LSG eke out narrow win after Marsh's sensational ton

Mitchell Marsh's century lit up the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, but Lucknow Super Giants had to hold their nerve with the ball going up against a power-packed Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting line-up. Digvesh Rathi did exactly that as the hosts defended their total of 209 in a game reduced to 19 overs per side, ending a six-game losing streak. RCB were powered by quick-fire knocks from Rajat Patidar and Tim David but fell short, restricted to 203 for 6 chasing a revised target of 213.

Brief scores: Lucknow Super Giants 209/3 in 19 overs (Mitchell Marsh 111 (56), Nicholas Pooran 38 (23), Rishabh Pant 32* (10); Krunal Pandya 1-31) beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru 203/6 in 19 overs (Rajat Patidar 61 (31), Tim David 40 (17); Prince Yadav 3-33) by 9 runs (DLS method).

A fifth different opening pair for LSG. Mitchell Marsh greeted Josh Hazlewood with two straight sixes over the bowler's head. He raced to a 20-ball fifty as LSG reached 68/0 after six overs – the highest Powerplay score in Lucknow this season.

Rain, ton, and rain again. Marsh brought up a 49-ball hundred – his second IPL ton – as LSG reached 145/1 after 14 overs. Play was interrupted twice by rain.

Pant provides a blitzy finish. After another rain break with one over lost, Rishabh Pant struck two fours and a six to power LSG to a strong total of 209/3.

RCB's start was in stark contrast, with Mohammed Shami and Prince Yadav striking early blows. Prince bowled Virat Kohli for a duck.

RCB slip again after Patidar fifty. Rajat Patidar brought up a 26-ball fifty but RCB slipped from 104/2 to 112/5.

LSG prevail after see-saw battle. RCB needed 91 off the last six overs. Tim David struck crucial blows but Shahbaz Ahmed picked up his wicket. It came down to 20 off the last over, but Digvesh Rathi held his nerve to end LSG's winless run.