RCB vs LSG Highlights, IPL 2023: Nicholas Pooran's 19-ball 62 helps LSG beat RCB by 1 wicket in high-scoring thriller
IPL 2023 RCB vs LSG Highlights: KL Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by one wicket in a high-scoring thriller in the IPL 2023 clash at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Monday. Chasing a staggering 213, LSG got off to a dreadful start, losing Kyle Mayers for 0 in the first over. Wayne Parnell then removed Deepak Hooda and Krunal Pandya in the fourth over to push Lucknow further behind in the contest. However, Marcus Stoinis along with skipper Rahul then stitched a perfect rescue work, adding 76-run for the third wicket, before Karn Sharma (Impact Substitute) removed the Aussie for 65(30). Rahul then returned to the pavilion in the next over but what happened next put the match entirely into LSG's favour. Nicholas Pooran along with Impact Substitute Ayush Badoni added 84 runs for the sixth wicket in 35 balls, before Mohammed Siraj dismissed Pooran for 62 off 19 balls. Badoni was removed in the 19th over for 30(24) as RCB took the match to the final ball of the contest. With five required in the final over, Harshal Patel removed two batters and had a chance to push the match in the Super Overs with the final LSG pair batting in the middle. However, he failed to inflict a run-out at the non-striker's end in the final ball, following which Dinesh Karthik fumbled behind the stumps as Ravi Bishnoi along with Avesh Khan got LSG home. Earlier, Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis gave RCB a solid platform as the pair added 96 for the opening wicket after being invited to bat. Amit Mishra broke the partnership by getting rid of Kohli for 61(44) in the 12th over. Maxwell then joined his skipper and added 115-run in just 50 balls for the second wicket. Maxwell was cleaned up by Mark Wood for 59(29) in the final over, while Du Plessis returned unbeaten on 79(46). Catch the Highlights of Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Lucknow Super Giants:...Read More
RCB vs LSG Live Score, IPL 2023: KL Rahul's record against RCB
KL Rahul has a good record against RCB, having scored three fifties and one hundred in 12 innings against them.
The Lucknow captain will hope for a similar show tonight.
RCB vs LSG Live Score, IPL 2023: The Amit Mishra impact
Lucknow had introduced Amit Mishra as an Impact Substitute in previous encounter and he surely left an impact in the pitch. He bowled four overs and picked two wickets and conceded 23 runs.
He also hold a good record against RCB's middle-order batter Glenn Maxwell, whom he has dismissed five times previously in the IPL.
But the good news for the hosts is that the pair of Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis have fared well against the veteran spinner.
RCB vs LSG Live Score, IPL 2023: Individual match-ups
KL Rahul has dominated Mohammad Siraj and has scored 91 runs in 48 balls against the pacer.
RCB spinner Karn Sharma has dismissed Deepak Hooda twice in 10 balls.
RCB vs LSG Live Score, IPL 2023: Head-to-Head
If we look at the head-to-head record, the teams met twice last season and it was RCB who emerged victorious on both occasions.
Lucknow will look to turn things around this season.
RCB vs LSG Live Score: KL Rahul, Stoinis hope for stronger show
If we look at the opposite camp, KL Rahul and Marcus Stoinis have struggled for runs and while this hasn't hurt LSG but they surely would want the duo to bounce back to form.
KL Rahul has managed 63 from three outings at a strike-rate of 103.27 and Stoinis has scored 43 from the same number of innings but at a slightly better strike rate of 104.87.
RCB vs LSG Live Score, IPL 2023: Heavy reliance on Kohli and Faf
RCB will heavily bank on the opening pair of Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis. Both the senior pros are the leading run-scorer from their side, with Kohli at top, followed by the skipper.
Apart from them the middle-order failed to get going in the clash against KKR. Together Kohli and Du Plessis had added 44 for the opening wicket, before Kohli got dismissed for 21(18). Du Plessis too returned shortly after being cleaned up by Varun Chakravarthy for 23(12).
All-rounder Michael Bracewell then chipped in with 18-ball 19 and tailenders David Willey scored a run a ball 20, while Akash Deep added 17 off 8, rest all RCB batters were dismissed for single digit scores, while Harshal Patel returned for a two-ball duck.
RCB vs LSG Live Score, IPL 2023: Will Mark Wood return?
LSG fans will also hope to see England quick Mark Wood fit again. The pacer had missed the previous encounter because of flu. He is the joint leading wicket taker at the moment alongside Rashid Khan and Yuzvendra Chahal but has played one match less as compared to the two.
RCB vs LSG Live Score, IPL 2023: Another stern test for RCB batters
RCB had problems tackling KKR spinners and they will once again be tested by the ones present in Lucknow camp.
Ravi Bishnoi is in good form and Amit Mishra, who was introduced as an Impact Substitute, did a terrific job. Adding to RCB's problems could be Krunal Pandya, the all-rounder produced a clinical show in both the departments in the clash against SRH.
He picked three wickets and conceded 18 runs in his four overs and scored 34 off 23 balls, during which he stitched an important 55-run stand for the third wicket with skipper KL Rahul.
RCB vs LSG Live Score: David Willey's top show
However, the good thing for RCB is David Willey's solid show with the new ball. He picked two wickets and conceded 16 runs and the team will hope for a similar performance.
RCB vs LSG Live Score: What else is hurting RCB
While death bowling has been a concern, the absence of Wanindu Hasaranga, who is currently on national duty, Josh Hazlewood, still recovering from his injury, has compounded RCB's problem. The good news is both the absentees are expected to make a return by this week.
RCB also lost Reece Topley, who injured his shoulder in the match against Mumbai and has been ruled out.
Wayne Parnell has been roped in as Topley's replacement, but is yet to play for the franchise.
