LSG vs RCB Live Updates: LSG are chasing 127 vs RCB.© BCCI
LSG vs RCB, IPL 2023, Live Updates: Marcus Stoinis and Nicholas Pooran aim to rebuild for Lucknow Super Giants in chase of 127 runs against Royal Challengers Bangalore in match number 43 of IPL 2023 on Sunday. Mohammed Siraj, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Hazlewood and Wanindu Hasaranga have claimed a wicket each. Earlier, Naveen-ul-Haq took three wickets (3 for 30), while Ravi Bishnoi and Amit Mishra returned identical figures of 2 for 31 as LSG restricted RCB to 126 for 9 in 20 overs. Faf du Plessis top-scored for RCB with 44 off 40 balls. The match started with RCB skipper du Plessis winning the toss and opting to bat first. (Live Scorecard | IPL 2023 Points Table)
Here are the Live Score and Updates from IPL 2023 match between LSG and RCB, straight from the Ekana Cricket Stadium:
22:31 (IST)
LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: RCB dominate powerplay!
This is a brilliant start for RCB. What a powerplay it was! RCB have removed the top-four of Lucknow Super Giants’ batting line-up. It was a team effort as all the four bowlers, who bowled in the powerplay picked a wicket each. LSG need 93 runs in 84 balls.
LSG 34/4 (6)
22:28 (IST)
LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: WICKET!
Another one bites the dust! LSG batters are falling like a pack of cards. Wanindu Hasaranga’s delivery deceived Deepak Hooda and Dinesh Karthik did a good glove work behind the stumps to end his innings. LSG are in hot water!
LSG 27/4 (5.1)
22:20 (IST)
LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: Badoni is gone!
Josh Hazlewood has got the wicket of Ayush Badoni on the first ball of his second over and LSG are in some real trouble here. Badoni wanted to hit the ball over cover but got caught by Virat Kohli. 6 runs came of the over. Lucknow Super Giants need 100 runs in 90 balls.
22:16 (IST)
LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: WICKET!
Krunal Pandya is out! He hits the ball into the hands of deep extra cover and loses his wicket. Glenn Maxwell gets the wicket. Lucknow Super Giants need 108 runs.
LSG 19/2 (3.3)
22:12 (IST)
LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: Expensive over!
Krunal Pandya hit Mohammed Siraj for three consecutive fours in the over and that has helped LSG gain momentum. 16 runs came off the over.
LSG 18/1 (3)
22:00 (IST)
LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: WICKET!
Here is the first breakthrough for RCB! Mohammed Siraj has trapped Kyle Mayers on the second ball of the innings. This is exactly the kind of start RCB wanted. Only one run came off the first over a wicket.
LSG 1/1 (1)
21:41 (IST)
LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: RCB spot 126/9 vs LSG!
Wanindu Hasaranga ends the over of Naveen-ul-Haq with a four and RCB have something to fight on the board. The pitch is a tough one for the batters and early wickets could keep RCB in the game in the second innings.
RCB 126/9 (20)
21:35 (IST)
LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: WICKET!
Yash Thakur run out Dinesh Karthik on the fourth ball of the 19th over. 5 runs came off it.
RCB 120/7 (19)
21:28 (IST)
LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: WICKET!
RCB are six down! Naveen-ul-Haq has got the wicket of Mahipal Laomror. He trapped the batter plumb in front of the stumps. Umpire gave it out but Lomror went upstairs. The ball was found to be clipping the off stump.
RCB 114/6 (17.5)
21:20 (IST)
LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: Faf is gone!
Amit Mishra traps Faf du Plessis on the latter’s score of 44 off 40 balls. RCB are five down. The wicket came on the fifth ball of the over. 11 runs came off it.
RCB 110/5 (17)
21:18 (IST)
LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: Match resumes!
Dinesh Karthik hit a four to Naveen-ul-Haq on the first ball post resumption. A total of 7 runs came off the 16th over.
21:11 (IST)
LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: Rain stops!
The rain has stopped and the covers are off. The resumption time is 9:15 PM IST.
20:52 (IST)
LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: Rain stops play
The covers have been brought on the field as rain has stopped the play. Royal Challengers Bangalore are currently batting at 93/4 in 15.2 overs with Faf du Plessis and Dinesh Karthik standing unbeaten at the crease.
20:47 (IST)
LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: OUT
OUT!!! Amit Mishra has joined the party and dismissed Suyash Prabhudessai for 6. Suyash lofts it for a boundary but K Gowtham intercepts and takes a simple catch. RCB lose their fourth wicket.
RCB 90/4 (14.3 overs)
20:40 (IST)
LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: 3-down RCB struggle
After losing three wickets in a quick succession, three-down Royal Challengers Bangalore are struggling against Lucknow Super Giants. In the previous over, Faf du Plessis and Suyash Prabhudessai score seven runs off Krunal Pandya’s delivery.
RCB 89/3 (14 overs)
20:32 (IST)
LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: OUT
OUT!!! Ravi Bishnoi strikes again and removes Glenn Maxwell for four. Bishnoi hits on the pads of Maxwell as the on-field umpire signals out. Despite going for the DRS review, Maxwell fails to save himself as RCB lose their third wicket.
RCB 80/3 (12.4 overs)
20:28 (IST)
LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: OUT
OUT!!! K Gowtham has provided Lucknow Super Giants with their second breakthrough as he removed Anuj Rawat for 9. Rawat tries to go for a big hit but Kyle Mayers takes a simple catch at the deep mid-wicket as Royal Challengers Bangalore lose their second wicket.
