LSG 2026 vs RCB 2026 — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Tournament Series #1774786276151 • RCB 2026 won the match by 23 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Tournament Series #1774786276151, LSG 2026 took on RCB 2026 on May 9, 2026, 05:59 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: RCB 2026 won the match by 23 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 551 runs and 6 wickets fall between RCB 2026 (287/2 in 20.0 overs) and LSG 2026 (264/4 in 20.0 overs).
2. RCB 2026 Innings Breakdown (287/2)
Batting in the first innings, RCB 2026 finished on 287/2 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 14.35 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, RCB 2026 accumulated 79 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Virat Kohli spearheaded the batting effort with 113 runs off 63 balls (including 8 fours and 11 sixes at a strike rate of 179.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Jacob Bethell, who contributed 79 runs off 24 deliveries, while D Padikkal added 56 (16b). The bowling side conceded 4 extra runs (wides: 4, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, M Shami led the bowling figures with 2/42 in 4.0 overs (economy 10.50), assisted by Mohsin Khan (0/31 in 4.0 overs).
3. LSG 2026 Chase & Second Innings Summary (264/4)
Pursuing a target of 288 runs for victory, LSG 2026 recorded 264/4 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 13.20 runs per over. Rishabh Pant anchored the chase for LSG 2026 with 100 runs from 39 balls (11 fours, 9 sixes, strike rate 256.4), alongside N Pooran who chipped in with 65 off 17 balls. Defending the total, Josh Hazelwood delivered a key spell of 2/15 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 3.75, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar finished with 2/19 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by N Pooran and Rishabh Pant (LSG 2026), who combined for 138 runs off 35 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Virat Kohli 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—Virat Kohli (RCB 2026) topped the match rankings with 162.0 total points, followed closely by Rishabh Pant (150.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Virat Kohli.