Rishabh Pant\u2019s Lucknow Super Giants kept their IPL 2026 playoff chances alive with a tight nine-run win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with the DLS method playing a decisive role. The victory snapped LSG\u2019s run of six straight defeats, and it also ended an eight-match losing streak at the venue. Rain interruptions marked the contest, but Lucknow still managed to set a challenging revised target by reaching 209\/3 in 19 overs.<\/p>\n
Mitchell Marsh was the standout performer with the bat, smashing 111 off 56 balls to power LSG\u2019s total. When Bengaluru fell short in their pursuit, the chase became a tense battle in the final over, with 20 runs required from the last set. Pant opted to turn to Digvesh Rathi, a decision that ultimately swung the match in Lucknow\u2019s favour as RCB failed to get over the line.<\/p>\n
Speaking after the game, Pant described the result as a major boost for the group. He said, \u201cIt was a good game for us for sure. For the whole team it means a lot. We have been trying lot of things. Coming to the same page means a lot for us. It\u2019s been a tough season but sometimes you have to go through the grind. Definitely we were trying to put together a perfect game where batting and bowling comes together. There has been some good luck and some bad luck but really happy to get a win.\u201d<\/p>\n
During the final over, Pant stuck with Rathi instead of Shahbaz Ahmed. When asked about the call, Pant said, \u201cIt was a tough call.\u201d He added, \u201cWe were under pressure. But at the same time you\u2019ve got to trust your bowler. Rathi was the right matchup for sure against Shepherd. He trusted himself and got the job done for the team.\u201d<\/p>\n
Marsh delivered a match-defining innings, striking at 198.21 and finishing with nine fours and nine sixes. Beyond the batting fireworks, LSG\u2019s bowling unit contributed collectively to keep Bengaluru in check. Pant highlighted the team\u2019s consistent work in the bowling department, saying, \u201cWe know that as a team we\u2019ve been grinding hard. Our strength this season has been bowling, the way all the bowlers have put their heart out, especially Prince, Shami bhai, Rathi, all the bowlers.. Avesh, Mayank. There has been some good things as a bowling unit, and looking forward to that.\u201d<\/p>\n
In response to 210, Royal Challengers Bengaluru lost both their openers early in the innings. The side did attempt to regain momentum through Devdutt Padikkla and Rajat Patidar, who put together a 95-run partnership for the third wicket. However, Prince Yadav broke that stand, and Bengaluru soon slid from 104\/2 to 112\/5. Tim David tried to spark a late recovery, but it wasn\u2019t enough for RCB to chase down the target.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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