LSG Vs RCB, IPL Player Of The Match: Who Won POTM Award Yesterday In Indian Premier League 2026 Clash

Lucknow Super Giants defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 9 runs (DLS method) in a rain-affected IPL 2026 clash on Thursday at the Ekana International Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

LSG vs RCB Highlights

LSG’s innings were built around Mitchell Marsh’s explosive knock as they handled a stop-start contest disrupted by multiple rain breaks. Despite the interruptions, they maintained intensity and kept the scoreboard moving, finishing strongly through the middle and death overs to post 209/3 (19).

RCB’s chase never truly settled after early damage, including a sensational delivery from Prince Yadav that dismissed Virat Kohli for a duck. From there, LSG’s bowlers kept striking at regular intervals, denying RCB any stable partnership and forcing them constantly onto the back foot.

Rajat Patidar briefly lifted RCB’s hopes with a blazing 61 off 31 balls, striking six sixes and three fours in a sharp counterattack, but his dismissal turned the tide firmly back in LSG’s favour.

Devdutt Padikkal also tried to steady the chase with a 34 off 25, but his knock ended when he was caught and bowled by Prince Yadav, further denting RCB’s momentum.

LSG ultimately held their nerve in the closing stages to seal a tight but crucial win, keeping their playoff hopes alive.

Mitchell Marsh – Player Of The Match

Mitchell Marsh produced 111 off 56 balls, smashing 9 sixes and 9 fours in a brutal display of power-hitting. He controlled the innings despite rain interruptions, consistently punishing both pace and spin while setting the tone for LSG’s dominant total.

His knock included 90 runs through boundaries, underlining his complete dominance at the crease. His innings ensured LSG remained ahead of the game throughout, laying the foundation for their eventual victory