RCB's Patidar Reflects on Narrow Loss to LSG in IPL 2026
IPL 2026: Marsh's century put pressure on us, admits RCB's Patidar
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In a thrilling IPL 2026 match, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) narrowly lost to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by nine runs. RCB skipper Rajat Patidar acknowledged the pressure created by Mitchell Marsh's explosive century, which helped LSG set a challenging target of 210 runs.
- 01Mitchell Marsh scored 111 runs off 56 balls, leading LSG to a total of 209 runs.
- 02RCB's chase fell short by nine runs despite a strong effort from Patidar and Padikkal.
- 03Patidar praised his bowlers for regaining control after a tough start.
- 04RCB aims to play aggressively this season without the pressure of defending their title.
- 05LSG secured their third win of the season, while RCB dropped to third place.
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In a closely contested match during IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) faced Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and lost by nine runs. LSG's Mitchell Marsh was the standout performer, scoring 111 runs off just 56 balls, which significantly pressured RCB during their chase. RCB skipper Rajat Patidar acknowledged Marsh's innings, stating it set the tone for the match. Despite a commendable effort from RCB, including 61 runs from Patidar and 34 runs from Devdutt Padikkal, they ultimately fell short, finishing at 200 runs. Patidar emphasized the team's focus on playing an aggressive style of cricket this season, rather than defending their previous title. With this win, LSG improved to three victories this season, while RCB slipped to third place in the standings.
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The loss impacts RCB's standings in the IPL, affecting their chances of making it to the playoffs.
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