Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant expressed relief and satisfaction after his side secured a dramatic victory in the LSG vs RCB IPL 2026 clash, ending a six-match losing streak in the ongoing Indian Premier League season.
Lucknow Super Giants defeated defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru by nine runs via the DLS method in a rain-affected 19-overs-per-side match on Thursday. The result also marked LSG’s first home victory in five games this season, making the LSG vs RCB IPL 2026 encounter a significant turning point for the struggling side.
Speaking after the match, Pant admitted that the win meant a lot to the entire squad, especially after a difficult phase in the tournament.
“It was a good game for us for sure. For the whole team it means a lot. We have been trying a lot of things. Coming to the same page means a lot for us. It’s been a tough season but sometimes you have to go through the grind,” Pant said after the LSG vs RCB IPL 2026 contest.
LSG vs RCB IPL 2026: Pant Praises Bowlers and Digvesh Rathi for Handling Pressure Brilliantly
Pant also highlighted that the team had finally managed to put together a complete performance with both batting and bowling contributing effectively. He praised the bowlers for handling pressure situations well, particularly the decision to give the final over to Digvesh Rathi while defending 20 runs.
“It was a tough call. We were under pressure. Rathi was the right matchup for Romario Shepherd,” Pant explained.
One of the biggest highlights of the LSG vs RCB IPL 2026 match was the sensational innings played by Mitchell Marsh. The Australian all-rounder smashed 111 runs off just 56 balls, laying the foundation for Lucknow’s competitive total.
Pant lauded Marsh’s effort, calling it an “unbelievable innings,” while also crediting the bowling unit for consistently fighting hard throughout the season.
Rajat Patidar Says RCB Fell Short by Just a Few Shots
On the other side, RCB captain Rajat Patidar admitted that his team fell just short despite a strong chase. He said the batting unit showed positive intent but missed out by “one or two shots.”
“We were pretty sure how to go about the target. Boys played well and the way we stretched this game, just one or two shots behind,” Patidar said after the LSG vs RCB IPL 2026 thriller.
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Patidar also praised Mitchell Marsh for keeping the RCB bowlers under pressure throughout the innings.
“Mitchell Marsh was beautiful, the way he played. Kept us under pressure. I was confused about the bowlers — who should I bowl to Mitchell Marsh just after the powerplay,” he admitted.
The defeat meant RCB missed the opportunity to climb to the top of the IPL points table. However, Patidar remained optimistic, saying the team would continue taking one game at a time as the league stage progresses.
The LSG vs RCB IPL 2026 clash ultimately turned out to be one of the most thrilling matches of the season, giving Lucknow Super Giants a much-needed boost in confidence ahead of the remaining fixtures.
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