The Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow witnessed a high-octane thriller on Thursday, as the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) edged out Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 9 runs in the 50th match of IPL 2026. In a rain-curtailed encounter reduced to 19 overs per side, the fans were treated to a masterclass of power-hitting and clinical death bowling. While the weather gods threatened to dampen the spirits, Mitchell Marsh’s batting carnage and Prince Yadav’s surgical precision with the ball ensured LSG secured a vital win in front of a roaring home crowd.
Mitchell Marsh’s explosive hundred takes LSG to huge score against RCB
Electing to bat first, LSG’s innings was defined by a singular, devastating force: Mitchell Marsh. The Australian all-rounder looked in sublime touch from the first delivery, launching an assault that left the RCB bowling attack searching for answers. Marsh reached his half-century in just 20 balls, peppering the boundaries with three fours and six towering maximums during the powerplay.
Despite multiple rain interruptions that broke the rhythm of the game, Marsh remained unfazed. He reached the elusive triple-figure mark in just 49 deliveries, finishing with a majestic 111 off 56 balls, including 9 fours and 9 sixes. His opening partnership of 95 runs with Arshin Kulkarni (17) set a massive platform. Following Marsh’s departure in the 17th over, Nicholas Pooran provided the late impetus with a brisk 38 off 23 balls, while skipper Rishabh Pant remained unbeaten on 32 off just 10 deliveries.
LSG’s aggressive approach saw them post a daunting 209/3 in their allotted 19 overs. For RCB, the bowling figures made for grim reading; Josh Hazlewood was the pick of the lot with 1/49, while Rasikh Salam conceded 53 runs in his four-over spell, highlighting the dominance of the LSG batters.
Prince Yadav’s exceptional bowling display dismantles RCB’s chase
Chasing a DLS-adjusted target of 213, RCB’s innings started in catastrophic fashion. Mohammed Shami struck early to remove Jacob Bethell, but it was the young Prince who turned the game on its head. In a sensational opening spell, Prince produced a dream delivery to dismiss the legendary Virat Kohli for a two-ball duck, sending the Lucknow crowd into a frenzy.
RCB attempted a recovery through Rajat Patidar, who played a captain’s knock of 61 off 31 balls, and Devdutt Padikkal (34). The duo looked set to pull off a miracle, but Prince returned to break the backbone of the chase. He claimed the wickets of Padikkal and the dangerous Jitesh Sharma in quick succession, finishing with stellar figures of 3/33 in his 4 overs.
Despite a late-inning cameo from Tim David (40 off 17) and Krunal Pandya (28*), the mountain was too steep to climb. Shahbaz Ahmed chipped in with two crucial wickets to stifle the momentum in the middle overs. RCB finished at 203/6, falling just 9 runs short. This victory cements LSG’s reputation as a formidable home side, fueled by Marsh’s brilliance and a star-making performance by Prince.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Ekana erupts as LSG edges out RCB in a heart-stopping last-ball DLS thriller, clinching a gritty nine-run victory tonight! 🏏🔥#LSGvRCB #EkanaStadium #IPL2026 #LucknowSuperGiants #CricketTwitter #LastBallThriller #DLSMethod #GazabAndaz #IPLSeason #CricketFever 🏟️🙌 pic.twitter.com/gSAj9gCCzH
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) May 7, 2026
LSG BEATSSS RCB WOWW !!
WHAT A FREAKIN MATCH ! 😱😭
LSG won by 9 runs with Digvesh ,Prince Yadav,Pant and co’s help 🔥🙌🏻👏🏻
Also don’t forget Mitchell Marsh with a STUNNER TON 💯🫡#LSG#RCB#IPL#rcbvslsg#RCBvsLSG#lsg#PrinceYadav pic.twitter.com/ZP6GhbxXyT— JAM (@m_jyothir777) May 7, 2026
Mitchell Marsh leading from the front! 💯 A record-breaking fastest hundred for LSG and a much-needed victory to snap the losing streak. The Giants are back! 🏏🔥 #MitchellMarsh #LSGvRCB #IPL2026 pic.twitter.com/G6RsWs42xo
— WorldTESTCricketHQ (@WorldCricketMW) May 7, 2026
LSG beat RCB at Ekana!
Hero with Bat:- Mitchell Marsh 111(56)
Hero with Ball:- Prince Yadav 4-33-3#LSGvRCB #IPL2026 #MitchellMarsh #PrinceYadav pic.twitter.com/L5wEhmJXzp— Cric Insights (@cricinsights1) May 7, 2026
Mitchell Marsh leading from front, LSG beats RCB by 9 Runs (DLS). pic.twitter.com/WxWw1JA2sn
— Amir (@Khanu_3) May 7, 2026
Fastest Hundred By LSG Batter In IPL HISTORY – MITCHELL MARSH #LSGvsRCB #RCBvsLSGpic.twitter.com/krh75mNp1c
— Sandip Kamde (@SandipKamde89) May 7, 2026
Prince Yadav has turned out to be one of the top young Indian bowler this season.
What a ball to get virat Kohli’s wicket.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 7, 2026
Mitchell Marsh was absolutely cooking RCB. If rain hadn’t interrupted the match, he would’ve broken Chris Gayle’s 175 record, there’s still six overs left. He has already smashed 18 boundaries and RCB bowlers has no answers for him.pic.twitter.com/8ygKeiUb9A
— Soman. (@Shreyasian96) May 7, 2026
Mitchell Marsh woke up today and chose violence against RCB for Lucknow Super Giants .
He literally be like:”why run singles when you can clear the ropes?” #LSGvsRCB #BhuvneshwarKumar #RishabPant pic.twitter.com/Vap6pQAG1z— Mohit Bohra (@mohitsharma1910) May 7, 2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru on lost vs Lucknow Super Giants
Rajat Patidar said -“We were pretty sure how to go about the target. Mitchell Marsh was played fantastic knock & also prince Yadav outstanding. Me, Tim David doing well but Romario Shepherd & krunal pandya didn’t… pic.twitter.com/z7V3CIoG3s
— MANU. (@IMManu_18) May 7, 2026
Prince Yadav sharing a fun chat with Virat Kohli. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/1hO3qf0l78
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 7, 2026
Good one Prince Yadav and Digvesh Rathi
pic.twitter.com/1VFmAxfZvr— Cricket Universe (@indcricket_fan) May 7, 2026
🚨 PRINCE YADAV ON VIRAT KHOLI WICKET 🚨
The plan was the same. After our previous game, Virat bhai told me the same thing. He told me to keep bowling in that line when the ball is moving off the pitch. I stuck to that plan. pic.twitter.com/q12m1Tq1sm
— Harshit (@I_am_Harshit_17) May 7, 2026
