In a closely contested match, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fell short against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by nine runs using the DLS method in the IPL 2026. Virat Kohli, who was dismissed for a two-ball duck by LSG's Prince Yadav, rallied his teammates with an inspiring speech in the dressing room. He reminded them of their successful run, stating, "Why did we get those six wins? Because we were enjoying, and we were only worried about our standards." Kohli's message aimed to boost morale as RCB aims for a playoff spot, currently holding 12 points from 10 matches. LSG's Mitchell Marsh was the standout performer, scoring 111 runs off 56 balls, helping his team secure a much-needed victory after a six-match losing streak. RCB's Rajat Patidar was the highest scorer for his team with 61 runs. Despite the loss, RCB remains in contention for the playoffs.