In an exciting encounter at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 2, 2024, the Lucknow Super Giants emerged victorious against the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 15th match of the IPL 2024 season. Lucknow posted a formidable total of 181 runs, setting a challenging target for RCB, who managed to score only 153 runs in their 20 overs, resulting in a victory margin of 28 runs for the Super Giants.
The star of the match was Quinton de Kock, who dazzled with the bat, scoring an impressive 81 runs off 76 balls, including 8 fours and 5 sixes, boasting a strike rate of 144.64. His innings was pivotal in guiding Lucknow to a robust total, complemented by notable contributions from Nicholas Pooran, who added 40 runs off 31 balls, and Marcus Stoinis, who scored 24 runs off 20 balls.
Despite a decent start, RCB struggled in their chase. The batting lineup faltered with Virat Kohli managing just 22 runs while Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell were dismissed for 19 and 0 runs, respectively. Only Rajat Patidar provided some resistance with a score of 29 runs before succumbing to the bowlers.
The bowling performance from Lucknow was impressive, particularly from Manimaran Siddharth, who took 1 wicket for 21 runs in 3 overs, and Mayank Yadav, who was impactful with 3 wickets for just 14 runs in his 4 overs. Naveen-ul-Haq also took 2 key wickets, contributing to the team's success on the day.
With this victory, the Lucknow Super Giants continue to display their potential in IPL 2024, creating a thrilling chase for the championship title as they grow stronger with each match.