Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Tata IPL 2026 • Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match by 6 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Tata IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru took on Lucknow Super Giants on Jun 21, 2026, 08:46 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match by 6 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 434 runs and 14 wickets fall between Lucknow Super Giants (216/10 in 17.2 overs) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (218/4 in 13.4 overs).
2. Lucknow Super Giants Innings Breakdown (216/10)
Batting in the first innings, Lucknow Super Giants finished on 216/10 from 17.2 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 12.46 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Lucknow Super Giants accumulated 51 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Shabaz spearheaded the batting effort with 68 runs off 18 balls (including 1 fours and 9 sixes at a strike rate of 377.8). Valuable middle-order support came from Pooran, who contributed 53 runs off 28 deliveries, while Pant added 52 (26b). The bowling side conceded 10 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 2, byes: 4, leg-byes: 3). With the ball in the first innings, Bhuvneshwar led the bowling figures with 4/35 in 5.2 overs (economy 6.56), assisted by Hazlewood (3/89 in 7.0 overs).
3. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Chase & Second Innings Summary (218/4)
Pursuing a target of 217 runs for victory, Royal Challengers Bengaluru recorded 218/4 in 13.4 overs at a scoring rate of 15.95 runs per over. Kohli anchored the chase for Royal Challengers Bengaluru with 105 runs from 27 balls (3 fours, 12 sixes, strike rate 388.9), alongside Patidar who chipped in with 55 off 17 balls. Defending the total, Prince delivered a key spell of 3/128 across 5.4 overs at an economy rate of 22.59, while Samad finished with 1/17 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Padikkal and Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru), who combined for 103 runs off 37 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with JITESH 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—Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) topped the match rankings with 150.0 total points, followed closely by Bhuvneshwar (122.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Kohli.