Lucknow Super Gaints vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Ipl 2026 • It's a tie
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Ipl 2026, Lucknow Super Gaints took on Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Jul 4, 2026, 08:05 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: It's a tie. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 278 runs and 13 wickets fall between Lucknow Super Gaints (139/7 in 20.0 overs) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (139/6 in 20.0 overs).
2. Lucknow Super Gaints Innings Breakdown (139/7)
Batting in the first innings, Lucknow Super Gaints finished on 139/7 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.95 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Lucknow Super Gaints accumulated 31 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Ayush Badoni spearheaded the batting effort with 50 runs off 28 balls (including 6 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 178.6). Valuable middle-order support came from Rishabh Pant, who contributed 30 runs off 17 deliveries, while Mitchel Marsh added 20 (22b). The bowling side conceded 5 extra runs (wides: 4, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, Jacob Duffy led the bowling figures with 2/15 in 4.0 overs (economy 3.75), assisted by Kunal Pandiya (2/36 in 4.0 overs).
3. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Chase & Second Innings Summary (139/6)
Pursuing a target of 140 runs for victory, Royal Challengers Bengaluru recorded 139/6 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 6.95 runs per over. Kunal Pandiya anchored the chase for Royal Challengers Bengaluru with 45 runs from 44 balls (4 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 102.3), alongside Jacob Betthel who chipped in with 28 off 30 balls. Defending the total, Adien Markram delivered a key spell of 2/20 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.00, while Mohammad Shami finished with 1/22 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Jacob Betthel and Kunal Pandiya (Royal Challengers Bengaluru ), who combined for 77 runs off 73 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Suyash Sharma making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Kunal Pandiya (Royal Challengers Bengaluru ) topped the match rankings with 147.0 total points, followed closely by Adien Markram (110.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to -.