Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a three-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2026 match at Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 15, 2026, chasing a target of 150 runs.
Virat Kohli, promoted as an impact player, scored 49 runs off 34 balls with six fours and one six before falling just one run short of his 66th IPL half-century. His dismissal came off Nicholas Pooran’s catch on the long-on boundary, silencing the stadium.
Anushka Sharma, seated in the VIP box, reacted visibly to Kohli’s dismissal, covering her face with her hands in disbelief. The moment was captured on camera and quickly went viral on social media, with fans dubbing her “Lady Luck.”
RCB’s chase began shakily at 34 for 2 in the powerplay, but Kohli’s innings provided the foundation. After his exit, Rajat Patidar (27 off 13 balls) and Jitesh Sharma (23 off 9 balls) guided the team to victory with 4.5 overs remaining.
Lucknow Super Giants had posted 149 for 9 in their 20 overs, with Mitchell Marsh top-scoring with 40 runs off 32 balls. Aayush Badoni and Mukul Choudhary contributed 38 and 39 runs respectively, but RCB’s bowlers contained the lower order.
RCB’s Rasikh Salam Dar took four wickets for 24 runs in four overs, although Lucknow’s Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant, and Nicholas Pooran were all dismissed for single-digit scores.
With the win, RCB moved to the top of the IPL 2026 points table, and Virat Kohli became the leading run-scorer in the tournament.
Meanwhile, in other IPL 2026 action, Kerala Blasters played to a draw against North East United in Kochi, and Sanju Samson entered the top 10 run-scorers despite a half-century loss to Kolkata.
Why did Virat Kohli come in as an impact player?
RCB used the impact player rule to bring Kohli in after the powerplay, promoting him to stabilize the chase following an early batting collapse.
How did Anushka Sharma’s reaction spread online?
Her visible disappointment—covering her face with her hands—was filmed from the VIP box and shared widely on social media, earning her the nickname “Lady Luck” among RCB fans.
What was Lucknow Super Giants’ total and who scored most for them?
Lucknow Super Giants scored 149 for 9 in 20 overs, with Mitchell Marsh making 40 runs off 32 balls as their top scorer.
Who took the most wickets for RCB in the match?
Rasikh Salam Dar took four wickets for 24 runs in four overs, the best bowling performance for RCB in the game.