’s 39 provided late resistance. However, regular wickets at crucial intervals halted momentum, including early blows to Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran, and the dismissal of Rishabh Pant after a brief stay. The innings never fully recovered from the collapse phases triggered in the powerplay and middle overs.

RCB’s bowling attack maintained consistent pressure through disciplined spells across phases. Bhuvneshwar Kumar struck early and finished with three wickets, while Josh Hazlewood’s control delivered the crucial breakthrough of Nicholas Pooran. Rasikh Salam was the standout performer with four wickets, repeatedly breaking partnerships and preventing any sustained acceleration from LSG. Krunal Pandya also contributed with two wickets, ensuring LSG were restricted to 146 despite reaching multiple rebuilding phases.

In reply, RCB began aggressively with Phil Salt and Virat Kohli setting the tone in the powerplay. Although Salt and Padikkal fell in the first half, Kohli’s fluent 49 anchored the chase before he was dismissed at a key stage. Rajat Patidar and Jitesh Sharma then capitalised on the platform with explosive cameos, pushing RCB into a commanding position. Despite brief resistance from LSG bowlers, the required rate never escalated, and Tim David alongside Romario Shepherd finished the chase calmly.

The match highlighted RCB’s ability to absorb pressure in the middle overs and accelerate decisively in the final phase, while LSG’s inability to convert starts into a match-defining partnership proved costly.

Toss Winner:

After winning the toss, Royal Challengers Bengaluru decided to put the opposition in to bat.

Key Moment:

The defining phase came when Rasikh Salam struck four times in the LSG innings, dismantling the middle order and preventing any late surge beyond 146, which ultimately proved below par.

Star Performer / MVP:

Josh Hazlewood was named Player of the Match for his economical 1/20 spell, delivering control in the powerplay and removing Nicholas Pooran at a crucial juncture of LSG’s innings.

LSG vs RCB Match Summary

LSG vs RCB Playing XI

Lucknow Super Giants: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, George Linde, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Rathi

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasikh Salam, Josh Hazlewood

FAQs – Yesterday’s LSG vs RCB 23rd IPL Match (Apr 15, 2026)

Q1: What was the final result of the LSG vs RCB 23rd IPL match?
A1: The match was played on April 15, 2026, in Bengaluru. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (149/5 in 15.1 overs) defeated Lucknow Super Giants (146/10 in 20 overs) by 5 wickets with 29 balls remaining.

Q2: Who was the Player of the Match in LSG vs RCB?
A2: Josh Hazlewood was named Player of the Match for his 4-over spell of 1/20, which included a key breakthrough and tight control during the powerplay.

Q3: Where was the match played and who won the toss?
A3: The match was played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and elected to field first.

Q4: Who were the top batters in the match?
A4: For LSG, Mukul Choudhary top-scored with 39 runs, while Mitchell Marsh made 40. For RCB, Virat Kohli led with 49 runs before the chase was completed by Tim David and Romario Shepherd.