Lucknow Super Giants beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 9 runs in Match 50 of the Indian Premier League, with Mitchell Marsh producing a brilliant 111 off 56 balls to power LSG to 209/3 in a 19-over contest. Marsh’s nine sixes set up a result that defied the pre-match odds and gave Lucknow a timely boost as the league phase heads toward its final stretch.

This was the 50th match of a 70-match league campaign, coming a day after Sunrisers Hyderabad beat their opponents by 33 runs in Match 49. Earlier in the season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru had been frequent winners, including victories in Match 39 by 9 wickets with 81 balls remaining and in Match 34 by 5 wickets with seven balls to spare, but this time they fell short despite another fierce chase. The result extends the tournament race rather than deciding anything outright, with 20 league matches still to come.

Lucknow’s innings was built around Marsh from the outset. While Arshin Kulkarni made a measured 17 from 24 balls, Marsh kept the scoring rate surging with clean striking down the ground and over midwicket. He finished with 9 fours and 9 sixes at a strike rate of 198.2, dominating the innings and ensuring LSG were always headed beyond par.

The middle-overs support was sharp too. Nicholas Pooran’s 38 from 23 balls, featuring 4 fours and a six, gave Marsh the ideal foil, and Rishabh Pant then delivered a late charge with 32 from just 10 balls at a strike rate of 320. Pant hammered 4 fours and 2 sixes to turn a strong total into a daunting one, while Aiden Markram faced only one ball and made 1. By the end of 19 overs, LSG had raced to 209/3.

For RCB, Krunal Pandya was the most economical of the main bowlers, returning 1/31 from 4 overs, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar went wicketless for 34 in his 4. Josh Hazlewood took 1/49, Rasikh Salam finished with 1/53, and Suyash Sharma’s 2 overs cost 21. Romario Shepherd’s lone over went for 16 as Marsh and company kept the pressure on throughout.

RCB’s chase started poorly and nearly unraveled immediately. Jacob Bethell made 4 from 5 balls and Virat Kohli fell for 0 from 2, leaving Bengaluru chasing the contest early. Devdutt Padikkal steadied things with 34 from 25, but the innings truly came alive through Rajat Patidar, who struck 61 from 31 balls with 3 fours and 6 sixes. His counterattack dragged RCB back into contention and shifted the tempo after the early wickets.

Yet every time Bengaluru threatened to take control, Lucknow found a wicket. Jitesh Sharma made just 1 from 3 balls before falling, and Prince Yadav delivered the key blows, finishing with 3/33 from 4 overs. His spell was central to halting momentum and justified his strong tournament form, having already entered the match as LSG’s leading wicket-taker.

Even then, RCB were not done. Tim David smashed 40 from 17 balls, Krunal Pandya added 28 from 16, and Romario Shepherd made 23 from 15 in a late assault that kept the target within sight. But Shahbaz Ahmed’s 2/33 from 3 overs proved just as important as Prince’s spell, while Mohammed Shami contributed 1/33 from 4. RCB closed on 203/6 from 19 overs, six runs short of LSG’s 209, with the official result recorded as a 9-run DLS win for Lucknow Super Giants.

Key performers

Mitchell Marsh, Lucknow Super Giants: 111 off 56 balls, with 9 fours and 9 sixes.

Rajat Patidar, Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 61 off 31 balls, with 6 sixes, to drive the chase after early setbacks.

Rishabh Pant, Lucknow Super Giants: 32 off 10 balls, a decisive late burst.

Prince Yadav, Lucknow Super Giants: 3/33 in 4 overs, the standout bowling figures in the chase.

Shahbaz Ahmed, Lucknow Super Giants: 2/33 in 3 overs, including important middle-order wickets.

NerdSports Stat: Mitchell Marsh’s 111 accounted for more than 53% of LSG’s boundary count by himself, as he hit 18 boundaries in an innings where Lucknow scored 209 in only 19 overs.

From a broader IPL perspective, this was a significant interruption to Bengaluru’s momentum and a reminder of Lucknow’s hitting power. Marsh came into the match with 323 runs in 10 matches at a strike rate of 146.2, while Pant had 322 at 146.4, and both added meaningfully to those numbers here. For RCB, Virat Kohli had entered on 422 runs in 10 matches and Rajat Patidar on 283 at a remarkable strike rate of 196.5; Patidar enhanced that reputation again even in defeat.

The league stage now moves on quickly. Next up in the Indian Premier League is Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday, May 8, before Lucknow Super Giants meet Chennai Super Kings on Sunday, May 10 and Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Mumbai Indians later the same day. With 20 matches remaining in the round-robin phase, this result keeps the playoff race alive and adds extra edge to the run-in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru?

Lucknow Super Giants won the match by 9 runs.

Who was the Player of the Match?

Mitchell Marsh was named Player of the Match for his 111 off 56 balls.

What is the series standing after this match?

This was Match 50 of 70 in the Indian Premier League league stage, and the result keeps the tournament race alive with 20 matches still to come.

Who was the top scorer in this match?

Mitchell Marsh top-scored with 111 off 56 balls.

When is the next match in the series?

The next match in the series is Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday, May 8.