Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) faced off against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 15 of IPL 2024 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Tuesday, April 2. The toss favoured RCB, who elected to bowl first.

A competitive total set by LSG

Lucknow Super Giants posted a formidable total of 181/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Quinton de Kock was the standout performer with the bat, smashing 81 runs off 56 deliveries, including 8 fours and 5 sixes. He received valuable support from Nicholas Pooran, who contributed a blistering 40 off 21 balls, comprising 1 four and 5 sixes. Despite some early setbacks, Lucknow’s middle order stabilized the innings, ensuring a challenging target for the opposition. Bowling figures for RCB pacers were decent, with Reece Topley, Yash Dayal and Mohammed Siraj each claiming a wicket, albeit at the cost of some runs. All-rounder Glenn Maxwell also chipped in with 2 crucial wickets to restrict the scoring rate.

Mayank Yadav troubles RCB batters

In response, the home team struggled to chase down the target and were eventually bowled out for 153 runs in 19.4 overs. Despite contributions from Rajat Patidar (29 runs off 21 balls) and Mahipal Lomror (33 runs off 13 balls), RCB fell 28 runs short of the required target. Fast bowler Mayank Yadav once again starred with the ball for LSG, wreaking havoc in the Bengaluru batting lineup with figures of 3 wickets for 14 runs in 4 overs. Naveen ul Haq also impressed, claiming 2 crucial wickets to dismantle the opposition’s lower-middle order.

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Player of the Match

Mayank Yadav was awarded the Player of the Match for his exceptional bowling performance, which played a pivotal role in LSG’s triumph.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

This Mayank Yadav Kid bowling like a child of the wind,,,pphhoofff.

— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) April 2, 2024

Stop what you are doing and watch Mayank Yadav bowl. Congratulations #LSG, you've unearthed a gem.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 2, 2024

Pleasing to see Mayank Yadav bowl. Future is very bright 🔥 #MayankYadav #RCBvLSG

— Vinay Kumar R (@Vinay_Kumar_R) April 2, 2024

4-0-27-3 vs PBKS. 4-0-14-3 vs RCB.

Mayank Yadav has taken 6 wickets from just 2 games, just 21-years-old, making a huge difference with the raw pace in the biggest league in the world. 🔥👌 pic.twitter.com/R32Bpw77YA — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 2, 2024

That’s a serious ball! #PACE

— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) April 2, 2024

Another impressive performance from Mayank Yadav 🤛#cricket #RCBvLSG #MayankYadav #IPL2024 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/rs9nsBC0I4

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 2, 2024

Is Pawan Putra the right name for Maynak Yadav? ⚡️⚡️⚡️#IPL2024 #RCBvsLSG pic.twitter.com/PCPf1jYy9l

— Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima) April 2, 2024

MAYANK YADAV, YOU ABSOLUTE SUPERSTAR!!! 🥶

W,1,0,W,1,4,0,0,4,W,0,1L,0,2,0,1,0,0,0,W,0,0,0,1 – 3/14 in 4 overs. – POTM in the last match and now 16 dot balls tonight in a 182 chase, he's making an incredible impact! 💥 pic.twitter.com/cN0cSEFMG9 — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 2, 2024

Mayank Yadav on his debut IPL:

4-0-27-3 in first IPL match. 4-0-14-3 in second IPL match. – Mayank Yadav, The future Fast bowling superstar! ⭐ pic.twitter.com/4EQ2FDBYuW — CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) April 2, 2024

RCB at Chinnaswamy:

Last game – Couldn’t defend their total of 182 This game – Couldn’t chase target of 182 #RCBvsLSG — Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) April 2, 2024

Nicholas Pooran played 9 dot balls but still scored 40 runs in just 21 balls. Mad player. pic.twitter.com/NBfYLvXWcl

— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) April 2, 2024

Nicholas Pooran equals Venkatesh Iyer's record of whacking the longest six of 106m this season. Both Sixes came against RCB. pic.twitter.com/mnypbCUkGi

— KKR Vibe (@KnightsVibe) April 2, 2024

Believe 😭#RCBvsLSG pic.twitter.com/vLO967eJXT

— Ctrl C Ctrl Memes (@Ctrlmemes_) April 2, 2024