Marsh's 111 off 56 balls powers LSG to 9-run win over RCB
Synopsis
Marsh's 111 off 56 balls wasn't just a match-winning knock — it was a statement on powerplay intent. LSG's opener signalled that the franchise's early-over struggles are behind them, and with Prince Yadav's death bowling tightening the screws, RCB's late charge fell nine runs short. For LSG, it's a blueprint: explosive top-order, young pacer support, composed finishes.
Key Takeaways
Mitchell Marsh scored 111 off 56 balls (strike rate 198 ) against RCB at Ekana Stadium on 8 May .
LSG posted 209/3 in a 19-overs-a-side rain-curtailed contest; RCB managed 203/6 chasing DLS-adjusted 213 .
Marsh and Nicholas Pooran added a crucial 70-run partnership despite rain interruptions.
Prince Yadav took 3 for 33 , dismissing Kohli , Padikkal , and Jitesh Sharma .
Rajat Patidar (61 off 31) and Tim David (40 off 17) led RCB's chase but fell short by 9 runs .
Mitchell Marsh smashed a scintillating 111 off 56 balls to steer Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to a thrilling nine-run victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on 8 May. The Australian opener's explosive knock propelled LSG to 209/3 in a rain-curtailed 19-overs-a-side contest, a total that proved just enough as the hosts restricted RCB to 203/6 while chasing a DLS-adjusted target of 213.
Marsh's powerplay dominance
Marsh's intent from the outset was clear — dominate the powerplay and set the platform for a big total. "I wanted to try and get us off to the best start possible. It's probably been an area that we've struggled in this year so far, consistently," Marsh said after the match. The 56-ball century came at a strike rate of nearly 198, with the opener finding the boundary at will against RCB's attack.
The crucial partnership
After establishing early dominance, Marsh stitched together a pivotal 70-run partnership with Nicholas Pooran despite multiple rain interruptions that disrupted the flow of the innings. "It was a bit of a stop-starting night, but I managed to form that partnership with Nicky when we came off a few times and get us to a really competitive total," Marsh reflected, underlining the partnership's value in a truncated format.
RCB's brave chase falls short
Rajat Patidar, RCB's captain, led the chase with a brisk 61 off 31 balls, while Tim David hammered 40 off 17 deliveries to keep the visitors within striking distance. However, their late fightback proved insufficient as LSG's bowling unit held nerve in the final stages.
Prince Yadav's decisive spell
Young pacer Prince Yadav emerged as the match-winner with the ball, finishing with figures of 3/33 and claiming the scalps of Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, and Jitesh Sharma. Marsh had special words of praise for the teenager: "He's super confident in what he does and wants to bowl all the hard overs. So, he's the joy that you want in your team as a bowler, and it's been wonderful to watch him go about his business this year."
Closing the door
Shahbaz Ahmed and Digvesh Singh Rathi delivered crucial breakthroughs in the death overs, with Rathi holding his nerve in the final over to seal LSG's hard-fought win. The victory underscores LSG's improving ability to defend totals despite rain-affected contests.
Point of View
And the Australian's aggressive intent signalled a tactical reset. Combined with Prince Yadav's death-bowling composure and LSG's ability to defend a par total despite rain chaos, this win hints at a franchise finding its feet after a shaky start. For RCB, Patidar and David fought hard, but Yadav's three-wicket haul in the middle overs proved the difference.
NationPress
11 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many runs did Mitchell Marsh score against RCB?
Mitchell Marsh scored 111 off 56 balls against RCB at Ekana Stadium on 8 May, striking at nearly 198. It was a match-winning knock that powered LSG to 209/3 in a rain-curtailed 19-overs-a-side contest.
What was LSG's final total and RCB's target?
LSG posted 209/3 in 19 overs. RCB's DLS-adjusted target was 213 runs, which they fell short of by 9 runs, finishing at 203/6.
Who was the standout bowler for LSG?
Young pacer Prince Yadav took 3 for 33, dismissing Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, and Jitesh Sharma. Marsh praised his confidence and willingness to bowl in high-pressure situations.
Who led RCB's chase?
RCB captain Rajat Patidar scored 61 off 31 balls, while Tim David contributed 40 off 17 deliveries. Despite their aggressive batting, RCB fell 9 runs short of the target.
