Lucknow Super Giants defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by nine runs in a rain-affected IPL 2026 match at Ekana Stadium on Thursday.
Mitchell Marsh scored 111 off 56 balls to help LSG post 209 for three in 19 overs after multiple rain interruptions. Captain Rishabh Pant contributed 32 off 10 balls while Nicholas Pooran made 38 off 23.
RCB, chasing a revised target of 213, lost early wickets including Virat Kohli and Jacob Bethell. Rajat Patidar scored 61 and Tim David made 40 off 17 balls but Prince Yadav's three wickets proved decisive.
Digvesh Rathi defended 20 runs in the final over to secure LSG's first home win of the season and end a six-match losing streak. SRH remains on top of the points table while RCB stays third.
