Less than a month after the conclusion of the IPL season, the league is already witnessing significant movement behind the scenes. The biggest development involves Rishabh Pant, along with notable names such as Kuldeep Yadav and Yuvraj Singh.According to Cricbuzz, Pant is poised for a return to Delhi Capitals as the franchise prepares for a fresh management structure. With Parth Jindal-led JSW set to oversee the franchise for the next two seasons, Delhi Capitals have initiated a trade arrangement with Lucknow Super Giants.&nbsp;The proposed deal will see Pant return to Delhi Capitals, the franchise he represented from 2016 to 2024 before being released ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. Cricbuzz had earlier reported on May 29 that a trade involving Pant was under consideration. As part of the agreement, Kuldeep Yadav is expected to move to Lucknow Super Giants. The swap effectively marks a homecoming for both players, with Pant having strong ties to Delhi cricket and Kuldeep associated with Uttar Pradesh cricket. One of the primary hurdles in completing the trade was Pant's record IPL salary of Rs 27 crore.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sources indicate that the wicketkeeper-batter has agreed to a significant pay cut to facilitate the move, similar to the adjustment made by Ravindra Jadeja when he joined Rajasthan Royals last season. It is understood that Pant's revised contract value will be around Rs 15 crore, still slightly above half of his previous salary. Kuldeep Yadav, meanwhile, is expected to continue at his existing remuneration of Rs 13.25 crore with Lucknow Super Giants.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/how-a-missed-flight-made-folarin-balogun-a-us-citizen-and-team-usa-fifa-world-cup-star-1781884416937">How a missed flight made Folarin Balogun a US citizen and team USA FIFA World Cup star</a>&nbsp;Pant's departure from LSG had become increasingly likely after the franchise decided a change in direction and leadership was necessary. Even before the IPL season concluded, discussions had reportedly taken place regarding his stepping down from the captaincy. Under his leadership, Lucknow Super Giants endured two disappointing campaigns, including a last-place finish this season. Pant featured in 111 matches for Delhi Capitals between 2016 and 2024, missing the entire 2023 season due to injury.&nbsp;&nbsp;He also captained the franchise in 43 matches across three seasons before being released ahead of the 2025 mega auction following disagreements with the then Delhi Capitals management under the GMR Group. However, JSW chairman Parth Jindal has remained a strong admirer of Pant and is believed to have supported the move to bring him back. Despite the return, Pant is not expected to automatically reclaim the captaincy, even if leadership changes occur within the team. The trade documents have reportedly been submitted to the BCCI and are currently awaiting approval.<h2>Yuvraj Singh to join Delhi Capitals coaching staff?</h2>In another major development, former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh is expected to join the Delhi Capitals coaching staff. With JSW taking charge of cricket operations, Sourav Ganguly is set to return as the franchise's head of cricketing affairs. Ganguly is understood to have played a key role in bringing Yuvraj into the support staff structure.&nbsp;As a result, current head coach Hemang Badani may no longer have a role with the franchise. Delhi Capitals finished sixth in the recently concluded IPL season under Badani and captain Axar Patel. Despite a strong start to the campaign, the team lost momentum during the second half and failed to secure a playoff berth.

Rishabh Pant is set for a sensational return to Delhi Capitals in a trade involving Kuldeep Yadav and Lucknow Super Giants. Yuvraj Singh may also join the DC coaching staff as JSW takes charge of franchise operations ahead of IPL 2026

Less than a month after the conclusion of the IPL season, the league is already witnessing significant movement behind the scenes. The biggest development involves Rishabh Pant, along with notable names such as Kuldeep Yadav and Yuvraj Singh. According to Cricbuzz, Pant is poised for a return to Delhi Capitals as the franchise prepares for a fresh management structure. With Parth Jindal-led JSW set to oversee the franchise for the next two seasons, Delhi Capitals have initiated a trade arrangement with Lucknow Super Giants. The proposed deal will see Pant return to Delhi Capitals, the franchise he represented from 2016 to 2024 before being released ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. Cricbuzz had earlier reported on May 29 that a trade involving Pant was under consideration. As part of the agreement, Kuldeep Yadav is expected to move to Lucknow Super Giants. The swap effectively marks a homecoming for both players, with Pant having strong ties to Delhi cricket and Kuldeep associated with Uttar Pradesh cricket. One of the primary hurdles in completing the trade was Pant's record IPL salary of Rs 27 crore. Sources indicate that the wicketkeeper-batter has agreed to a significant pay cut to facilitate the move, similar to the adjustment made by Ravindra Jadeja when he joined Rajasthan Royals last season. It is understood that Pant's revised contract value will be around Rs 15 crore, still slightly above half of his previous salary. Kuldeep Yadav, meanwhile, is expected to continue at his existing remuneration of Rs 13.25 crore with Lucknow Super Giants. Also Read: How a missed flight made Folarin Balogun a US citizen and team USA FIFA World Cup star Pant's departure from LSG had become increasingly likely after the franchise decided a change in direction and leadership was necessary. Even before the IPL season concluded, discussions had reportedly taken place regarding his stepping down from the captaincy. Under his leadership, Lucknow Super Giants endured two disappointing campaigns, including a last-place finish this season. Pant featured in 111 matches for Delhi Capitals between 2016 and 2024, missing the entire 2023 season due to injury. He also captained the franchise in 43 matches across three seasons before being released ahead of the 2025 mega auction following disagreements with the then Delhi Capitals management under the GMR Group. However, JSW chairman Parth Jindal has remained a strong admirer of Pant and is believed to have supported the move to bring him back. Despite the return, Pant is not expected to automatically reclaim the captaincy, even if leadership changes occur within the team. The trade documents have reportedly been submitted to the BCCI and are currently awaiting approval. Yuvraj Singh to join Delhi Capitals coaching staff? In another major development, former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh is expected to join the Delhi Capitals coaching staff. With JSW taking charge of cricket operations, Sourav Ganguly is set to return as the franchise's head of cricketing affairs. Ganguly is understood to have played a key role in bringing Yuvraj into the support staff structure. As a result, current head coach Hemang Badani may no longer have a role with the franchise. Delhi Capitals finished sixth in the recently concluded IPL season under Badani and captain Axar Patel. Despite a strong start to the campaign, the team lost momentum during the second half and failed to secure a playoff berth.

According to report, Rishabh Pant is set to rejoin Delhi Capitals in a trade involving Kuldeep Yadav, while Yuvraj Singh may join DC's coaching staff

Is Rishabh Pant headed back to Delhi Capitals? Kuldeep Yadav trade buzz grows

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has stepped down as captain of the Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL) following a disappointing 2026 season, with the franchise confirming that his request was accepted with immediate effect. The Lucknow-based franchise posted a statement on X on Friday (May 29), announcing that the 28-year-old left-handed batter, who was signed for a record INR 27 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction, had personally asked to be relieved of leadership duties after a poor campaign that saw LSG finish 10th in the table.&nbsp;In an official statement, LSG stated, “Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) wish to formally announce that Rishabh Pant has requested to be relieved of his captaincy duties with the franchise, and the franchisee has accepted his request with immediate effect."

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LSG Director of Cricket Tom Moody added that such decisions are never easy and thanked Pant for his efforts in the role.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Rishabh approached the franchisee with this request and we have respectfully accepted it. These decisions are never easy. We are grateful for everything Rishabh has brought to this dressing room as captain. Our focus now is on the collective, rebuilding and restructuring to reach the best standards," said Tom Moody.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/vinesh-phogat-set-for-asian-games-trials-after-supreme-court-upholds-delhi-hc-order-1780049015464">Vinesh Phogat set for Asian Games trials after Supreme Court upholds Delhi HC order</a><h3>Pant’s stint as captain</h3>Pant was appointed skipper ahead of IPL 2025 after joining LSG for a record-breaking fee, however, in his first season, LSG managed to win only six of their 14 league games, failing to reach the playoffs.&nbsp;His personal form also struggled, as he managed 269 runs in 13 innings that season, but despite the setback, he continued as captain into IPL 2026.&nbsp;This year also proved similarly challenging, with Pant scoring 312 runs in 13 innings at a strike rate of 138.05. Under his leadership, LSG again had a poor run, winning just four of their 14 matches and finishing at the bottom of the standings.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/smart-glasses-banned-in-ipl-bcci-announces-strict-security-rules-1780050013857">Smart glasses banned in IPL? BCCI announces strict security rules</a><h3>Potential replacements</h3>With the leadership role now vacant, LSG may look at several options for their next captain. Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh are among the frontrunners, both currently serving as T20I captains for South Africa and Australia respectively, while Nicholas Pooran, who has prior international captaincy experience with the West Indies and currently leads MI New York in Major League Cricket, can also be considered for the role.

Since joining LSG for INR 27 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction, Rishabh Pant captained the franchise in 28 matches, managing just 10 wins.

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has stepped down as captain of the Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL) following a disappointing 2026 season, with the franchise confirming that his request was accepted with immediate effect. The Lucknow-based franchise posted a statement on X on Friday (May 29), announcing that the 28-year-old left-handed batter, who was signed for a record INR 27 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction, had personally asked to be relieved of leadership duties after a poor campaign that saw LSG finish 10th in the table. In an official statement, LSG stated, “Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) wish to formally announce that Rishabh Pant has requested to be relieved of his captaincy duties with the franchise, and the franchisee has accepted his request with immediate effect."

Since joining LSG for INR 27 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction, Rishabh Pant captained the franchise in 28 matches, managing just 10 wins.

IPL 2026: Rishabh Pant resigns as LSG captain following last-place finish

Rajasthan Royals (RR) beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2026 match on Tuesday (May 19) and LSG coach Justin Langer is in awe of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who scored 38-ball 93 as RR chased down 221 in 19.1 overs. The win put RR a step closer to the IPL 2026 playoffs while LSG suffered ninth defeat of the season in 13 matches. Langer was particular impressed by 15-year-old's six-hitting ability and said it was a 'privilege to watch him bat'. Sooryavanshi currently holds the Orange Cap for most runs with 579 runs in 13 matches at an average of 44.53 and a strike rate of 236.22 - also the best in the season.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/it-was-gruesome-there-was-nothing-left-in-tank-virat-kohli-on-leaving-test-captaincy-rift-with-sourav-ganguly-most-successful-india-test-captain-1779203786382">'There was nothing left in tank': Virat Kohli on leaving Test captaincy</a><h2>Langer in awe of Sooryavanshi</h2>Langer is a former Australian opener with 100 Tests to his name. As a coach, he was guided Australia to a T20 World Cup title and has won multiple Big Bash League (BBL) trophies with Perth Scorchers. Speaking on Sooryavanshi's batting, Langer said: "The scary thing is, the best way to learn how to make runs is to make runs, not by hitting some big sixes, and he makes runs over and over and over again. So the scary thing going forward, if the expressions on the face of Mitch Starc and Nortje and every bowler tell a story now, what about when he learns how to bat?"My gosh, he's so young. He's a brilliant, brilliant player and it's a real privilege to watch him bat actually."<h2>Sooryavanshi rewrites record books in IPL 2026</h2>Sooryavanshi's 579 runs in 13 matches are so far the most by a batter in IPL 2026 and so is his strike rate of 236.22. The 15-year-old has hit 53 sixes this season - the most by any batter and second most overall in an IPL 2026 behind Chris Gayle's 59. With one more match left at least, Sooryvanshi has a chance to surpass Gayle in sixes hit in a single IPL season.The Royals batter has hit three fifties and one hundred in IPL 2026 with his highest being 103 vs SRH during which he smacked 12 sixes - the most in an innings in IPL 2026.

