You want the RCB vs LSG match 23 scorecard. I get it.
But let me tell you what happened at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 15 night. Because I watched every ball. Twice.
RCB won. That's not the story.
The story is how they won. And what the IPL 2026 points table now looks like because of it.
Quick numbers for you:
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LSG: 146 all out (19.4 overs)
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RCB: 149 for 5 (15.1 overs)
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RCB won by 5 wickets. 29 balls left.
Yes. 29 balls.
In T20 cricket, that's not a win. That's a warning shot to every other team.
First, Let Me Show You the Updated Points Table
Before I get into the messy details, here is where every team stands after Match 23. I checked this at 11:45 PM IST on April 15.
| Rank |
Team |
Matches |
Points |
NRR |
My quick take |
| 1 |
RCB |
5 |
8 |
+1.503 |
Scary good. But wait 2 more games. |
| 2 |
RR |
5 |
8 |
+0.889 |
Solid. Not flashy. |
| 3 |
PBKS |
4 |
7 |
+0.720 |
Unbeaten. Dangerous. |
| 4 |
SRH |
5 |
4 |
+0.576 |
Confuses me every week. |
| 5 |
DC |
4 |
4 |
+0.322 |
Fix the middle order. Please. |
| 6 |
GT |
4 |
4 |
-0.029 |
Just there. Nothing more. |
| 7 |
LSG |
5 |
4 |
-0.804 |
Big trouble. Huge. |
| 8 |
CSK |
5 |
4 |
-0.846 |
Looks tired. Sad to say. |
| 9 |
MI |
4 |
2 |
-0.772 |
What is happening here? |
| 10 |
KKR |
5 |
1 |
-1.383 |
Almost finished. |
One thing that bothers me: LSG has 4 points. Same as SRH. But look at that NRR. Minus 0.804. That is not a small gap. That is a canyon.
RCB vs LSG Match 23 Live – What I Saw That Others Missed?
I was following the RCB vs LSG match 23 live feed on two screens. Cricbuzz on one. Hotstar on another.
Here is what the highlights will not show you.
The First Over. Bhuvi vs Marsh. Game Over?
Bhuvneshwar Kumar. 36 years old. Slower than most fast bowlers now.
First ball. Length outside off. Marsh leaves.
Second ball. Leg-cutter. Pitches on middle. Moves away. Top of off stump.
Marsh is gone. Zero on the board.
My honest reaction: I clapped. Not because I support RCB. Because that is art. Fast bowling is not just about 150 kph. Bhuvi proves that every single year.
You saw that too, right?
The 11th Over – Rasikh Salam Broke LSG's Back
This is the over you need to rewatch.
LSG was 89 for 3. Looking okay. Pant was hitting. Badoni was settling.
Then Rasikh Salam came for his third over.
Ball 1: Slower bouncer. Badoni top edges. Simple catch.
Ball 2: Dot. Good length.
Ball 3: Full toss. But it dipped. Like really dipped. Badoni's bat turned. Leading edge to cover.
Two wickets in three balls. The crowd went silent. Then loud. Then silent again.
Why this matters to you: If you play fantasy cricket, pick Rasikh. But pick him for the middle overs. Not the death. He kills partnerships. That is his skill.
The RCB vs LSG Scorecard Numbers – But Deeper
You can find the RCB vs LSG match 23 scorecard anywhere. Runs. Wickets. Extras.
But let me tell you what the numbers hide.
Josh Hazlewood Only Took One Wicket. But He Won the Match
Look at his spans: 4 overs, 20 runs, 1 wicket.
Boring? No.
He bowled 14 dot balls. Fourteen.
That means LSG's batters faced 14 balls from Hazlewood and scored nothing. Absolutely nothing.
That pressure forced Pant to go after Krunal Pandya. And Pant got out.
Here is the lesson: In T20, the bowler who creates pressure is as valuable as the bowler who takes wickets. Hazlewood is a master of this.
Kohli Came Off the Bench. That Should Not Be Legal
RCB used Virat Kohli as their Impact Substitute.
Think about that. One of the greatest batters ever started the match on the bench.
He walked in at the fall of the first wicket. 49 runs off 34 balls. Match over.
My worry: This is smart. Too smart. Every team will start doing this. Hide your best batter from fielding. Bring him fresh to bat. Is that fair? I don't know. But it works.
What the IPL 2026 Points Table Tells Us About LSG's Problems?
I have been looking at the IPL 2026 points table for an hour now. Something is wrong with LSG. They have 4 points from 5 matches. That is recoverable.
But their NRR is minus 0.804. That is not recoverable easily.
