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In a gripping match at Ekana Stadium, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) faced their second consecutive defeat as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) triumphed by nine runs. This victory marked LSG's third win of the season, although they still sit at the bottom of the standings with seven losses. RCB, on the other hand, has dropped to third place after losing their fourth match.

LSG batted first and posted an impressive total of 209 runs for 3 wickets in 19 overs, thanks to a stellar century from Mitchell Marsh, who scored 111 runs off 56 balls, hitting nine fours and nine sixes. The innings was shortened due to rain, and RCB was set a target of 213 runs according to the DLS method. Despite a shaky start, RCB managed to put up a fight.

RCB's chase began poorly, losing both openers early. Mohammed Shami dismissed Jacob Bethell for just four runs, and Prince Yadav bowled out Virat Kohli for a duck, leaving RCB at 9 for 2 in just over one over. However, a solid partnership between Devdutt Padikkal and captain Rajat Patidar, who scored 61 runs off 31 balls, helped stabilize the innings.

Despite contributions from Tim David (40 runs off 17 balls) and Krunal Pandya (28 not out off 16 balls), RCB fell short, finishing at 203 for 6.

1. Marsh's explosive century set the tone for LSG's innings.

2. RCB's early wickets put them under pressure.

3. A crucial partnership between Padikkal and Patidar gave RCB hope.

4. Tim David's late innings push kept RCB in contention.

5. Prince Yadav's bowling was instrumental in LSG's victory.

Prince Yadav was the standout bowler for LSG, taking 3 wickets for 33 runs in 4 overs. Shahbaz Ahmed also contributed with 2 wickets for 33 runs. Despite going wicketless, Digvesh Rathi played a key role in the final over.

LSG: 209/3 (Mitchell Marsh 111, Nicholas Pooran 38) defeated RCB: 203/6 (Rajat Patidar 61, Tim David 40) by nine runs.