Sooryavanshi smacked 38-ball 93 vs LSG in IPL 2026 on Tuesday (May 19) as RR chased down 221-run target in 19.1 overs to step closer to the playoffs.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2026 match on Tuesday (May 19) and LSG coach Justin Langer is in awe of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who scored 38-ball 93 as RR chased down 221 in 19.1 overs. The win put RR a step closer to the IPL 2026 playoffs while LSG suffered ninth defeat of the season in 13 matches. Langer was particular impressed by 15-year-old's six-hitting ability and said it was a 'privilege to watch him bat'. Sooryavanshi currently holds the Orange Cap for most runs with 579 runs in 13 matches at an average of 44.53 and a strike rate of 236.22 - also the best in the season. Also Read - 'There was nothing left in tank': Virat Kohli on leaving Test captaincy Langer in awe of Sooryavanshi Langer is a former Australian opener with 100 Tests to his name. As a coach, he was guided Australia to a T20 World Cup title and has won multiple Big Bash League (BBL) trophies with Perth Scorchers. Speaking on Sooryavanshi's batting, Langer said: "The scary thing is, the best way to learn how to make runs is to make runs, not by hitting some big sixes, and he makes runs over and over and over again. So the scary thing going forward, if the expressions on the face of Mitch Starc and Nortje and every bowler tell a story now, what about when he learns how to bat? "My gosh, he's so young. He's a brilliant, brilliant player and it's a real privilege to watch him bat actually." Sooryavanshi rewrites record books in IPL 2026 Sooryavanshi's 579 runs in 13 matches are so far the most by a batter in IPL 2026 and so is his strike rate of 236.22. The 15-year-old has hit 53 sixes this season - the most by any batter and second most overall in an IPL 2026 behind Chris Gayle's 59. With one more match left at least, Sooryvanshi has a chance to surpass Gayle in sixes hit in a single IPL season. The Royals batter has hit three fifties and one hundred in IPL 2026 with his highest being 103 vs SRH during which he smacked 12 sixes - the most in an innings in IPL 2026.

Sooryavanshi smacked 38-ball 93 vs LSG in IPL 2026 on Tuesday (May 19) as RR chased down 221-run target in 19.1 overs to step closer to the playoffs.

'What about when he learns how to bat?' LSG coach Langer in awe of RR's 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Rajasthan Royals (RR) beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by seven wickets in IPL 2026 match on Tuesday (May 19) in Jaipur and inched closer towards the final playoff spot. Chasing a total of 221, RR reached the target in 19.1 overs, thanks to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 38-ball 93. With the win, RR moved to fourth spot on the points table and a win in their last league game against Mumbai Indians (MI) will put them into the playoff over everybody else. LSG, which are already out of the contention, suffered ninth defeat in 13 games played with one more match left in the season for the them.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bbl-heads-to-chennai-for-season-opener-in-december-2026-in-historic-first-cricket-australia-green-signal-tnca-bcci-bbl-2026-december-1779201671358">BBL heads to Chennai for season opener in December 2026 in historic first</a><h2>Sooryavanshi dismantles LSG</h2>Chasing the 221-run target, Sooryavanshi and skipper Yashasvi Jaiswal started off the block really quickly and added 75 runs for the first wicket before Jaiswal was dismissed on 43 off 23 balls. The teen prodigy took over the next seven overs as RR smashed 105 runs in next 45 balls before Sooryavanshi was dismissed on 93 of 38 balls. Lhuan-dre Pretorius (7) could not bat as well as other RR batters but Dhruv Jurel (53 not out off 38) and Donovan Ferreira (16 not out off 10) took RR home in 19.1 overs.<h2>LSG batters do their part</h2>Batting first in Jaipur, LSG openers Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglis added 109 runs for the first wicket in just 8.2 overs before Inglis was dismissed on 29-ball 60. Marsh kept going afterwards, adding 42 runs with Nicholas Pooran (16) for the second wicket and 64 runs for the third wicket with skipper Rishabh Pant (35 off 23). Marsh was eventually dismissed on the penultimate all of the innings on 96 off 57 balls as LSG finished at 220/5 in 20 overs.

Rajasthan Royals inched closer to a playoff spot with seven-wicket win over LSG in IPL 2026 on Tuesday (May 19) in Jaipur. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 38-ball 93 helped RR reach 221-run target in 19.1 overs.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by seven wickets in IPL 2026 match on Tuesday (May 19) in Jaipur and inched closer towards the final playoff spot. Chasing a total of 221, RR reached the target in 19.1 overs, thanks to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 38-ball 93. With the win, RR moved to fourth spot on the points table and a win in their last league game against Mumbai Indians (MI) will put them into the playoff over everybody else. LSG, which are already out of the contention, suffered ninth defeat in 13 games played with one more match left in the season for the them. Also Read - BBL heads to Chennai for season opener in December 2026 in historic first Sooryavanshi dismantles LSG Chasing the 221-run target, Sooryavanshi and skipper Yashasvi Jaiswal started off the block really quickly and added 75 runs for the first wicket before Jaiswal was dismissed on 43 off 23 balls. The teen prodigy took over the next seven overs as RR smashed 105 runs in next 45 balls before Sooryavanshi was dismissed on 93 of 38 balls. Lhuan-dre Pretorius (7) could not bat as well as other RR batters but Dhruv Jurel (53 not out off 38) and Donovan Ferreira (16 not out off 10) took RR home in 19.1 overs. LSG batters do their part Batting first in Jaipur, LSG openers Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglis added 109 runs for the first wicket in just 8.2 overs before Inglis was dismissed on 29-ball 60. Marsh kept going afterwards, adding 42 runs with Nicholas Pooran (16) for the second wicket and 64 runs for the third wicket with skipper Rishabh Pant (35 off 23). Marsh was eventually dismissed on the penultimate all of the innings on 96 off 57 balls as LSG finished at 220/5 in 20 overs.

Rajasthan Royals inched closer to a playoff spot with seven-wicket win over LSG in IPL 2026 on Tuesday (May 19) in Jaipur. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 38-ball 93 helped RR reach 221-run target in 19.1 overs.

Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants? Check result

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) beat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by seven wickets in IPL 2026 match on Friday (May 15) in Lucknow. Chasing a modest total of 188, LSG were on fire as they added 135 runs for the opening wicket before reaching the target in 16.4 overs. Already out of playoff race, the win doesn't affect LSG's standing as they still stay last on the points table with eight points from four wins and eight losses in 12 matches. CSK, on the other hand, suffered a jolt to their playoff contention after sixth loss of the season as they stand sixth with 12 points from six wins in 12 matches.<h2>LSG register win but to no avail</h2>Chasing the total, LSG were always in control, thanks to openers Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglis. The Aussie duo added 135 runs for the opening wicket in 11.3 overs before being dismissed on consecutive balls. Marsh was aggressor of two, scoring 90 off 38 balls and Inglis ably supported him with 36 off 32. Abdul Samad, who came to bat at two down, was dismissed quickly as well on 7 runs before Nicholas Pooran (32 not out off 17) and Mukul Choudhary (13 not out off 10) took the team home in 16.4 overs.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-kkr-issue-fitness-update-on-varun-chakaravarthy-ahead-of-gt-clash-1778856912306">IPL 2026: KKR issue fitness update on Varun Chakaravarthy ahead of GT clash</a>The win, however, doesn't do them any good as they are already out of playoff race. LSG had started the season well with two wins in first three games before losing six on the trot and getting out playoffs. In the last three matches, however, they have again notched up two wins but too little too late for them.<h2>CSK playoff chances take a hit</h2>Batting first in Lucknow, CSK lost skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (13) and Sanju Samson (20) inside powerplay before Urvil Patel joined them back in dressing room in the eighth over. At 52/3, Kartik Sharma (71) and Dewald Brevis (25) joined forces and added 70 runs for the fourth wicket before both of them departed in space of eight balls and CKS were 142/5 in 16 overs. Shivam Dube (32 not out off 16) and Prashant Veer (13 unbeaten) then added 45 runs in the last four overs as CSK finished 187/5 in 20 overs.The loss has put a dent in CSK's playoff chances as they sit on 12 points from 12 matches with two more games left for them this season. They'd have to win both of them and hope for other results to go their way as well if they are to play in playoffs.

Lucknow Super Giants beat Chennai Super Kings by seven wickets to register only fourth win in 12 matches in IPL 2026 season. CSK, on the other hand, suffered sixth loss in 12 matches.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) beat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by seven wickets in IPL 2026 match on Friday (May 15) in Lucknow. Chasing a modest total of 188, LSG were on fire as they added 135 runs for the opening wicket before reaching the target in 16.4 overs. Already out of playoff race, the win doesn't affect LSG's standing as they still stay last on the points table with eight points from four wins and eight losses in 12 matches. CSK, on the other hand, suffered a jolt to their playoff contention after sixth loss of the season as they stand sixth with 12 points from six wins in 12 matches. LSG register win but to no avail Chasing the total, LSG were always in control, thanks to openers Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglis. The Aussie duo added 135 runs for the opening wicket in 11.3 overs before being dismissed on consecutive balls. Marsh was aggressor of two, scoring 90 off 38 balls and Inglis ably supported him with 36 off 32. Abdul Samad, who came to bat at two down, was dismissed quickly as well on 7 runs before Nicholas Pooran (32 not out off 17) and Mukul Choudhary (13 not out off 10) took the team home in 16.4 overs. Also Read - IPL 2026: KKR issue fitness update on Varun Chakaravarthy ahead of GT clash The win, however, doesn't do them any good as they are already out of playoff race. LSG had started the season well with two wins in first three games before losing six on the trot and getting out playoffs. In the last three matches, however, they have again notched up two wins but too little too late for them. CSK playoff chances take a hit Batting first in Lucknow, CSK lost skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (13) and Sanju Samson (20) inside powerplay before Urvil Patel joined them back in dressing room in the eighth over. At 52/3, Kartik Sharma (71) and Dewald Brevis (25) joined forces and added 70 runs for the fourth wicket before both of them departed in space of eight balls and CKS were 142/5 in 16 overs. Shivam Dube (32 not out off 16) and Prashant Veer (13 unbeaten) then added 45 runs in the last four overs as CSK finished 187/5 in 20 overs. The loss has put a dent in CSK's playoff chances as they sit on 12 points from 12 matches with two more games left for them this season. They'd have to win both of them and hope for other results to go their way as well if they are to play in playoffs.