Let Me Explain NRR Like You Are 15 Years Old
Net Run Rate is simple. Total runs you scored divided by overs you batted. Minus runs you gave divided by overs you bowled.
In the RCB vs LSG match 23 scorecard, LSG scored 146 in 20 overs. That is 7.3 runs per over.
Then they gave away 149 in 15.1 overs. That is 9.8 runs per over.
Difference? Minus 2.5 for this match alone.
What this means: LSG cannot defend totals. Their bowlers are leaking runs. If LSG bats first, buy tickets for the opposition. Seriously.
Pant Got Hit. That Changed Everything
Rishabh Pant retired hurt in the 9th over. Hit on the elbow. He came back later. But the damage was done.
Without Pant, LSG's batting order looked lost.
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Pooran came at No. 4. Scored 1 run.
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Badoni tried to hit. Got out.
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Krunal tried to finish. Too late.
My honest take: LSG is not a bad team. They are an injured team. If Pant stays fit for the next 9 matches, they can still reach 14 points. But that NRR? That will hurt them in a tie-breaker.
Fantasy Cricket Advice – Pick These 3, Avoid These 2
I run a small WhatsApp group for fantasy cricket. 200 people. We share notes after every match.
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Here is what we decided after Match 23.
Three Players You Should Pick Right Now
1. Rasikh Salam (RCB) – 9.5 credits
He will not give you wickets every match. But he will give you dot balls. And dot balls mean economy points. Pick him.
2. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB) – 9 credits
Cheap. Effective. Always bowls 4 overs. Always takes 1 or 2 wickets. Set and forget.
3. Virat Kohli (RCB) – 11 credits
Expensive. Worth it. He is batting as an Impact Player now. Less fielding. More focus on batting. That is dangerous for bowlers. Good for your fantasy team.
Two Players You Should Avoid for Now
1. Nicholas Pooran (LSG) – 10 credits
Too expensive. Batting at the wrong position. Wait until LSG fixes their order.
2. Ravi Bishnoi (LSG) – 8.5 credits
Chinnaswamy is small. Leg spinners get hit there. Avoid for away matches.
RCB vs LSG – Pros and Cons. Honest. No Hype
RCB – What Worked?
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Bowling has four different styles. Bhuvi swings. Hazlewood hits length. Rasikh varies pace. Krunan spins away.
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Fielding was sharp. No dropped catches. That wins close games.
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Kohli as Impact Player is a cheat code.
RCB – What Worries Me?
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Top order is aggressive. If Salt and Kohli fall early, the middle order has not been tested.
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They have not defended a low total yet. We do not know if they can.
LSG – What Went Wrong?
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Batting order is confusing. Marsh opens. Pant at 3. Pooran at 4. No one knows their role.
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Bowling leaked runs. Shami 42 in 3 overs. Avesh 38 in 3 overs.
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Negative NRR is hard to fix.
LSG – Can They Fix It?
Yes. But only if Pant opens the batting. And only if they bowl first in every match. Their strength is chasing. Not defending.
Should You Trust RCB This Season?
I have been hurt by RCB before. We all have.
2016 final. 2021 eliminator. 2022 collapse. Pain.
But this 2026 team feels different.
Three reasons:
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They have a bowling attack that wins matches. Not just defends. Wins.
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The Impact Player strategy is clear. Kohli bats. Siraj bowls. No confusion.
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Faf understands NRR. He pushed for the chase to finish in 15 overs. That extra NRR cushion might take them to the playoffs.
One warning: Do not bet everything on RCB yet. Wait for 3 more matches. If they beat RR and PBKS back to back, then believe.
For LSG? The road is hard. 6 wins needed from 9 matches. Possible. But that NRR is a problem.
Your Questions Answered (Simple and Direct)
Where do I find the official RCB vs LSG match 23 scorecard?
Go to the IPL website. Or open Cricbuzz. Click on Match 23. You will see the full scorecard. Ball by ball.
Who got Player of the Match in RCB vs LSG?
Rasikh Salam. 4 wickets for 24 runs. Broke LSG's middle order in the 11th over.
How did this match change the IPL 2026 points table?
RCB went to number 1. 8 points. NRR of +1.503. LSG stayed at 4 points but dropped to 7th because of negative NRR.
What is Net Run Rate and why should I care?
NRR is the tie-breaker. If two teams have the same points, the one with higher NRR goes to playoffs. RCB's NRR is very high now. That is like having an extra win.
Final note from me: I wrote this at 1 AM after rewatching the match. If I made a mistake in the scorecard, tell me. I will fix it. I am not a robot. I am just a cricket fan who takes notes.
