RCB vs LSG — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL 2026 • RCB won the match by 5 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL 2026, RCB took on LSG on Apr 29, 2026, 09:45 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: RCB won the match by 5 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 295 runs and 15 wickets fall between LSG (146/10 in 20.0 overs) and RCB (149/5 in 15.1 overs).
2. LSG Innings Breakdown (146/10)
Batting in the first innings, LSG finished on 146/10 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.30 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, LSG accumulated 35 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Mitchell Marsh spearheaded the batting effort with 40 runs off 32 balls (including 3 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 125.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Mukul Choudhary , who contributed 39 runs off 28 deliveries, while Ayush Badoni added 38 (24b). The bowling side conceded 7 extra runs (wides: 4, no-balls: 0, byes: 1, leg-byes: 2). With the ball in the first innings, Rasikh Salam Dar led the bowling figures with 4/24 in 4.0 overs (economy 6.00), assisted by Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3/27 in 4.0 overs).
3. RCB Chase & Second Innings Summary (149/5)
Pursuing a target of 147 runs for victory, RCB recorded 149/5 in 15.1 overs at a scoring rate of 9.82 runs per over. Virat Kohli anchored the chase for RCB with 49 runs from 34 balls (6 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 144.1), alongside Rajat Patidar who chipped in with 27 off 13 balls. Defending the total, Prince Yadav delivered a key spell of 3/32 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 10.67, while Avesh Khan finished with 2/23 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Devdutt Padikkal and Virat Kohli (RCB), who combined for 56 runs off 34 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 9 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Devdutt Padikkal 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—Rasikh Salam Dar (RCB) topped the match rankings with 143.0 total points, followed closely by Bhuvneshwar Kumar (118.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Rasikh Salam Dar.