Lucknow Super Giants beat Chennai Super Kings by seven wickets to register only fourth win in 12 matches in IPL 2026 season. CSK, on the other hand, suffered sixth loss in 12 matches.

Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings? Check result

Lucknow Super Giants kept their playoff hopes alive with a thrilling win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a rain-hit IPL 2026 clash at Ekana Cricket Stadium on Thursday (May 7). Reduced to 19 overs per side due to multiple rain delays, LSG posted an imposing 209/3, thanks to a brilliant century from Mitchell Marsh, his second hundred in IPL history. Following the interruption, RCB were handed a revised target of 213. However, Prince Yadav turned the game in LSG’s favour with a superb three-wicket spell, including the early dismissal of Virat Kohli for a duck off just two deliveries.&nbsp;Skipper Rajat Patidar responded with a brillliant half-century, while Tim David smashed a quickfire 40 from 17 balls, but RCB eventually finished at 203/6, falling nine runs short.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-won-yesterday-s-ipl-2026-match-between-lsg-vs-royal-challengers-bengaluru-check-result-1778208806891">IPL 2026 | How LSG snapped six-loss streak for win vs RCB in rain-affected game</a>&nbsp;The victory was only LSG’s third of the season, but it ensured they remain mathematically in contention for a playoff spot, although their road to qualification remains extremely difficult.<h2>How LSG can still reach the IPL 2026 playoffs</h2>LSG need to win each of their remaining four league matches to finish on 14 points. While that tally has previously been enough to secure a playoff berth, but the race this season is considerably tighter, with several teams packed closely together in the middle of the table.&nbsp;A major concern for LSG is their poor net run rate of -0.934, which could prove costly in a packed standings battle. Even if they win all four games, they may require convincing margins of victory to improve their NRR significantly.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-rcb-vs-lsg-watch-prince-bowls-king-kohli-gets-clean-bowled-on-ball-of-tournament-1778218373270">IPL 2026 | 'Prince trumps King': Kohli gets clean bowled on ball of tournament - WATCH</a>&nbsp;Their qualification hopes will also depend heavily on other results going their way, with rival mid-table sides needing to drop crucial points during the closing stages of the league phase. &nbsp;In short, LSG’s playoff path is no longer entirely in their own hands, as they must maintain a perfect run while hoping for favourable outcomes elsewhere in the tournament.<h2>LSG remaining fixtures</h2><ul><li>May 10: vs CSK&nbsp;</li><li>May 15: vs CSK&nbsp;</li><li>May 19: vs RR&nbsp;</li><li>May 23: vs PBKS&nbsp;</li></ul>

IPL 2026: Are Lucknow Super Giants still in contention for a top-four spot? Check the details below.

Lucknow Super Giants kept their playoff hopes alive with a thrilling win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a rain-hit IPL 2026 clash at Ekana Cricket Stadium on Thursday (May 7). Reduced to 19 overs per side due to multiple rain delays, LSG posted an imposing 209/3, thanks to a brilliant century from Mitchell Marsh, his second hundred in IPL history. Following the interruption, RCB were handed a revised target of 213. However, Prince Yadav turned the game in LSG’s favour with a superb three-wicket spell, including the early dismissal of Virat Kohli for a duck off just two deliveries. Skipper Rajat Patidar responded with a brillliant half-century, while Tim David smashed a quickfire 40 from 17 balls, but RCB eventually finished at 203/6, falling nine runs short. Also Read - IPL 2026 | How LSG snapped six-loss streak for win vs RCB in rain-affected game The victory was only LSG’s third of the season, but it ensured they remain mathematically in contention for a playoff spot, although their road to qualification remains extremely difficult. How LSG can still reach the IPL 2026 playoffs LSG need to win each of their remaining four league matches to finish on 14 points. While that tally has previously been enough to secure a playoff berth, but the race this season is considerably tighter, with several teams packed closely together in the middle of the table. A major concern for LSG is their poor net run rate of -0.934, which could prove costly in a packed standings battle. Even if they win all four games, they may require convincing margins of victory to improve their NRR significantly. Also Read - IPL 2026 | 'Prince trumps King': Kohli gets clean bowled on ball of tournament - WATCH Their qualification hopes will also depend heavily on other results going their way, with rival mid-table sides needing to drop crucial points during the closing stages of the league phase. In short, LSG’s playoff path is no longer entirely in their own hands, as they must maintain a perfect run while hoping for favourable outcomes elsewhere in the tournament. LSG remaining fixtures May 10: vs CSK May 15: vs CSK May 19: vs RR May 23: vs PBKS

IPL 2026: Are Lucknow Super Giants still in contention for a top-four spot? Check the details below.

IPL 2026 Playoffs: Can Lucknow Super Giants still secure a top 4 spot?

The IPL 2026 match 50 between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Thursday (May 7) saw arguably the best ball of the season being bowled at Lucknow. Chasing the DLS revised target of 213 in 19 overs, defending champions RCB had already lost Jacob Bethell in the first over before LSG's Prince Yadav struck in the second over. Bowling his first over of the match, the Lucknow quick, who plays for Delhi in the domestic circuit, clean bowled India great and Delhi teammate Virat Kohli for a duck. With two down for nine runs in first eight balls of the chase, RCB could not recover properly and lost the game by nine runs.<h2>Prince trumps King Kohli with ball of tournament</h2>Kohli had played just ball so far in the innings when Price bowled a searing inswinger at good length. The ball went past Kohli's defence as he tried to meet the ball and hit the stumps. The off stump was uprooted and Kohli couldn't believe it. Prince was jubilant in celebration as leaped through the air and punched some as well. Have a look at what could be the ball of the tournament:

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<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-won-yesterday-s-ipl-2026-match-between-lsg-vs-royal-challengers-bengaluru-check-result-1778208806891">LSG hold off RCB to snap six-game losing streak</a></h2>LSG are going through a horrid tournament in IPL 2026 but they were on song against RCB on Thursday (May 7). Batting first, Mitchell Marsh took the charge and scored 111 off 56 balls. Marsh was ably supported by Nicholas Pooran (38) in the middle before Rishabh Pant played a 10-ball 32 runs unbeaten cameo to take the team past 200. LSG eventually finished at 209/4 in 19 overs in the rain-affected match.Chasing the total, RCB tried their best with skipper Rajat Patidar scoring a brilliant 29-ball 61 before Tim David (40), Krunal Pandya (28) and Romario Shepherd (23) tried their best but the team fell short by nine runs and managed 203/6 in 19 overs.&nbsp;

LSG's Prince Yadav cleaned bowled RCB's Virat Kohli on a searing inswinger which set Kohli's off stump cartwheeling on what could be the ball of the tournament.

The IPL 2026 match 50 between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Thursday (May 7) saw arguably the best ball of the season being bowled at Lucknow. Chasing the DLS revised target of 213 in 19 overs, defending champions RCB had already lost Jacob Bethell in the first over before LSG's Prince Yadav struck in the second over. Bowling his first over of the match, the Lucknow quick, who plays for Delhi in the domestic circuit, clean bowled India great and Delhi teammate Virat Kohli for a duck. With two down for nine runs in first eight balls of the chase, RCB could not recover properly and lost the game by nine runs. Prince trumps King Kohli with ball of tournament Kohli had played just ball so far in the innings when Price bowled a searing inswinger at good length. The ball went past Kohli's defence as he tried to meet the ball and hit the stumps. The off stump was uprooted and Kohli couldn't believe it. Prince was jubilant in celebration as leaped through the air and punched some as well. Have a look at what could be the ball of the tournament:

LSG's Prince Yadav cleaned bowled RCB's Virat Kohli on a searing inswinger which set Kohli's off stump cartwheeling on what could be the ball of the tournament.

IPL 2026 | 'Prince trumps King': Kohli gets clean bowled on ball of tournament - WATCH

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) beat defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by nine runs via DLS method in IPL 2026 match on Thursday (May 7) in Lucknow. Batting first, LSG scored 209/3 in 19 overs after rain reduced the overs. For Lucknow, Mitchell Marsh scored 56-ball 111 while Nicholas Pooran and Rishabh Pant played cameos of 38 and 32, respectively. Chasing the revised target of 213, RCB gave it all but eventually fell short by nine runs, scoring 203/6 in 19 overs. This was LSG's third win in the season and first after six consecutive losses as they sit last on the points table with six points from three wins and seven losses in 10 matches. For RCB, it was fourth loss in 10 matches as they sit third on the table with 12 points from six wins.<h2>RCB give it a go but fall short</h2>Chasing 2013, RCB lost openers Jacob Bethell and Virat Kohli in the first eight balls with just nine runs on the board. Devdutt Padikkal and skipper Rajat Patidar then added 95 runs for the third wicket to bring RCB back in chase. Three quick wickets including Padikkal (34), Patidar (61) and Jitesh Sharma (1) in nine balls between overs 11 and 12 again left RCB hanging by a thread. Tim David (40 off 17), Krunal Pandya (28 off 16), and Romario Shepherd (23 off 15) tried their best but RCB could manage only 203/6 in 19 overs.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/shocking-ticket-scandal-at-ksca-behind-moving-ipl-2026-final-from-bengaluru-to-ahmedabad-bcci-secretary-devajit-saikia-10000-complimentary-passes-1778162471182">Shocking ticket scandal behind moving IPL final from Bengaluru: BCCI Secretary</a><h2>LSG batters make merry</h2>LSG batters have not been able to produce performance noteworthy of appreciation barring a couple games. Against RCB, however, the top order was on song with Mitchell Marsh leading the charge. The Aussie T20I skipper first added 95 runs with opening partner Arshin Kulkarni (17) and then 70 runs for the second wicket with Nicholas Pooran (38) before being dismissed on a handsome 111 off 56 balls. Skipper Pant's 10-ball 32 cameo ensure that LSG finish past 200 and so they did at 209/3 in 19 overs.

