Cricket t20
Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Lucknow Super Giants won by 9 runs
Lucknow Super Giants won by 9 runs
Indian Premier League · Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow · June 13, 2026
Lucknow Super Giants won
Lucknow Super Giants won by 9 runs
Match Summary
**Lucknow Super Giants** defeated **Royal Challengers Bengaluru** in this T20 match at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, Lucknow.
**Result:** Lucknow Super Giants won by 9 runs
**Toss:** Royal Challengers Bengaluru elected to field
**Lucknow Super Giants:** 209/3 (19.5 overs)
**Royal Challengers Bengaluru:** 203/6 (19.2 overs)
Why the Loser Lost
Against the backdrop of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's a critical phase difficulties, Death RPO 12.33 (5 boundaries). the team had defensive difficulties in the 13th over — the batting side suffered a collapse of 3 wickets for 19 runs. the team faced pressure in the 1st over, where the batting side lost a cluster of wickets between the 2nd and 3rd overs.
Scorecard Summary
**Lucknow Super Giants — 209/3 (19.5 overs)**
- MR Marsh 111 (56) [9x4, 9x6] SR: 198.2 — caught
- N Pooran 38 (23) [4x4, 1x6] SR: 165.2 — caught
- RR Pant 32 (10) [4x4, 2x6] SR: 320.0 — not out
- AA Kulkarni 17 (24) [1x4] SR: 70.8 — caught
- AK Markram 1 (1) SR: 100.0 — not out
- KH Pandya 4-0-31-1 (Econ: 7.75)
- JR Hazlewood 4-0-49-1 (Econ: 12.25)
- Rasikh Salam 4-0-54-1 (Econ: 13.50)
- R Shepherd 1-0-20-0 (Econ: 20.00)
**Royal Challengers Bengaluru — 203/6 (19.2 overs)**
- RM Patidar 61 (31) [3x4, 6x6] SR: 196.8 — caught
- TH David 40 (17) [4x4, 3x6] SR: 235.3 — caught
- D Padikkal 34 (25) [3x4, 1x6] SR: 136.0 — caught and bowled
- KH Pandya 28 (16) [2x4, 2x6] SR: 175.0 — not out
- R Shepherd 23 (15) [3x4, 1x6] SR: 153.3 — not out
- *...and 3 more*
- Prince Yadav 4-0-34-3 (Econ: 8.50)
- Shahbaz Ahmed 3-0-33-2 (Econ: 11.00)
- Mohammed Shami 4-0-35-1 (Econ: 8.75)
- MP Yadav 4-0-50-0 (Econ: 12.50)
The decisive phases of this contest were the 13th over, the 1st over, and the 11th over. the team faced pressure in the 11th over, where the batting side lost a cluster of wickets between the 12th and 12th overs. the team faced pressure in the 11th over, where the batting side lost a cluster of wickets between the 12th and 13th overs. the team faced pressure in the 11th over, where the batting side lost a cluster of wickets between the 12th and 12th overs.
Key Performers
MR Marsh
MR Marsh: 111 off 56 (9x4, 9x6)
batter RR Pant
RR Pant: 32 off 10 (4x4, 2x6)
batter RM Patidar
RM Patidar: 61 off 31 (3x4, 6x6)
batter TH David
TH David: 40 off 17 (4x4, 3x6)
batter N Pooran
N Pooran: 38 off 23 (4x4, 1x6)
batter D Padikkal
D Padikkal: 34 off 25 (3x4, 1x6)
batter Prince Yadav
Prince Yadav: 3/34 (4 ov)
bowler Shahbaz Ahmed
Shahbaz Ahmed: 2/33 (3 ov)
bowlerTurning Points
- **Partnership** (over 0): 95-run partnership between AA Kulkarni and MR Marsh from over 1
- **Partnership** (over 1): 95-run partnership between D Padikkal and RM Patidar from over 2
- **Collapse** (over 12): Collapse: 3 wickets for 19 runs (D Padikkal, JM Sharma, RM Patidar)
- **Wicket Cluster** (over 0): Wicket cluster in overs 1-2 (JG Bethell, V Kohli)
- **Wicket Cluster** (over 10): Wicket cluster in overs 11-11 (D Padikkal, JM Sharma)
Innings Phases
**Lucknow Super Giants:**
- Powerplay (Ov 1-6): 68 runs, 0 wickets at 11.3 RPO
- Middle (Ov 7-15): 87 runs, 1 wickets at 9.7 RPO
- Death (Ov 16-20): 54 runs, 2 wickets at 13.5 RPO
**Royal Challengers Bengaluru:**
- Powerplay (Ov 1-6): 45 runs, 2 wickets at 7.5 RPO
- Middle (Ov 7-15): 105 runs, 3 wickets at 11.7 RPO
- Death (Ov 16-20): 53 runs, 1 wickets at 13.2 RPO
Bowling Analysis
**Royal Challengers Bengaluru:**
- KH Pandya 4-0-31-1 (Econ: 7.75)
- JR Hazlewood 4-0-49-1 (Econ: 12.25)
- Rasikh Salam 4-0-54-1 (Econ: 13.50)
- R Shepherd 1-0-20-0 (Econ: 20.00)
- Suyash Sharma 2-0-21-0 (Econ: 10.50)
- B Kumar 4-0-34-0 (Econ: 8.50)
**Lucknow Super Giants:**
- Prince Yadav 4-0-34-3 (Econ: 8.50)
- Shahbaz Ahmed 3-0-33-2 (Econ: 11.00)
- Mohammed Shami 4-0-35-1 (Econ: 8.75)
- MP Yadav 4-0-50-0 (Econ: 12.50)
- DS Rathi 4-0-51-0 (Econ: 12.75)
Conclusion
Lucknow Super Giants beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru — Lucknow Super Giants won by 9 runs. The victory was built on MR Marsh: 111 off 56 (9x4, 9x6). Lucknow Super Giants posted 209/3 and Royal Challengers Bengaluru replied with 203/6.
Lucknow Super Giants made a tactical change in a critical phase — Powerplay RPO 12.5 (0w). Lucknow Super Giants performed adequately in a critical phase, where Key wicket over 11: impact 1.00. In a critical phase, Lucknow Super Giants put in a steady effort — Key wicket over 15: impact 0.94.
Execution Errors
Lucknow Super Giants faced challenges in a critical phase, where Death RPO 14.67 (7 boundaries). Against the backdrop of JR Hazlewood's the death overs difficulties, JR Hazlewood conceded at an economy of 12.2 in 4 overs.
Strategic Successes
Lucknow Super Giants steadied things in a critical phase — Acceleration partnership: 94 runs (10.25 RPO). Lucknow Super Giants steadied things in a critical phase — Finishing partnership: 68 runs (10.2 RPO).