Lucknow Supergiants owner Sanjeev Goenka’s priceless reaction after sealing Lucknow’s win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Ekana Stadium has gone viral.This victory marked several important milestones for LSG. It was their first win in five matches at home this season and their first against RCB in Lucknow after losing the previous two matches at the venue. The result also handed RCB their first defeat of the season chasing five tries, while LSG finally registered their first successful defense after failing to defend the total in their previous four attempts. More importantly, the win ended Lucknow’s six-match losing streak and snapped an unwanted run of eight consecutive defeats at their home ground.After the win, Sanjeev Goenka was seen waving his hands in joy, soaking in the moment as the Lucknow Supergiants finally ended their losing streak with a memorable victory.
Lucknow Supergiants in IPL:
- Batting First: 38 Matches, 21 Wins, 16 Losses, 1 No Result – Win Percentage: 56.75%
- Second Batting: 30 Matches, 12 Wins, 18 Losses – Win Percentage: 40.0%
The numbers clearly highlight LSG’s strong record when the target is set, with the team defending more comfortable totals than they have chased in IPL history.
Match Summary – LSG Outclass RCB
It was night. Mitchell MarshWho made a brilliant 111 off 56 balls to take LSG to 209/3. Marsh dominated despite three rain interruptions, first adding 95 runs with Arshin Kulkarni and later forming a 70-run partnership with Nicholas Pooran (38). Marsh’s aggressive hitting set the tone as he attacked RCB’s bowlers right from the start, particularly Josh Hazlewood and Rashikh Dar, reaching a 20-ball half-century.Royal Challengers Bengaluru put up a spirited fightback but eventually fell short by nine runs against Lucknow Supergiants in a rain-hit thriller at the Ekna Stadium. Chasing 213 from a reduced 19 overs, RCB struggled with Virat Kohli dismissed for zero and Jacob Bethel dismissed for just four runs.Despite the early collapse, cameos from Rajat Patidar (61 in 31), Tim David, Romario Shepherd and Krunal Pandya kept RCB alive until the last over, where they needed 20 runs. LSG captain Rishabh Pant handed the ball to leg-spinner Digvesh Rathi, who held his nerve brilliantly to seal the win. Pant also scored an unbeaten 32 off just 10 balls late in the innings. While a win may not revive LSG’s playoff hopes, it significantly complicates RCB’s path to the last four.