LSG beat RCB by nine runs via DLS method in rain-affected IPL 2026 match to snap their six-game losing streak. Chasing 213, RCB tried hard but managed 203/6 against LSG's 209/3.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) beat defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by nine runs via DLS method in IPL 2026 match on Thursday (May 7) in Lucknow. Batting first, LSG scored 209/3 in 19 overs after rain reduced the overs. For Lucknow, Mitchell Marsh scored 56-ball 111 while Nicholas Pooran and Rishabh Pant played cameos of 38 and 32, respectively. Chasing the revised target of 213, RCB gave it all but eventually fell short by nine runs, scoring 203/6 in 19 overs. This was LSG's third win in the season and first after six consecutive losses as they sit last on the points table with six points from three wins and seven losses in 10 matches. For RCB, it was fourth loss in 10 matches as they sit third on the table with 12 points from six wins. RCB give it a go but fall short Chasing 2013, RCB lost openers Jacob Bethell and Virat Kohli in the first eight balls with just nine runs on the board. Devdutt Padikkal and skipper Rajat Patidar then added 95 runs for the third wicket to bring RCB back in chase. Three quick wickets including Padikkal (34), Patidar (61) and Jitesh Sharma (1) in nine balls between overs 11 and 12 again left RCB hanging by a thread. Tim David (40 off 17), Krunal Pandya (28 off 16), and Romario Shepherd (23 off 15) tried their best but RCB could manage only 203/6 in 19 overs. Also Read - Shocking ticket scandal behind moving IPL final from Bengaluru: BCCI Secretary LSG batters make merry LSG batters have not been able to produce performance noteworthy of appreciation barring a couple games. Against RCB, however, the top order was on song with Mitchell Marsh leading the charge. The Aussie T20I skipper first added 95 runs with opening partner Arshin Kulkarni (17) and then 70 runs for the second wicket with Nicholas Pooran (38) before being dismissed on a handsome 111 off 56 balls. Skipper Pant's 10-ball 32 cameo ensure that LSG finish past 200 and so they did at 209/3 in 19 overs.

LSG beat RCB by nine runs via DLS method in rain-affected IPL 2026 match to snap their six-game losing streak. Chasing 213, RCB tried hard but managed 203/6 against LSG's 209/3.

Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru? Check result

Lucknow Super Giants suffered their seventh defeat of IPL 2026, going down to Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday (May 4). LSG posted huge 228/5, powered by Nicholas Pooran’s blistering 63 off 21 balls and a valuable 44 from Mitchell Marsh. In reply, Mumbai took control early, with Rohit Sharma (84 off 44) and Ryan Rickelton (83 off 32) putting on a commanding 143-run opening stand to guide the chase in 18.4 overs and seal a six-wicket win.&nbsp;After the match, Pant admitted that his team would need a fair bit of “luck” to remain in contention for a top-four finish. He isn’t wrong, as LSG are now heavily dependent on the results of the other teams.&nbsp;However, on the positive side, LSG’s record - nine matches, two wins and seven losses, are same as MI’s before this game. And if MI can still qualify, so can LSG.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-won-yesterdays-ipl-2026-match-between-mi-vs-lucknow-super-giants-check-result-1777947629363">Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants? check result</a><h3>What LSG must do to qualify</h3><ul><li>For LSG, though, the margin for error is gone. They must win all five of their remaining fixtures, against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Chennai Super Kings (twice), Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings to reach 14 points.</li><li>Strong teams like Sunrisers Hyderabad, RR and PBKS should keep winning and move ahead to 16+ points.</li><li>&nbsp;Teams like RCB and Gujarat Titans should lose most of their matches and stay at 14 points or less.</li><li>The mid-table group, including CSK, Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders should not go on winning streaks. LSG’s two remaining games against CSK offer a direct chance to limit one rival, but the others must drop points elsewhere. If all these conditions fall into place, LSG could go into a tie for the fourth playoff spot at 14 points. However, with a poor Net Run Rate of -1.106, they would also need big wins in their last few final matches to stay competitive on the tiebreaker.</li></ul>

After the match, Pant admitted that his team would need a fair bit of “luck” to remain in contention for a top-four finish. He isn’t wrong, as LSG are now heavily dependent on the results of the other teams.

Lucknow Super Giants suffered their seventh defeat of IPL 2026, going down to Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday (May 4). LSG posted huge 228/5, powered by Nicholas Pooran’s blistering 63 off 21 balls and a valuable 44 from Mitchell Marsh. In reply, Mumbai took control early, with Rohit Sharma (84 off 44) and Ryan Rickelton (83 off 32) putting on a commanding 143-run opening stand to guide the chase in 18.4 overs and seal a six-wicket win. After the match, Pant admitted that his team would need a fair bit of “luck” to remain in contention for a top-four finish. He isn’t wrong, as LSG are now heavily dependent on the results of the other teams. However, on the positive side, LSG’s record - nine matches, two wins and seven losses, are same as MI’s before this game. And if MI can still qualify, so can LSG. Also Read - Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants? check result What LSG must do to qualify For LSG, though, the margin for error is gone. They must win all five of their remaining fixtures, against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Chennai Super Kings (twice), Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings to reach 14 points. Strong teams like Sunrisers Hyderabad, RR and PBKS should keep winning and move ahead to 16+ points. Teams like RCB and Gujarat Titans should lose most of their matches and stay at 14 points or less. The mid-table group, including CSK, Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders should not go on winning streaks. LSG’s two remaining games against CSK offer a direct chance to limit one rival, but the others must drop points elsewhere. If all these conditions fall into place, LSG could go into a tie for the fourth playoff spot at 14 points. However, with a poor Net Run Rate of -1.106, they would also need big wins in their last few final matches to stay competitive on the tiebreaker.

After the match, Pant admitted that his team would need a fair bit of “luck” to remain in contention for a top-four finish. He isn’t wrong, as LSG are now heavily dependent on the results of the other teams.

IPL 2026 | LSG’s playoff hopes alive? How Rishabh Pant’s men can still make top 4

Mumbai Indians (MI) beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by six wickets on Monday (May 4) in IPL 2026 at Wankhede stadium for their third win of the season. Chasing 229, MI reached the target in 18.4 overs as they snapped three-game losing streak. The five-time champion, however, continue to remain at second last position on the points table with six points from three wins and seven losses in 10 matches played this season. LSG, on the other hand, are at the bottom of the table with four points from two wins and seven losses in nine matches played in the ongoing season so far. The loss against MI was Lucknow's sixth straight in IPL 2026.<h2>Rohit, Rickelton power Mumbai's chase</h2>Returning to the side after missing five matches, former MI skipper Rohit Sharma and his opening partner Ryan Rickelton added 143 runs for the first wicket in chase of 229. The partnership was broken by Mohsin Khan who dismissed Rickelton for 83 off just 32 balls. Tilak Varma came to bat at number three and added about 34 runs for the second wicket with Rohit before Manimaran Siddharth dismissed former MI skipper for 84 off 44 balls. MI then lost Varma (11) and skipper Suryakumar Yadav (12) as well but Naman Dhir (23 not out off 12) and Will Jacks (10 off 4) took the team home in 18.4 overs and six wickets in hand.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/dc-vs-csk-preview-ipl-2026-lungi-ngidi-is-100-per-cent-fit-ms-dhoni-skips-travel-csk-playoff-race-heats-up-1777912982323">DC vs CSK Preview: Ngidi 100% fit; Dhoni skips travel as playoff race heats up</a><h2>LSG batting clicks at last</h2>Going through a horrible tournament, LSG finally put up a decent score on board with Nicholas Pooran announcing return to form. LSG lost Josh Inglis early but Mitchell Marsh (44 off 25) and Pooran (63 off 21) added 94 runs for the second wicket in just 6.2 overs before both were dismissed by Corbin Bosch in the ninth over. Skipper Rishabh Pant (15 off 10) and Akshat Raghuvanshi (11 off 7) were sent back cheaply but Aiden Markram (31 off 25) and Himmat Singh (40 off 31) ensured proper finish as LSG posted 228/5 in 20 overs.

Mumbai Indians beat Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets at Wankhede stadium on Monday (May 4) in IPL 2026. This was MI's third win of the season while LSG lost sixth straight game in a row.

Mumbai Indians (MI) beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by six wickets on Monday (May 4) in IPL 2026 at Wankhede stadium for their third win of the season. Chasing 229, MI reached the target in 18.4 overs as they snapped three-game losing streak. The five-time champion, however, continue to remain at second last position on the points table with six points from three wins and seven losses in 10 matches played this season. LSG, on the other hand, are at the bottom of the table with four points from two wins and seven losses in nine matches played in the ongoing season so far. The loss against MI was Lucknow's sixth straight in IPL 2026. Rohit, Rickelton power Mumbai's chase Returning to the side after missing five matches, former MI skipper Rohit Sharma and his opening partner Ryan Rickelton added 143 runs for the first wicket in chase of 229. The partnership was broken by Mohsin Khan who dismissed Rickelton for 83 off just 32 balls. Tilak Varma came to bat at number three and added about 34 runs for the second wicket with Rohit before Manimaran Siddharth dismissed former MI skipper for 84 off 44 balls. MI then lost Varma (11) and skipper Suryakumar Yadav (12) as well but Naman Dhir (23 not out off 12) and Will Jacks (10 off 4) took the team home in 18.4 overs and six wickets in hand. Also Read - DC vs CSK Preview: Ngidi 100% fit; Dhoni skips travel as playoff race heats up LSG batting clicks at last Going through a horrible tournament, LSG finally put up a decent score on board with Nicholas Pooran announcing return to form. LSG lost Josh Inglis early but Mitchell Marsh (44 off 25) and Pooran (63 off 21) added 94 runs for the second wicket in just 6.2 overs before both were dismissed by Corbin Bosch in the ninth over. Skipper Rishabh Pant (15 off 10) and Akshat Raghuvanshi (11 off 7) were sent back cheaply but Aiden Markram (31 off 25) and Himmat Singh (40 off 31) ensured proper finish as LSG posted 228/5 in 20 overs.

Mumbai Indians beat Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets at Wankhede stadium on Monday (May 4) in IPL 2026. This was MI's third win of the season while LSG lost sixth straight game in a row.

Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants? check result

It was edge-of-the-seat drama as Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Lucknow Super Giants in a nail-biting Super Over, marking the shortest one in Indian Premier League history. The high-pressure finish had fans on their feet, with KKR holding their nerve to clinch a memorable win. The thrilling contest showcased pure T20 drama and added another unforgettable chapter to this IPL season.


IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders Win The First Super Over Of The Season 

Lucknow Super Giants took on Kolkata Knight Riders in their eighth IPL 2026 clash on Sunday (Apr 26) but ended up on the losing side in a tense Super Over finish. Both teams posted identical totals of 155 in their 20 overs. In the Super Over, mystery spinner Sunil Narine starred for KKR, striking twice while giving away just one run in the opening three deliveries. Chasing a target of two, KKR wrapped up the contest in a single ball.&nbsp;The result marked KKR’s second win of the season, while LSG slumped to their sixth defeat in eight games, putting their playoff hopes in serious trouble. Currently, Lucknow sit at the bottom of the table with four points from eight matches. Although they are still mathematically in contention, their path to qualification has become extremely difficult.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-here-for-consequences-goalkeeper-spraks-brawl-after-punching-oppostion-player-in-spanish-second-division-league-watch-1777279010470">'Here for consequences': Goalkeeper spraks brawl after punching oppostion player in Spanish second division league - WATCH</a>&nbsp;For LSG to stay in the race, they must win all six of their remaining league matches with big margins. Doing so would take them to 16 points, which is typically enough to secure a top-four finish.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, even a single loss from here would cap their tally at 14 points, likely ending their chances of making the playoffs. For context, in IPL 2025, Delhi Capitals missed out on qualification despite finishing with 15 points.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-skipper-rishabh-pant-says-lsg-need-a-break-after-fifth-consecutive-loss-1777257786298">IPL 2026 | Skipper Pant says LSG 'need a break' after fifth consecutive loss</a>&nbsp;Looking ahead, LSG face Mumbai Indians on May 4 at Wankhede Stadium. They then will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru on May 7 in Lucknow, a side they have already lost to this season.&nbsp;&nbsp;Their next two fixtures are against Chennai Super Kings, first in Chennai on May 10, followed by a return clash in Lucknow on May 15. LSG will then travel to Jaipur to meet Rajasthan Royals on May 19 before concluding their league stage against Punjab Kings in Lucknow on May 23.

