Mitchell Marsh’s century kept the viewers at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow in constant thrall, but Lucknow Super Giants had to hold their composure with the ball going up against an enterprising Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting order. Digvesh Rathi was the oasis of calm when it mattered the most as the hosts defended their total of 209 in a game reduced to 19 overs per side, ending a six-game losing streak.
Royal Challengers Bangalore were powered by quick-fire knocks from captain Rajat Patidar and Tim David but fell short, restricted to 203 for 6 chasing a revised target of 213. Despite the slim defeat, the defending champions retained their their position on the points table while Lucknow Super Giants were still at the bottom of the table.
Royal Challengers Bangalore travel to Raipur where they contest their last two home matches, starting with the clash against Mumbai Indians on May 10. Lucknow Super Giants travel to Chennai to take on Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk in the afternoon match on May 10.
Brief scores: Lucknow Super Giants 209/3 in 19 overs [Mitchell Marsh 111 (56), Nicholas Pooran 38 (23), Rishabh Pant 32* (10); Krunal Pandya 1-31] beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru 203/6 in 19 overs [Rajat Patidar 61 (31), Tim David 40 (17); Prince Yadav 3-33) by 9 runs (DLS method).
