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IPL 2026: Fans go crazy as Rasikh Salaam’s whirlwind spell leads RCB to win against LSG

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M. Chinnaswamy Stadium drowned in a sea of ​​red this Wednesday Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Gave a masterclass in clinical T20 cricket. in the 23rd match of ipl 2026 Season, RCB demolished Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) The modest target of 147 runs was achieved by 5 wickets with about five overs remaining. The win, which cemented RCB’s dominant position at the top of the table, was built on a sensational bowling performance and a vintage batting performance by the league’s most decorated man.

Rasikh Salam’s brilliance restricts LSG to a low score in the first innings

The story of the first innings was written by the young fast bowler Rasikh SalaamWhose “fiery magic” ravaged the LSG batting lineup. Winning the toss and opting to bowl proved to be a masterstroke for RCB. while experienced Bhuvneshwar Kumar Setting the tone with an early scalp, it was Salam who provided the knockout punch.

Salam’s 4 wickets for 24 runs in 4 overs was proof of his tactical development. He broke a dangerous opening stand by being out first. aiden markram On 12 runs, but his real impact came in the death overs. LSG struggle to find momentum, further hampered by injury fears Rishabh PantWho had to retire hurt at the beginning of the innings. Although Michelle Marsh (32 out of 40) and Ayush Badoni (24 of 38) attempted reconstruction, Salaam had consistent successes.

The young fast bowler’s ability to combine sharp yorkers with deceptive slower balls helped him bowl out wickets including tails. Mukul Chaudhary (39) and Avesh Khan. LSG were eventually all out for 146 runs in 20 overs. Disciplined bowling effort supported Josh HazlewoodWho maintained an economy of 5.00, ensuring that LSG never reached a competitive total on the usually high-scoring Bengaluru track.

Virat Kohli’s brilliant innings leads RCB to a spectacular win over LSG

Chasing 147, RCB wasted no time in asserting their authority. despite initial defeat Phil Saltintroduction of Virat Kohli An impressive player who sent the home crowd into a frenzy. Kohli looked in great touch from the first ball as he chased the target with a mix of aggression and surgical precision.

Kohli played an inning of 49 runs in just 34 balls with the help of 4 fours and 6 sixes. His strike rate of 144.11 kept the pressure on the LSG bowlers. He made an important partnership of 57 runs Devdutt PadikkalTook RCB to 60/1 in the powerplay. While Avesh eventually managed to get Kohli past his half-century, the damage was already done.

lsg Prince Yadav He struggled late and took 3 wickets for 32 runs, but the required rate was never a matter of concern for the Bengaluru team. contribution from Rajat Patidar (13 of 27) and Jitesh Sharma (23 off 9) kept the scoreboard ticking at around 10 runs per over. At the end, tim david And Romario Shepherd Remained calm to finish the game at 149/5 in just 15.1 overs. This emphatic win with 29 balls to spare not only thrilled the fans but also significantly increased RCB’s net run rate, making them the team to beat this season.

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