Currently, Lucknow sit at the bottom of the table with four points from eight matches. Although they are still mathematically in contention, their path to qualification has become extremely difficult. Check all possible qualification scenarios.

Lucknow Super Giants took on Kolkata Knight Riders in their eighth IPL 2026 clash on Sunday (Apr 26) but ended up on the losing side in a tense Super Over finish. Both teams posted identical totals of 155 in their 20 overs. In the Super Over, mystery spinner Sunil Narine starred for KKR, striking twice while giving away just one run in the opening three deliveries. Chasing a target of two, KKR wrapped up the contest in a single ball. The result marked KKR’s second win of the season, while LSG slumped to their sixth defeat in eight games, putting their playoff hopes in serious trouble. Currently, Lucknow sit at the bottom of the table with four points from eight matches. Although they are still mathematically in contention, their path to qualification has become extremely difficult. Also Read - 'Here for consequences': Goalkeeper spraks brawl after punching oppostion player in Spanish second division league - WATCH For LSG to stay in the race, they must win all six of their remaining league matches with big margins. Doing so would take them to 16 points, which is typically enough to secure a top-four finish. However, even a single loss from here would cap their tally at 14 points, likely ending their chances of making the playoffs. For context, in IPL 2025, Delhi Capitals missed out on qualification despite finishing with 15 points. Also Read - IPL 2026 | Skipper Pant says LSG 'need a break' after fifth consecutive loss Looking ahead, LSG face Mumbai Indians on May 4 at Wankhede Stadium. They then will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru on May 7 in Lucknow, a side they have already lost to this season. Their next two fixtures are against Chennai Super Kings, first in Chennai on May 10, followed by a return clash in Lucknow on May 15. LSG will then travel to Jaipur to meet Rajasthan Royals on May 19 before concluding their league stage against Punjab Kings in Lucknow on May 23.

Currently, Lucknow sit at the bottom of the table with four points from eight matches. Although they are still mathematically in contention, their path to qualification has become extremely difficult. Check all possible qualification scenarios.

IPL 2026: Will Lucknow Super Giants make the playoffs? Check qualification scenarios

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) came out triumphant in the IPL 2026 match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Sunday (Apr 26) in Lucknow. KKR won the match in the Super Over for their second win of the season in eight matches. As for LSG, it was their fifth straight and sixth loss of the season in eight matches as they slid to the bottom of the points table. Chasing 156, Mohammed Shami guided LSG to Super Over with a six on the last ball of the innings. Once the match went into the Super Over, KKR's veteran Sunil Narine picked up two wickets in the three balls for just one run, which Rinku Singh, who scored 83 in the regular time, scored on the first ball with a four.<h2>Narine wins it for KKR in Super Over</h2>After Shami took the game in the Super Over, Narine came out to bowl for KKR and removed Nicholas Pooran on the first ball. LSG skipper Rishabh Pant took a single, giving the strike to Aiden Markram. Narine, bringing his years of experience to the fore, dismissed Markram for a duck as well as LSG's innings in Super Over came to a stop. Chasing just two runs to win, Player of the Match (POTM) Rinku took the strike and hit a boundary off the vert first ball to take the team home.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-going-through-something-rr-skipper-riyan-parag-reveals-reason-of-his-poor-batting-form-1776918764316">IPL 2026 | 'Going through something': RR skipper Parag on his poor batting form</a><h2>LSG fumble chase in regulation time</h2>LSG had KKR pinned down at 31/4 in 6.1 overs and then at 73/6 in 11 overs, thanks to Mohsin Khan's 5/23. Rinku, however, held the innings together and scored 83 not out off 51 balls including four sixes in the last over. Chasing a modest 156, LSG had things under control 78/2 but then collapsed to 120/6 and eventually failed to score required runs until Shami smacked a six on the last ball.

KKR won the match in the Super Over for their second win of the season in eight matches. As for LSG, it was their fifth straight and sixth loss of the season in eight matches as they slid to the bottom of the points table.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) came out triumphant in the IPL 2026 match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Sunday (Apr 26) in Lucknow. KKR won the match in the Super Over for their second win of the season in eight matches. As for LSG, it was their fifth straight and sixth loss of the season in eight matches as they slid to the bottom of the points table. Chasing 156, Mohammed Shami guided LSG to Super Over with a six on the last ball of the innings. Once the match went into the Super Over, KKR's veteran Sunil Narine picked up two wickets in the three balls for just one run, which Rinku Singh, who scored 83 in the regular time, scored on the first ball with a four. Narine wins it for KKR in Super Over After Shami took the game in the Super Over, Narine came out to bowl for KKR and removed Nicholas Pooran on the first ball. LSG skipper Rishabh Pant took a single, giving the strike to Aiden Markram. Narine, bringing his years of experience to the fore, dismissed Markram for a duck as well as LSG's innings in Super Over came to a stop. Chasing just two runs to win, Player of the Match (POTM) Rinku took the strike and hit a boundary off the vert first ball to take the team home. Also Read - IPL 2026 | 'Going through something': RR skipper Parag on his poor batting form LSG fumble chase in regulation time LSG had KKR pinned down at 31/4 in 6.1 overs and then at 73/6 in 11 overs, thanks to Mohsin Khan's 5/23. Rinku, however, held the innings together and scored 83 not out off 51 balls including four sixes in the last over. Chasing a modest 156, LSG had things under control 78/2 but then collapsed to 120/6 and eventually failed to score required runs until Shami smacked a six on the last ball.

KKR won the match in the Super Over for their second win of the season in eight matches. As for LSG, it was their fifth straight and sixth loss of the season in eight matches as they slid to the bottom of the points table.

Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants? check result

From Delhi Capitals to Lucknow Super Giants here is a look at five teams with most consecutive IPL defeats at home venue. The list also features the likes of Deccan Chargers and Pune Warriors India as LSG join the list after their defeat to Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday.

From Delhi Capitals to Lucknow Super Giants, 5 teams with most consecutive IPL defeats at home venue

Rajasthan Royals (RR) beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 40 runs in Lucknow on Wednesday (Apr 22) in IPL 2026. Chasing a below bar 160-run target, LSG suffered another batting failure as they were bowled out for 119 in 18 overs. The win snapped RR's two-loss streak and gave them fifth win in seven games. RR are now second on points table with 10 points from seven matches while LSG slid to ninth place with just four points in seven games from two wins and fifth loss - last of which came against Royals.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-in-league-of-his-own-how-abhishek-surpassed-every-other-batter-with-135-not-out-for-srh-vs-dc-1776846317771">'In league of his own': How Abhishek surpassed every batter with 135 not out</a><h2>LSG batting fails again in modest chase</h2>LSG's chase was rocked in the first over itself with a brilliant piece of fielding as Ayush Badoni was sent back for a duck. The next two overs saw skipper Rishabh Pant and Aiden Markram also were dismissed, on duck just like Badoni, as LSG became 11/3 and finished the powerplay at 31/3. Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh then added 43 runs for the fourth wicket before Ravindra Jadeja broke the partnership with Pooran's (22) wicket. Marsh then added 37 runs with Himmat Singh (15) to take LSG past 100 before Ravi Bishnoi came in a broke the stand with Singh's wicket in 15th over.Marsh, who scored a fighting 55 off 41 balls, was sent back Nandre Burger in the next over, effective ending the chase for LSG. At 111/6 and needed 49 runs in last four overs, Mukul Choudhary was the last hope but he was dismissed on the first ball of death overs (16-20) and from there, LSG were dismissed for 119 in the next two overs, losing fourth match on the trot.<h2>Royals rescued by Ravindra Jadeja</h2>Rajasthan Royals had a decent start of the innings, 32/0 in 2.4 overs before Mohammed Shami removed Yashasvi Jaiswal (22) and Dhruv Jurel (0) on consecutive balls. Mohsin Khan then bowled a wicket-maiden to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and RR suddenly were 32/3 in 32/0. The wickets kept tumbling at regular intervals after that with Jadeja playing anchor, scoring 43 not out off 29 balls and took the teams to 159/6 in 20 overs.

Chasing a below bar 160-run target, LSG suffered another batting failure as they were bowled out for 119 in 18 overs. The win snapped RR's two-loss streak and gave them fifth win in seven games. LSG, meanwhile, slid to 9th place with just four points in 7 games from two wins and five losses.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 40 runs in Lucknow on Wednesday (Apr 22) in IPL 2026. Chasing a below bar 160-run target, LSG suffered another batting failure as they were bowled out for 119 in 18 overs. The win snapped RR's two-loss streak and gave them fifth win in seven games. RR are now second on points table with 10 points from seven matches while LSG slid to ninth place with just four points in seven games from two wins and fifth loss - last of which came against Royals. Also Read - 'In league of his own': How Abhishek surpassed every batter with 135 not out LSG batting fails again in modest chase LSG's chase was rocked in the first over itself with a brilliant piece of fielding as Ayush Badoni was sent back for a duck. The next two overs saw skipper Rishabh Pant and Aiden Markram also were dismissed, on duck just like Badoni, as LSG became 11/3 and finished the powerplay at 31/3. Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh then added 43 runs for the fourth wicket before Ravindra Jadeja broke the partnership with Pooran's (22) wicket. Marsh then added 37 runs with Himmat Singh (15) to take LSG past 100 before Ravi Bishnoi came in a broke the stand with Singh's wicket in 15th over. Marsh, who scored a fighting 55 off 41 balls, was sent back Nandre Burger in the next over, effective ending the chase for LSG. At 111/6 and needed 49 runs in last four overs, Mukul Choudhary was the last hope but he was dismissed on the first ball of death overs (16-20) and from there, LSG were dismissed for 119 in the next two overs, losing fourth match on the trot. Royals rescued by Ravindra Jadeja Rajasthan Royals had a decent start of the innings, 32/0 in 2.4 overs before Mohammed Shami removed Yashasvi Jaiswal (22) and Dhruv Jurel (0) on consecutive balls. Mohsin Khan then bowled a wicket-maiden to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and RR suddenly were 32/3 in 32/0. The wickets kept tumbling at regular intervals after that with Jadeja playing anchor, scoring 43 not out off 29 balls and took the teams to 159/6 in 20 overs.

