LSG vs RCB Highlights, IPL 2026 Match 50: Scorecard & Stats | LSG Won by 9 Runs (DLS Method)

Match Overview

• Fixture: Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
• Tournament: Indian Premier League 2026
• Match: 50th match
• Date and Time: 7 May 2026, 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, India
• Result: Lucknow Super Giants won by 9 runs (DLS Method — 19-over game due to rain, DLS Target 213)

Match Summary

What a night in Lucknow! Lucknow Super Giants finally snapped a six-match losing streak by defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore by 9 runs in a rain-affected thriller at the Ekana Stadium. The match has been reduced to 19 overs several times due to rain. Mitchell Marsh played a brilliant innings of 111 runs off just 56 balls, hitting 9 fours and 9 sixes, to take LSG to 209/3. RCB had a tough chase, with Rajat Patidar scoring 61 off 31 balls, but DLS’ target of 213 proved too much to handle. RCB ended up at 203/6, falling 9 runs short.

The win is a big moment for LSG. They remain at the bottom of the points table, but their playoff hopes remain alive. For RCB, they miss out on a chance to move to the top of the standings. They remain at number 3 on the table, with GT, RR and CSK behind them.

Match Overview Table

Toss and Playing XI

RCB captain Rajat Patidar won the toss and asked LSG to bat first. Both teams come out with strong XIs.

LSG Playing XI: Mitchell Marsh, Arshin Kulkarni, Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (C&WK), Akshat Raghuvanshi, Himmat Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Digwesh Rathi, Mohammed Shami, Prince Yadav Impact Player Sub: Mayank Yadav (Himmat Singh)

RCB Playing XI: Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethel, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (Wicketman), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Rasik Salam Dar, Josh Hazlewood Impact Player Sub: Tim David Sharma (C)

LSG innings: 209/3 in 19 overs

LSG came out to bat and made the most of the flat surface. Marsh opened the bowling from the very first over. He attacked Josh Hazlewood in the second over and hit two big sixes. The powerplay was electric – LSG’s score reached 68/0, Marsh scoring 58 runs in just 24 balls. Rain stopped play several times, reducing the match to 19 overs. But Marsh did not slow down at all.

21-year-old Arshin Kulkarni played a key role at the other end. He scored 17 runs in 24 balls before being dismissed by Krunal Pandya in the 10th over. Nicholas Pooran came forward and started the bowling immediately. He and Marsh put on a 70-run stand for the second wicket in just 41 balls. Marsh completed his century in the 14th over with two consecutive fours off just 49 balls – an innings that Lucknow fans will remember for a long time. After scoring 111 runs off 56 balls, he was dismissed in the 17th over.

After Marsh’s dismissal, Rishabh Pant took over. The LSG captain scored 32 runs off just 10 balls, including four fours and two sixes. He dismissed Rasik Salam in the last over to take LSG to 209/3. 64 runs were scored off the last five overs – a brutal end.

LSG batting scorecard

RCB Bowling in LSG Innings

RCB Chase: 203/6 in 19 Overs (Target: 213)

RCB need 213 runs in 19 overs. This is a big question, especially when both the openers lose wickets in the first two overs. Mohammed Shami strikes first – he drives Jacob Bethell to the edge deep third, with Prince Yadav taking a brilliant catch. Just three balls later, Prince Yadav bowls a wonderful ball that goes behind a hard length and hits Virat Kohli’s middle and off stump. Kohli is back for a duck – his first IPL duck since 2023. RCB are reeling at 9/2.

But Devdutt Padikkal and captain Rajat Patidar fight back brilliantly. They understand the situation, build a partnership and then start attacking the spinners. The two add a valuable 95-run stand for the third wicket in just 53 balls. Padikal scored 34 runs off 25 balls before Prince Yadav cleverly dismissed him with a split-finger delivery – Padikal easily pulled it back for a return catch.

Patidar is on fire. He completed his half-century in just 26 balls, hitting Digwesh Rathi and Mayank Yadav for sixes. He scored 61 runs off 31 balls – including 6 sixes and 3 fours as captain. But when he goes, RCB’s chase engine is lost.

Tim David tries to keep the fire alive. He scores 40 runs and hits Mayank Yadav for two sixes and a four in an over. But the demand rate keeps rising. In the end, RCB need 20 runs in the final over and have only 2 wickets left. Digwesh Rathi has maintained his composure brilliantly. Romario Shepherd could only score 3 runs off the last two balls, and LSG won by 9 runs.

RCB Batting Scorecard

LSG Bowling in RCB Innings

Match Stats at a Glance

Key Moments of the Match

2 overs (LSG innings): Marsh takes on Hazlewood and hits consecutive sixes – the innings opens from here.

6 overs (LSG innings): LSG are 68/0 at the Powerplay. Marsh has scored a solitary 58 off 24 balls. A great start.

14 overs (LSG innings): Marsh scores a blistering century off just 49 balls. He gets there by hitting Romario Shepherd for consecutive boundaries. The crowd roars.

17 overs (LSG innings): Marsh is out for 111 off 56 balls. A brilliant innings comes to an end, but Pant makes sure it counts.

