With the 5-wicket win, RCB (8 points in 5 games) moved to top spot on the points table while LSG (4 points in 5 matches) slipped down to seventh. Chasing a modest 147, RCB were never in trouble as reached to the target in 16th over.

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Rajasthan Royals remain the only team to win all four matches while PBKS have three wins and one no-result. KKR, on the other hand, are still searching for first win. Check how all the teams stack up after four matches each

IPL 2026 | 4 matches each - KKR still waiting for a win while RR stay unbeaten - check how teams stack

Allen tried to hit the ball from Prince towards square leg region but the ball took the outside edge of his bat and flew towards the third man area. Rathi, manning the area, held onto a brilliant catch or so it looked until replayed showed the the boundary cushion may have been touched.

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The 21-year-old was playing just his third IPL match but took the stage as a duck to water, feeling no pressure at all. In the post-match press conference, Mukul revealed how we was able to play such a fearless innings at the biggest of stage and the answer was - practice.

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The batter was 2 off 8 balls when he decided to take matters seriously and went on to score 52 off next 19 balls to take his team home in the last-ball thriller by three wickets. LSG chased down 182-run target only because of him and coach Justin Langer was nothing but ecstatic about him.

IPL 2026 | 'Used to finishing off games': LSG coach Langer compares Mukul to Tim David and Andre Russell

LSG were all but out of contest at 128/7 in 16 overs, needing 54 runs in last four overs with just three wickets in hands in a chase of 182. Rookie batter Mukul Choudhary, however, had different plans as he smashes unbeaten 54 off 27 to take his team home on the last ball. 

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"There will be ups and downs in life -- injuries and all -- but you should never forget your ground-level hard work. we are like labourers, we just have to keep bowling," he said at the unveiling of third season of Bengal Pro T20 League ahead of KKR vs LSG on Thursday (Apr 9).

Mohammed Shami aims to continue 'ground-level hard work' amid prolonged India snub

Goenka, who was watching the match, could not hold his emotions after LSG reduced SRH to 11/3 inside the powerplay and thanked god by taking a photo of a deity out of his packet. The internet, however, had a field day on this.

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With the performance vs SRH, Shami reminded everyone once again of his prowess and that his experience is unmatched. The pacer revealed that playing all the domestic games helped him in keeping the rhythm to perform. He was the star performer for the team in 2023 ODI World Cup but has not been able to find his permanent place back in the team ever since.

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With a left-right batting combination on crease, the bowlers have to constantly adjust their line, making the task even difficult for them. Additionally, the fielders have to change position according to batter on the crease every time.

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The change in position came as LSG skipper Rishabh Pant came out to open the innings with Mitchell Marsh unlike last season with Aiden Markram had opened. Pant as opener has pushed Markram to number 3 where Pooran played last season.

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While eyes will be on several franchises, one particular name that will be in the headlines is LSG as they will be led by Rishabh Pant. Speaking on Pant, former South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis has suggested the wicketkeeper-batter keep his composure and work on a strategy.

IPL 2026: Faf du Plessis backs Rishabh Pant for high-impact role, says 'he needs to figure out...'

In IPL, Williamson has played for two franchises - Sunrisers Hyderabad (2015-22) and Gujarat Giants (2023-24). He has played 79 matches in total and scored 2,128 run at a strike rate of 125 with 18 fifties and a highest of 89.

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Rathi was bought in the IPL 2025 auction for his base price of INR 30 lakh ($40,000) but has paid about INR 9.37 lakh ($10,000) in fines. He also served one-match suspension during the season but still ended up as LSG's highest wicket taker with 14 scalps in 13 games.

Bought for INR 3 million, LSG's Rathi pays nearly INR 1 million in fines for 'notebook' celebration and reveals why he does it

Pant reached the century - his second of the IPL history - with a four towards the long off area on one leg. He then went on to perform a backflip and jumping lightly on the ground as if coming to rest.

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Out of their total purse of INR 120 crore, LSG spent a whopping INR 70 crore on just four players Rishabh Pant (INR 27 crore), Nicholas Pooran (INR 21 crore), Ravi Bishnoi (INR 11 crore), and Mayank Yadav (INR 11 crore).

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Lucknow Super Giants bowler Digvesh Rathi has been handed a one match suspension after he was involved in a heated argument with SunRisers Hyderabad batter Abhishek Sharma on Monday (May 19).

IPL 2025: LSG's Digvesh Rathi handed one-match ban after spat with Abhishek Sharma

The defeat against SRH means LSG are no longer in the IPL 2025 Playoffs race, leaving Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals to scramble for the final spot.

IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant reflects on LSG's poor show, says 'became difficult to close out gaps'

The IPL fined LSG captain Rishabh Pant for the second time this edition for the same offence under Article 2.22 of the IPL's Code of Conduct. Sports, Cricket

From bad to worse! IPL slap hefty fine on LSG captain Rishabh Pant for slow over-rate against MI

It was the Mumbai Indians' 150th victory in the Indian Premier League, the first time for any team in the league. Suryakumar Yadav broke some records too. Sports, Cricket

MI vs LSG: Record-breaker Bumrah helps Mumbai Indians register fifth straight win in IPL 2025

He clocked his highest speed of 156.7kph last season, but it dipped drastically this time, with his top speed against the Mumbai Indians being 142.7kph. Sports, Cricket

IPL 2025: Mayank Yadav removes Rohit Sharma on return to cricket but loses pace after injury layoff

After the match, LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka, with whom he had a fall out last season after a loss, came to meet Rahul but the batter showed only necessary courtesy. Sports Cricket

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Avesh's heroics took some of the attention away from Suryavanshi, who was handed his chance after Rajasthan skipper was ruled out due to injury. Sports, Cricket

LSG’s Avesh Khan bowls perfect last over to deny Rajasthan Royals a win in IPL 2025

Digvesh Rathi and Aiden Markram were allowed to complete their overs head of Bishnoi. LSG turned to pacers in the last five overs which did the undoing vs CSK. Cricket Sports

IPL 2025 | 'Captain thinks with...,' LSG spinner Ravi Bishnoi on why Pant didn't let him bowl fourth over during loss vs CSK

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Shami aims to continue 'ground-level hard work' amid prolonged India snub

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