Chasing a below bar 160-run target, LSG suffered another batting failure as they were bowled out for 119 in 18 overs. The win snapped RR's two-loss streak and gave them fifth win in seven games. LSG, meanwhile, slid to 9th place with just four points in 7 games from two wins and five losses.

Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants? check result

Australian gloveman Josh Inglis will join the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) squad ahead of their marquee May 4 match against the Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2026. Inglis got married on April 18 and was thus away for the first half of the season. He will spend another week or 10 days away from the game before linking up with his new IPL team for the remainder of IPL 2026. On the other hand, LSG overseas seamer Anrich Nortje has left the camp, with the reason for his departure unconfirmed.&nbsp;Inglis played for Punjab Kings in the previous edition, hitting 278 runs at a strike rate of just over 162, helping his team reach their second IPL final, where they eventually lost to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Punjab surprisingly released him ahead of this season, with LSG splurging INR 8.6 crore to bag his services at the December auction.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-our-biggest-victory-ricky-ponting-hails-pbks-dominant-win-over-lsg-1776689464010">'Our biggest victory': Ricky Ponting hails PBKS’ dominant win over LSG</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, should he make himself available for the May 4 game, the right-hander shall play six league matches this year, and beyond that, depending on LSG’s playoff qualification scenario. &nbsp;As things stand, LSG has four foreign players available for selection, including the opening pair of Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram, and underfiring West Indian Nicholas Pooran, who has just managed 51 runs in six innings at a horrible strike rate of 80. LSG also has a spin-bowling all-rounder, George Linde, who has played two of their last three games. Inglis’ selection will boost LSG’s batting attack, as they would now have someone to replace Pooran in the middle overs. &nbsp;On the other hand, Nortje’s absence has left LSG with no overseas quick for the remainder of the season, with Indian internationals comprising the bowling attack. &nbsp;Currently, LSG sits in the bottom half of the points table with just two wins from six contested matches. They will next host the Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday (Apr 22).&nbsp;

Lucknow Super Giants are set for a boost as Josh Inglis joins the squad for the May 4 clash against MI, while pacer Anrich Nortje exits the camp. Latest IPL 2026 updates.

Australian gloveman Josh Inglis will join the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) squad ahead of their marquee May 4 match against the Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2026. Inglis got married on April 18 and was thus away for the first half of the season. He will spend another week or 10 days away from the game before linking up with his new IPL team for the remainder of IPL 2026. On the other hand, LSG overseas seamer Anrich Nortje has left the camp, with the reason for his departure unconfirmed. Inglis played for Punjab Kings in the previous edition, hitting 278 runs at a strike rate of just over 162, helping his team reach their second IPL final, where they eventually lost to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Punjab surprisingly released him ahead of this season, with LSG splurging INR 8.6 crore to bag his services at the December auction. Also read | 'Our biggest victory': Ricky Ponting hails PBKS’ dominant win over LSG Meanwhile, should he make himself available for the May 4 game, the right-hander shall play six league matches this year, and beyond that, depending on LSG’s playoff qualification scenario. As things stand, LSG has four foreign players available for selection, including the opening pair of Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram, and underfiring West Indian Nicholas Pooran, who has just managed 51 runs in six innings at a horrible strike rate of 80. LSG also has a spin-bowling all-rounder, George Linde, who has played two of their last three games. Inglis’ selection will boost LSG’s batting attack, as they would now have someone to replace Pooran in the middle overs. On the other hand, Nortje’s absence has left LSG with no overseas quick for the remainder of the season, with Indian internationals comprising the bowling attack. Currently, LSG sits in the bottom half of the points table with just two wins from six contested matches. They will next host the Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday (Apr 22).

Lucknow Super Giants are set for a boost as Josh Inglis joins the squad for the May 4 clash against MI, while pacer Anrich Nortje exits the camp. Latest IPL 2026 updates.

IPL 2026: Josh Inglis to join LSG squad ahead of May 4 game vs Mumbai; Nortje leaves camp

Punjab Kings (PBKS) continued to show brilliance in IPL 2026 as they beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 54 runs on Sunday (Apr 19). This was the fifth win for PBKS in six matches and first while defending. The Shreyas Iyer-led side is so far unbeaten in the tournament with one of their five games getting washed out. LSG, on the other hand, have sunk to the 8th place on the points table with just two wins and four losses in six games. They have four points in the tournament so far, same as CSK, which also has two wins and four losses in six games.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-likely-to-extend-agarkar-s-tenure-as-chief-selector-ahead-of-2027-world-cup-1776578734343">BCCI likely to extend Agarkar’s tenure as chief selector ahead of 2027 World Cup</a><h2>LSG batting fails to impress</h2>Chasing a humungous total of 254 runs, LSG did have a good start, scoring 61 runs in the powerplay before Ayush Badoni (35 off 21) was dismissed on the last ball of sixth over. Mitchell Marsh (40 off 28) then added 48 runs with skipper Rishabh Pant (43 off 23) but things started to go downhill after Marsh and Pant were dismissed in successive overs, 12th and 13th, respectively. Nicholas Pooran, who is horribly out of form this season, was dismissed for nine runs in the 15 overs with LSG still needing about 115 runs. Aiden Markram (42 off 22) and Mukul Chaudhary (21 not out off 17), tried their best and added 60 runs for the fifth wicket but the target proved too much in the end. LSG eventually finished at 200/5 in 20 over overs.<h2>PBKS show they can bat first as well</h2>In the five matches before the game against LSG, Punjab never batted first, but it changed on Sunday (Apr 19). LSG won the toss and asked PBKS to bat first. The decision by Pant seemed to work with Prabhsimran getting out on a duck in the first over but the second success came too later after that.Priyansh Arya (93 off 37) and Cooper Connolly (87 off 46) added 182 runs for the second wicket in 13.2 overs to take PBKS on course of a big total. The innings seemed to lose steam as PBKS became 208/5 from 185/1 in space of three overs as Iyer (5) and Nehal Wadhera (13 off 7) failed, but Marcus Stoinis (29 off 16) and Shashank Singh (17 off 6) took the team past 250. PBKS eventually finished at 254/7 in 20 overs, leaving LSG a mountain to climb which they failed at.

PBKS beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 54 runs on Sunday (Apr 19). This was the fifth win for PBKS in six matches and first while defending. The Shreyas Iyer-led side is so far unbeaten in the tournament with one of their five games getting washed out.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) continued to show brilliance in IPL 2026 as they beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 54 runs on Sunday (Apr 19). This was the fifth win for PBKS in six matches and first while defending. The Shreyas Iyer-led side is so far unbeaten in the tournament with one of their five games getting washed out. LSG, on the other hand, have sunk to the 8th place on the points table with just two wins and four losses in six games. They have four points in the tournament so far, same as CSK, which also has two wins and four losses in six games. Also Read - BCCI likely to extend Agarkar’s tenure as chief selector ahead of 2027 World Cup LSG batting fails to impress Chasing a humungous total of 254 runs, LSG did have a good start, scoring 61 runs in the powerplay before Ayush Badoni (35 off 21) was dismissed on the last ball of sixth over. Mitchell Marsh (40 off 28) then added 48 runs with skipper Rishabh Pant (43 off 23) but things started to go downhill after Marsh and Pant were dismissed in successive overs, 12th and 13th, respectively. Nicholas Pooran, who is horribly out of form this season, was dismissed for nine runs in the 15 overs with LSG still needing about 115 runs. Aiden Markram (42 off 22) and Mukul Chaudhary (21 not out off 17), tried their best and added 60 runs for the fifth wicket but the target proved too much in the end. LSG eventually finished at 200/5 in 20 over overs. PBKS show they can bat first as well In the five matches before the game against LSG, Punjab never batted first, but it changed on Sunday (Apr 19). LSG won the toss and asked PBKS to bat first. The decision by Pant seemed to work with Prabhsimran getting out on a duck in the first over but the second success came too later after that. Priyansh Arya (93 off 37) and Cooper Connolly (87 off 46) added 182 runs for the second wicket in 13.2 overs to take PBKS on course of a big total. The innings seemed to lose steam as PBKS became 208/5 from 185/1 in space of three overs as Iyer (5) and Nehal Wadhera (13 off 7) failed, but Marcus Stoinis (29 off 16) and Shashank Singh (17 off 6) took the team past 250. PBKS eventually finished at 254/7 in 20 overs, leaving LSG a mountain to climb which they failed at.

PBKS beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 54 runs on Sunday (Apr 19). This was the fifth win for PBKS in six matches and first while defending. The Shreyas Iyer-led side is so far unbeaten in the tournament with one of their five games getting washed out.

Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants? check result

Punjab Kings (PBKS) cemented their place at the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) standings on Sunday (April 19) as they defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Playing at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh, PBKS beat LSG by 54 runs and now have five wins in the tournament. With the win, Punjab remain the only unbeaten side in the IPL 2026 as they march towards the Playoffs. Priyansh Arya (93) and Cooper Connolly (87) were the stars of the match as they also put in 182 runs for the second wicket.<h2>PBKS continue flawless form</h2>Arya struck 93 off 37 balls and fellow left-hander Connolly hit 87 to power Punjab to this season's highest total of 254/7 after being invited to bat first in Chandigarh. In reply, Lucknow managed just 200/5 as Punjab consolidated their top spot in the 10-team table with five wins and one no result in six matches.&nbsp;An early reprieve for Connolly proved costly for Lucknow after skipper Rishabh Pant decided not to review an lbw call in the second over from Mohsin Khan and replays suggested the ball would have hit the stumps.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a>&nbsp;Australia's Connolly was on four at the time and put on 182 runs for the second wicket with Arya as the two bludgeoned the opposition attack with sixes. Arya reached his second fifty of the season in 19 balls and soon the Lucknow attack had no answers for the batting blitz. Connolly went after Aiden Markram with three straight sixes and Arya finished the over with two more in a 32-run 13th over and Punjab looked at 300. But pace bowler Prince Yadav took down Connolly and Arya fell three balls later in the next over to miss out on a century.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;Mohsin dismissed skipper Shreyas Iyer for five, but Australia's Marcus Stoinis steered the team to a mammoth total with his 16-ball 29. Mitchell Marsh, who hit 40, and Ayush Badoni (35) handed Lucknow a brisk start and Pant hit 43 but regular wickets and the ever-increasing run rate kept the team behind the chase. Markram hit a valiant 22-ball 42 and despite a few dropped catches from Punjab fielders, Lucknow lost their third straight match.

Playing at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh, PBKS beat LSG by 54 runs and now have five wins in the tournament. With the win, Punjab remain the only unbeaten side in the IPL 2026 as they march towards the Playoffs. 