RCB 75/2 (11.4 overs)
20:23 (IST)
LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: Faf key for RCB
After the dismissal of Virat Kohli, the onus lies on Faf du Plessis of taking Royal Challengers Bangalore to a huge total. In the previous over, he along with Anuj Rawat, smash 6 runs off Ravi Bishnoi’s delivery.
RCB 71/1 (11 overs)
20:17 (IST)
LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: OUT
OUT!!! Ravi Bishnoi has provided Lucknow Super Giants with their first breakthrough as he dismissed Virat Kohli for 31. Kohli misjudges the delivery and goes way out of the crease as Nicholas Pooran stumps him out. First wicket gone for RCB.
RCB 62/1 (9 overs)
20:08 (IST)
LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: RCB go past 50
After some initial slow overs, Royal Challengers Bangalore openers Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis finally get a good over as they smash 8 runs in the previous over of Yash Thakur. With this, RCB have gone past the 50-run mark in 8 overs.
RCB 56/0 (8 overs)
19:59 (IST)
LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: Tight bowling from LSG
Lucknow Super Giants have delivered tight bowling as they successfully restricted Royal Challengers Bangalore below 50 in the powerplay. In the previous over, openers Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis smash five runs off Ravi Bishnoi’s delivery as RCB aim for some more boundaries in the coming overs.
RCB 42/0 (6 overs)
19:54 (IST)
LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: Good over from Krunal
Krunal Pandya bowls an economical over and gives a sigh of relief to Lucknow Super Giants. In his previous over, he leaks only five runs and tries to create pressure on RCB openers Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis.
RCB 37/0 (5 overs)
19:50 (IST)
LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: Big over for RCB
Royal Challengers Bangalore are off to a flying start as their openers Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis are dealing in boundaries. In the previous over of Naveen-ul Haq, the duo smashes 12 runs, which includes a six from Faf and a boundary from Virat.
RCB 32/0 (4 overs)
19:42 (IST)
LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: KL Rahul picks up injury
Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul picks up an injury while trying to stop a shot from going across the boundary line. The medical help has been called and Rahul has been taken off the field. Royal Challengers Bangalore get a big over as their openers smash 11 runs off Marcus Stoinis’ delivery.
RCB 16/0 (2 overs)
19:34 (IST)
LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: Steady start for RCB
Royal Challengers Bangalore are off to steady start against Lucknow Super Giants. In the first over, the openers Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis smash 5 runs off Krunal Pandya’s delivery, which includes a four from Virat.
RCB 5/0 (1 over)
19:30 (IST)
LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: We are underway
The IPL 2023 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore begins with Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli opening for RCB. On the other hand, Krunal Pandya will be bowling the first over for LSG.
19:10 (IST)
LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: RCB’s Playing XI
Royal Challengers Bangalore (Playing XI): Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis(c), Anuj Rawat, Glenn Maxwell, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik(w), Suyash Prabhudessai, Wanindu Hasaranga, Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood
19:09 (IST)
LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: LSG’s Playing XI
Lucknow Super Giants (Playing XI): KL Rahul(c), Kyle Mayers, Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Nicholas Pooran(w), Krishnappa Gowtham, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Amit Mishra, Yash Thakur
19:05 (IST)
LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: Here’s what KL Rahul said at the toss
“It is just going to be hard work on this pitch for both teams. Just one change. Avesh Khan misses out and K Gowtham comes in. Having played here twice, we know that spin will be used more than pace here. Just want to hold our composure during crunch moments. The only thing we spoke about is to not come with a fixed mindset and we gotta bowl well and restrict them to a low total.”
19:04 (IST)
LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: Here’s what Faf du Plessis said at the toss
“We are gonna have a bat. There will be little more turn in the second innings I feel. I feel much better now. We got Hazlewood in tonight, and Anuj comes in for Shahbaz. Our squad is well-suited for these conditions. It is just about batting well tonight.”
19:01 (IST)
LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: RCB win toss, opt to bat
Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Faf du Plessis won the toss and opted to bat against Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2023 match.
18:53 (IST)
LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: Pitch report
The square boundaries – one side is 72 meters, the other side is 63 meters. Straight it is 78 meters. It is a black soil pitch, so the bounce is relatively low. May not be high-scoring, but expect a bigger score than 145 – with inputs from Sanjay Manjrekar and Rohan Gavaskar.
16:52 (IST)
LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: RCB’s Predicted XI
Here’s what we think could be Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Playing XI against Lucknow Super Giants. Read here.
16:51 (IST)
LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: LSG’s Predicted XI
Here’s what we think could be Lucknow Super Giants Playing XI against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Read here.
16:26 (IST)
LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: Strong bowling attack of LSG
Spinners have enjoyed bowling in Lucknow with Ravi Bishnoi shouldering the responsibility alongside Amit Mishra. Afghan pacer Naveen Ul Haq has been tidy in the absence of Mark Wood. Avesh Khan has conceded close to 10 runs per over in seven games and he would be looking to change that.
16:24 (IST)
LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: Mohammed Siraj’s lethal form
Mohammad Siraj has been the stand out bowler for RCB and he needs support from the other fast bowlers. Harshal Patel is tasked with bowling the tough overs but he would want to bring down his economy rate from 9.94.
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