19 overs (LSG innings): Pant scores 32 off 10 balls in the final over. LSG are 209/3.

Over 1 (RCB innings): Shami gets a thin edge to Bethel. Prince Yadav takes a wonderful catch at deep third.

Over 2 (RCB innings): Prince Yadav bowls a ball at 140 kmph which goes back quickly and hits Kohli’s stumps. First IPL duck for Kohli since 2023. RCB are in trouble at 9/2.

Over 7-11 (RCB innings): Padikkal and Patidar put on 95 runs in just 53 balls. RCB are back in the game.

Over 11 (RCB innings): Prince dismisses Padikkal with a brilliant split-finger delivery. Then Jitesh Sharma is surprised by a short ball – top edge, caught by Pant. RCB suddenly 107/4.

Over 13 (RCB innings): Patidar falls. The chase looks very tough from here.

Over 19 (RCB innings): RCB need 20 runs in the last over. Rathi keeps his nerve. Shepherd can only score 3 runs in the last two balls. LSG win.

Player Performances

Mitchell Marsh (LSG) — Star of the Match

Marsh comes into the field as an opener and looks set straight away. He hits the ball cleanly from the very first ball. His half-century comes in just 20 balls – the fastest half-century of his IPL career. He scored 111 runs off 56 balls with 9 fours and 9 sixes. The rain break doesn’t bother him at all. He gives LSG the necessary foundation and pace. This innings reminds everyone why he is one of the most dangerous T20 openers in the world.

Prince Yadav (LSG) — The Young Star

Prince Yadav is only young, but he bowls with real skill. He takes 3 wickets for 33 runs. His delivery to dismiss Kohli is the moment of the match. He spins back from a good length, goes behind the bat and hits the stumps at 140 kmph. Pure quality.

Rajat Patidar (RCB) — A brilliant captain’s delivery

When RCB are at 9/2 and under serious pressure, Patidar comes into the field. He builds a partnership with Padikkal and then explodes against the spinners. He scores 61 runs in 31 balls with 6 sixes and 3 fours. His half-century comes in just 26 balls. But RCB can’t find a partner to stay with him for long, and the chase slips away after he gets out.

Rishabh Pant (LSG captain) — Perfect finish

Pant’s batting has been a topic of discussion all season. But tonight, he answers with the bat. He comes in late and scores 32 runs in 10 balls. Four fours, two sixes. A perfect finishing innings to take LSG past 200.

Post-Match Reactions

Mitchell Marsh: “It’s been a tough season for us. It’s been nice to get over the line and get a win. The pitch looked better than the wickets we’ve played on here before. So I tried to maximise the powerplay. We know RCB bat deep, so it’s not over until it’s really over. I’m proud of some of the youngsters.”

Rishabh Pant (LSG captain): “This win means a lot to the whole team. We’ve been trying a lot of things together. It feels good to finally be on the same page. It’s been a tough season but sometimes you have to go through tough patches. We were trying to build a close-to-perfect game, and tonight both our batting and bowling came together.”

Points Table Update (After Match 50)

RCB stay at 3rd on the table after this defeat. GT, RR, and CSK are chasing them closely. LSG remain at the bottom, but they are still mathematically alive in the playoff race.

LSG vs RCB Head to Head in IPL

The last time these two sides met in Lucknow, LSG scored 227 but still lost as Jitesh Sharma smashed an unbeaten 85 off 33 balls to power RCB to a stunning chase. Tonight, LSG make sure the same does not happen again.

Venue Info: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Cricbites Match Verdict

Cricbites Match Insight: Mitchell Marsh’s century is the difference between the two teams tonight. LSG bat first and never look back. RCB fight hard — Patidar’s 61 is brilliant — but the DLS target of 213 is just too much to chase without both openers on the field. LSG deserve this win. Their bowling is sharp and their batting, on this night, is outstanding.

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Disclaimer

All stats and match details in this article are taken from official scorecards and trusted sources from the match on 7 May 2026. Cricket is always full of surprises, and numbers only tell part of the story. The real magic happens on the field.

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FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Who won LSG vs RCB IPL 2026 Match 50?

Lucknow Super Giants won by 9 runs using DLS method in a 19-over game, which was abandoned due to rain.

Q2. Who is the Player of the Match in LSG vs RCB IPL 2026 Match 50?

Mitchell Marsh of Lucknow Super Giants is the Player of the Match. He scored 111 runs in 56 balls with 9 fours and 9 sixes.

Q3. What is the DLS target in LSG vs RCB IPL 2026 Match 50?

The DLS adjusted target for RCB is 213 runs in 19 overs. RCB’s score is 203/6 and is 9 runs short.

Q4. What is Virat Kohli’s score in LSG vs RCB IPL 2026 Match 50?

Virat Kohli’s score is 0 (duck). Prince Yadav bowled brilliantly in the second over and got him out. This is Kohli’s first IPL duck since 2023.

Q5. Where is LSG vs RCB IPL 2026 Match 50 being played?

This match is being played at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, India.

Q6. What is Rajat Patidar’s score in LSG vs RCB IPL 2026?

Rajat Patidar scored 61 runs in 31 balls, which included 6 sixes and 3 fours. He is the top scorer for RCB in this match.