Punjab Kings (PBKS) cemented their place at the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) standings on Sunday (April 19) as they defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Playing at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh, PBKS beat LSG by 54 runs and now have five wins in the tournament. With the win, Punjab remain the only unbeaten side in the IPL 2026 as they march towards the Playoffs. Priyansh Arya (93) and Cooper Connolly (87) were the stars of the match as they also put in 182 runs for the second wicket. PBKS continue flawless form Arya struck 93 off 37 balls and fellow left-hander Connolly hit 87 to power Punjab to this season's highest total of 254/7 after being invited to bat first in Chandigarh. In reply, Lucknow managed just 200/5 as Punjab consolidated their top spot in the 10-team table with five wins and one no result in six matches. An early reprieve for Connolly proved costly for Lucknow after skipper Rishabh Pant decided not to review an lbw call in the second over from Mohsin Khan and replays suggested the ball would have hit the stumps. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Australia's Connolly was on four at the time and put on 182 runs for the second wicket with Arya as the two bludgeoned the opposition attack with sixes. Arya reached his second fifty of the season in 19 balls and soon the Lucknow attack had no answers for the batting blitz. Connolly went after Aiden Markram with three straight sixes and Arya finished the over with two more in a 32-run 13th over and Punjab looked at 300. But pace bowler Prince Yadav took down Connolly and Arya fell three balls later in the next over to miss out on a century. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Mohsin dismissed skipper Shreyas Iyer for five, but Australia's Marcus Stoinis steered the team to a mammoth total with his 16-ball 29. Mitchell Marsh, who hit 40, and Ayush Badoni (35) handed Lucknow a brisk start and Pant hit 43 but regular wickets and the ever-increasing run rate kept the team behind the chase. Markram hit a valiant 22-ball 42 and despite a few dropped catches from Punjab fielders, Lucknow lost their third straight match.

Playing at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh, PBKS beat LSG by 54 runs and now have five wins in the tournament. With the win, Punjab remain the only unbeaten side in the IPL 2026 as they march towards the Playoffs.&nbsp;

IPL 2026: Priyansh, Connolly help Punjab Kings continue dazzling form, beat LSG to cement top spot

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) went top of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) standings after they smashed Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Wednesday (April 15). Playing at the at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, RCB had Virat Kohli (49) and Rasikh Salam Dar (24/4) to thank as the duo helped RCB win by five wickets. The win also saw RCB claim top spot in the standings with their fourth win in five IPL 2026 matches.<h2>RCB smash LSG at home</h2>The 37-year-old Kohli was only able to play as a batter due to an injury suffered in Bengaluru's previous win over the Mumbai Indians. After sitting out of the first innings, he got his team off to a strong start in a modest chase of 147 after opening partner Phil Salt departed for seven in the second over. Bengaluru raced to their fourth win in five matches with 29 balls to spare, moving level on points with Rajasthan Royals but top of the 10-team table on net run-rate.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;Kohli, who made 50 in the previous match, hit six fours off new-ball bowlers Mohammed Shami and Prince Yadav before he crunched his only six off spinner Digvesh Rathi. Kohli looked in control but missed out on his fifty, caught in the deep off Avesh Khan. Kohli is the leading run-scorer this season with 228, including two half-centuries in five matches, but he is hungry for more.&nbsp;Bengaluru lost two more wickets, including skipper Rajat Patidar for 27, before Tim David and Romario Shepherd -- who both scored 14 not out -- steered the team home.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a><h2>What happened in LSG innings?</h2>Earlier, Rasikh Salam returned figures of 24/4 to help bowl out Lucknow for 146 in exactly 20 overs. Salam, who dismissed Lucknow opener Aiden Markram for 12, was ably supported by senior pace bowlers Bhuvneshwar Kumar (27/3) and Josh Hazlewood (20/1). Lucknow skipper Rishabh Pant was hit on the elbow by a short delivery from Hazlewood and retired hurt, grimacing in pain, after just three balls.&nbsp;Pant later returned but quickly fell to a stunning outfield catch by Salt off Kumar. He made one. Mitchell Marsh top-scored with 40, but the Lucknow batters largely struggled in a below-par performance to go down for their third defeat in five matches.

Playing at the at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, RCB had Virat Kohli (49) and Rasikh Salam Dar (24/4) to thank as the duo helped RCB win by five wickets. The win also saw RCB claim top spot in the standings with their fourth win in five IPL 2026 matches.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) went top of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) standings after they smashed Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Wednesday (April 15). Playing at the at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, RCB had Virat Kohli (49) and Rasikh Salam Dar (24/4) to thank as the duo helped RCB win by five wickets. The win also saw RCB claim top spot in the standings with their fourth win in five IPL 2026 matches. RCB smash LSG at home The 37-year-old Kohli was only able to play as a batter due to an injury suffered in Bengaluru's previous win over the Mumbai Indians. After sitting out of the first innings, he got his team off to a strong start in a modest chase of 147 after opening partner Phil Salt departed for seven in the second over. Bengaluru raced to their fourth win in five matches with 29 balls to spare, moving level on points with Rajasthan Royals but top of the 10-team table on net run-rate. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Kohli, who made 50 in the previous match, hit six fours off new-ball bowlers Mohammed Shami and Prince Yadav before he crunched his only six off spinner Digvesh Rathi. Kohli looked in control but missed out on his fifty, caught in the deep off Avesh Khan. Kohli is the leading run-scorer this season with 228, including two half-centuries in five matches, but he is hungry for more. Bengaluru lost two more wickets, including skipper Rajat Patidar for 27, before Tim David and Romario Shepherd -- who both scored 14 not out -- steered the team home. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions What happened in LSG innings? Earlier, Rasikh Salam returned figures of 24/4 to help bowl out Lucknow for 146 in exactly 20 overs. Salam, who dismissed Lucknow opener Aiden Markram for 12, was ably supported by senior pace bowlers Bhuvneshwar Kumar (27/3) and Josh Hazlewood (20/1). Lucknow skipper Rishabh Pant was hit on the elbow by a short delivery from Hazlewood and retired hurt, grimacing in pain, after just three balls. Pant later returned but quickly fell to a stunning outfield catch by Salt off Kumar. He made one. Mitchell Marsh top-scored with 40, but the Lucknow batters largely struggled in a below-par performance to go down for their third defeat in five matches.

Playing at the at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, RCB had Virat Kohli (49) and Rasikh Salam Dar (24/4) to thank as the duo helped RCB win by five wickets. The win also saw RCB claim top spot in the standings with their fourth win in five IPL 2026 matches.

IPL 2026: Virat, Rasikh help RCB smash LSG on home turf, claim top spot in standings

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) made two key changes to the Playing XI in their Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on&nbsp;Wednesday (April 15) as Virat Kohli missed out on action. Playing at their home ground at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Virat was omitted from the Playing XI while Josh Hazlewood came in place of Jacob Duffy, having missed the contest against the Mumbai Indians on Sunday.<h2>Virat misses out on Playing XI</h2>Having won the toss, RCB captain Rajat Patidar decided to bowl first before announcing the team news for the LSG contest. Virat was suffering from a leg issue and did not take to the field against the Mumbai Indians on Sunday, having scored a 37-ball fifty. He was clearly seen in pain during the RCB innings. He was replaced under the Impact Sub rule, meaning RCB retained a fully fit Playing XI while defending the 241-run target.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;On the other hand, Hazlewood was given the nod in the bowling department as Duffy made way for him. The Australian pacer was dropped against Mumbai but reinstated for the crucial clash on Wednesday.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a><h2>Will Virat come in as Impact Sub?</h2>While Virat won’t be taking the field against LSG, his involvement won’t be ruled out entirely in the match. He is expected to come in as an impact sub when RCB come out to bat in the second innings. Virat’s involvement in the match could also depend on the total RCB could chase. In case there is a big total, RCB might ask Virat to bat, while a low score could see him miss out altogether.

Playing at their home ground at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Virat Kohli was omitted from the Playing XI while Josh Hazlewood came in place of Jacob Duffy, having missed the contest against the Mumbai Indians on Sunday.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) made two key changes to the Playing XI in their Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Wednesday (April 15) as Virat Kohli missed out on action. Playing at their home ground at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Virat was omitted from the Playing XI while Josh Hazlewood came in place of Jacob Duffy, having missed the contest against the Mumbai Indians on Sunday. Virat misses out on Playing XI Having won the toss, RCB captain Rajat Patidar decided to bowl first before announcing the team news for the LSG contest. Virat was suffering from a leg issue and did not take to the field against the Mumbai Indians on Sunday, having scored a 37-ball fifty. He was clearly seen in pain during the RCB innings. He was replaced under the Impact Sub rule, meaning RCB retained a fully fit Playing XI while defending the 241-run target. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL On the other hand, Hazlewood was given the nod in the bowling department as Duffy made way for him. The Australian pacer was dropped against Mumbai but reinstated for the crucial clash on Wednesday. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Will Virat come in as Impact Sub? While Virat won’t be taking the field against LSG, his involvement won’t be ruled out entirely in the match. He is expected to come in as an impact sub when RCB come out to bat in the second innings. Virat’s involvement in the match could also depend on the total RCB could chase. In case there is a big total, RCB might ask Virat to bat, while a low score could see him miss out altogether.

Playing at their home ground at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Virat Kohli was omitted from the Playing XI while Josh Hazlewood came in place of Jacob Duffy, having missed the contest against the Mumbai Indians on Sunday.

