In a closely contested match on May 8, 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lost to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by nine runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL). LSG's Mitchell Marsh was the standout performer, scoring 111 runs off 56 balls, which included nine fours and nine sixes, helping his team reach a total of 209/3. RCB's chase was led by skipper Rajat Patidar, who scored 61 runs off 31 balls, and Devdutt Padikkal, who added 34 runs. Despite a valiant effort, including contributions from Tim David and Krunal Pandya, RCB fell short, marking their fourth loss of the season. With this win, LSG improved their record to three wins and seven losses, while RCB's position slipped to third place in the standings. Patidar expressed satisfaction with his team's performance despite the loss, emphasizing their focus on aggressive play rather than defending their title.