IPL 2026: Virat misses out on Playing XI vs LSG, Hazlewood returns in place of Duffy for RCB

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have received a major boost after signing South African all-rounder George Linde as a replacement for Wanindu Hasaranga, who has been ruled out of IPL 2026 due to injury. The Sri Lankan mystery spinner, who was bought for INR 2 crore, sustained a hamstring injury during his team’s opening match in the T20 World Cup 2026 and has been declared unfit to bowl. Now, in his place, LSG roped in Linde, a left-handed batter and slow left-arm orthodox spinner, who brings international experience with appearances in three Tests, four ODIs and 37 T20Is for South Africa.&nbsp;In T20Is, he has scored 403 runs and claimed 35 wickets, while his overall T20 career spans 250 matches, adding valuable depth to the squad. This will be Linde’s first stint in the IPL and he joins LSG at his base price of INR 1 crore.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/badminton-asia-championships-india-s-ayush-shetty-topples-world-no-4-jonatan-christie-to-reach-semis-1775822422447">Badminton Asia Championships: India's Ayush Shetty topples World No.4 Jonatan Christie to reach semis</a>&nbsp;Additionally, Sri Lanka Cricket requires IPL-bound players to secure a No Objection Certificate (NOC) after passing a fitness test and reports suggest Hasaranga did not apply for one.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/babar-azam-breaks-chris-gayle-s-record-becomes-fastest-to-12-000-t20-runs-1775812302079">Babar Azam breaks Chris Gayle’s record, becomes fastest to 12,000 T20 runs</a>&nbsp;On the field, LSG have recovered well after losing their opening match to Delhi Capitals, as they bounced back with consecutive wins, first defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by five wickets and then clinching a thrilling last-ball victory against Kolkata Knight Riders.&nbsp;&nbsp;Now, with two wins from three matches, LSG now sit fifth on the points table and will next take on Gujarat Titans on Sunday (Apr 10) at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

With two wins from three matches, LSG now sit fifth on the points table and will next take on Gujarat Titans on Sunday (Apr 10) at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have received a major boost after signing South African all-rounder George Linde as a replacement for Wanindu Hasaranga, who has been ruled out of IPL 2026 due to injury. The Sri Lankan mystery spinner, who was bought for INR 2 crore, sustained a hamstring injury during his team’s opening match in the T20 World Cup 2026 and has been declared unfit to bowl. Now, in his place, LSG roped in Linde, a left-handed batter and slow left-arm orthodox spinner, who brings international experience with appearances in three Tests, four ODIs and 37 T20Is for South Africa. In T20Is, he has scored 403 runs and claimed 35 wickets, while his overall T20 career spans 250 matches, adding valuable depth to the squad. This will be Linde’s first stint in the IPL and he joins LSG at his base price of INR 1 crore. Also Read - Badminton Asia Championships: India's Ayush Shetty topples World No.4 Jonatan Christie to reach semis Additionally, Sri Lanka Cricket requires IPL-bound players to secure a No Objection Certificate (NOC) after passing a fitness test and reports suggest Hasaranga did not apply for one. Also Read - Babar Azam breaks Chris Gayle’s record, becomes fastest to 12,000 T20 runs On the field, LSG have recovered well after losing their opening match to Delhi Capitals, as they bounced back with consecutive wins, first defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by five wickets and then clinching a thrilling last-ball victory against Kolkata Knight Riders. Now, with two wins from three matches, LSG now sit fifth on the points table and will next take on Gujarat Titans on Sunday (Apr 10) at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

With two wins from three matches, LSG now sit fifth on the points table and will next take on Gujarat Titans on Sunday (Apr 10) at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

IPL 2026: Major boost for LSG as star all-rounder set to join team as Hasaranga replacement

LSG beat KKR in a last-ball IPL thriller as Mukul Choudhary smashes 7 sixes, equals Bravo’s record, and scripts a historic run chase

KKR vs LSG: Mukul Choudhary’s six-hitting masterclass seals last-ball thriller. Here's all the numbers and records for you

It was an evening to remember for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and their rising star Mukul Choudhary as he helped his side clinch an epic Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) contest against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Needing 54 runs to win in four overs, Mukul stood up to the occasion, helping LSG register a last-ball win. After the match, the batter was quick to address his journey and what laid the foundation for his rise.<h2>Mukul Choudhary opens up on cricketing journey</h2>“My journey actually started even before I was born. My father had a dream that one day his son would play cricket. But back then, our family's condition wasn’t strong, so I couldn’t start early. I began playing at around 12-13 years of age. There weren’t many academies at that time,” Mukul said while speaking in the post-match.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“This was just my second match under lights. There is pressure. But I think that god has given me this opportunity, so I just believe in my ability. This is a chance to become something big or make a name for yourself. So I focus on the opportunity, not the pressure. (On what was the plan when Shami got out?) My plan was simple - I wanted to stay till the end. I trust myself that if I remain not out till the last, I can win the game,” Mukul added.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a><h2>What happened in the match?</h2>Chasing Kolkata’s competitive 181-4 at Eden Gardens, Lucknow were in all sorts of trouble at 128-7 after 16 overs despite Ayush Badoni's fluent 54 when Mukul, playing only his third IPL match, altered the script with a spectacular display of power hitting.The powerful right-hander blasted a bouquet of sixes in the last four overs to score 52 off his last 19 balls and leave the home team still searching for their first victory.

Needing 54 runs to win in four overs, Mukul Choudhary stood up to the occasion, helping LSG register a last-ball win. After the match, the batter was quick to address his journey and what laid the foundation for his rise.

It was an evening to remember for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and their rising star Mukul Choudhary as he helped his side clinch an epic Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) contest against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Needing 54 runs to win in four overs, Mukul stood up to the occasion, helping LSG register a last-ball win. After the match, the batter was quick to address his journey and what laid the foundation for his rise. Mukul Choudhary opens up on cricketing journey “My journey actually started even before I was born. My father had a dream that one day his son would play cricket. But back then, our family's condition wasn’t strong, so I couldn’t start early. I began playing at around 12-13 years of age. There weren’t many academies at that time,” Mukul said while speaking in the post-match. “This was just my second match under lights. There is pressure. But I think that god has given me this opportunity, so I just believe in my ability. This is a chance to become something big or make a name for yourself. So I focus on the opportunity, not the pressure. (On what was the plan when Shami got out?) My plan was simple - I wanted to stay till the end. I trust myself that if I remain not out till the last, I can win the game,” Mukul added. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions What happened in the match? Chasing Kolkata’s competitive 181-4 at Eden Gardens, Lucknow were in all sorts of trouble at 128-7 after 16 overs despite Ayush Badoni's fluent 54 when Mukul, playing only his third IPL match, altered the script with a spectacular display of power hitting. The powerful right-hander blasted a bouquet of sixes in the last four overs to score 52 off his last 19 balls and leave the home team still searching for their first victory.

Needing 54 runs to win in four overs, Mukul Choudhary stood up to the occasion, helping LSG register a last-ball win. After the match, the batter was quick to address his journey and what laid the foundation for his rise.

IPL 2026: LSG's Mukul Choudhary reflects on cricketing journey, says 'it was only my second match under the lights'

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) had an unsung hero to thank on Thursday (April 9) as they defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026). Playing at the iconic Eden Gardens, it was Mukul Choudhary who was the hero of the hour with an unbeaten 54 runs as he helped LSG beat KKR by three wickets in a last-over thriller. The defeat for KKR also means they remain winless in the IPL 2026 and have only one point to their name.<h2>LSG heist win from KKR</h2>Chasing Kolkata’s competitive 181/4 at Eden Gardens, Lucknow were in all sorts of trouble at 128-7 after 16 overs when Choudhary, playing only his third IPL match, altered the script with a spectacular display of power hitting. The powerful right-hander blasted a bouquet of sixes in the last four overs to score 52 off his last 19 balls and leave the home team still searching for their first victory.&nbsp;Kolkata had recovered from a mid-innings slump after being put in, Rowman Powell providing the impetus with an unbeaten 39 during a 70-run alliance for the fifth wicket with Cameron Green. Lucknow began brightly through Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram, who put on 41. But once Vaibhav Arora dismissed both openers in the space of six deliveries in the fifth over, Kolkata applied relentless pressure.&nbsp;Arora was tasked with defending 14 in the final over, but Choudhary and Avesh Khan scrambled the winning bye with one needed off the last ball.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a><h2>What happened in KKR innings?</h2>Kolkata lost Kiwi opener Finn Allen in the second over of the contest, caught at third man off Prince Yadav, and were shackled in the first four overs by Mohammed Shami's accuracy and swing, but once skipper Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi spent a little time in the middle, they began to find their range.&nbsp;The floodgates opened in the sixth over when Raghuvanshi smacked Avesh for two fours and a six, and with Rahane opening his shoulders, runs came at a decent clip. The second-wicket pair had added 84 when Lucknow broke through with leg-spinner Digvesh Rathi having Rahane smartly caught at mid-wicket by Shami. That sparked a mini-collapse with the home side losing three for 12 in 19 balls, including Raghuvanshi for a fluent 45.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;Lucknow surged back into contention by conceding just 17 runs from overs 11 through 15, requiring Powell and Green to first steady the ship and then deliver the acceleration. Green, the most expensive buy at the December auction in Abu Dhabi at Rs 25.2 crore ($2.8 million), shrugged off a sluggish start with a flurry of late boundaries on his way to an unbeaten 32. Powell was more enterprising, smashing four fours and two sixes, but both were trumped by Choudhary.

Playing at the iconic Eden Gardens, it was Mukul Choudhary who was the hero of the hour with an unbeaten 54 runs as he helped LSG beat KKR by three wickets in a last-over thriller. 

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) had an unsung hero to thank on Thursday (April 9) as they defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026). Playing at the iconic Eden Gardens, it was Mukul Choudhary who was the hero of the hour with an unbeaten 54 runs as he helped LSG beat KKR by three wickets in a last-over thriller. The defeat for KKR also means they remain winless in the IPL 2026 and have only one point to their name. LSG heist win from KKR Chasing Kolkata’s competitive 181/4 at Eden Gardens, Lucknow were in all sorts of trouble at 128-7 after 16 overs when Choudhary, playing only his third IPL match, altered the script with a spectacular display of power hitting. The powerful right-hander blasted a bouquet of sixes in the last four overs to score 52 off his last 19 balls and leave the home team still searching for their first victory. Kolkata had recovered from a mid-innings slump after being put in, Rowman Powell providing the impetus with an unbeaten 39 during a 70-run alliance for the fifth wicket with Cameron Green. Lucknow began brightly through Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram, who put on 41. But once Vaibhav Arora dismissed both openers in the space of six deliveries in the fifth over, Kolkata applied relentless pressure. Arora was tasked with defending 14 in the final over, but Choudhary and Avesh Khan scrambled the winning bye with one needed off the last ball. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions What happened in KKR innings? Kolkata lost Kiwi opener Finn Allen in the second over of the contest, caught at third man off Prince Yadav, and were shackled in the first four overs by Mohammed Shami's accuracy and swing, but once skipper Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi spent a little time in the middle, they began to find their range. The floodgates opened in the sixth over when Raghuvanshi smacked Avesh for two fours and a six, and with Rahane opening his shoulders, runs came at a decent clip. The second-wicket pair had added 84 when Lucknow broke through with leg-spinner Digvesh Rathi having Rahane smartly caught at mid-wicket by Shami. That sparked a mini-collapse with the home side losing three for 12 in 19 balls, including Raghuvanshi for a fluent 45. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Lucknow surged back into contention by conceding just 17 runs from overs 11 through 15, requiring Powell and Green to first steady the ship and then deliver the acceleration. Green, the most expensive buy at the December auction in Abu Dhabi at Rs 25.2 crore ($2.8 million), shrugged off a sluggish start with a flurry of late boundaries on his way to an unbeaten 32. Powell was more enterprising, smashing four fours and two sixes, but both were trumped by Choudhary.

Playing at the iconic Eden Gardens, it was Mukul Choudhary who was the hero of the hour with an unbeaten 54 runs as he helped LSG beat KKR by three wickets in a last-over thriller.&nbsp;

IPL 2026: LSG unsung hero Mukul Choudhary floors KKR in last-ball thriller as barren run continues for hosts