Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) continued their excellent run in the ongoing IPL 2026 with an impressive win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday (April 15). RCB dominated with both ball and bat as they first restricted LSG to a modest score and then chased down the target with ease in front of a packed stadium.
However, it was a special moment involving Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) icon Virat Kohli and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka that grabbed the attention and made it the best moment of this IPL 2026 clash in Bengaluru.
RCB beats LSG to top IPL 2026 points table
Talking about the match, Royal Challengers Bangalore gave a brilliant all-round performance against Lucknow Super Giants in front of the home crowd. After being asked to bat first, LSG’s batting lineup collapsed under pressure and they were all out for just 146 runs.
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RCB bowlers kept the position strong from the beginning and never allowed LSG batsmen to survive. Rasikh Salam was the standout bowler for the defending champions with a brilliant spell of 4/24. Chasing a modest target, the hosts looked in complete control.
Virat Kohli once again dominated with a brilliant knock of 49 off 34 balls as RCB chased the target in just 15.1 overs to register a five-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants and move to the top of the IPL 2024 points table on Wednesday.
Virat Kohli and Sanjiv Goenka’s relationship is in the headlines after RCB’s spectacular win over LSG.
After the RCB vs LSG match, cameras captured Virat Kohli and Sanjiv Goenka having a heated conversation on the field. The LSG owner was seen appreciating Kohli’s performance and congratulated him on RCB’s spectacular win at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Kohli and Goenka were seen having a warm and friendly conversation and the moment went viral on social media platforms in no time. Despite his team’s defeat, Goenka’s respectful gesture towards the RCB icon won him praise from fans as he exuded the spirit of the game.
Smile after the match 😀😀
Virat Kohli and Sanjeev Goenka sharing a happy moment together. 🤝 🌸 #ViratKohli #sanjeevgoenka #RCBvsLSG #IPL2026 pic.twitter.com/FVRmiif5AS– Mah Noor 🇦🇪 (@EagleEy08902000) 15 April 2026
After the match, Virat Kohli met LSG Honorary Sanjeev Goenka and talked about interesting things ❣️👍 #ViratKohli #sanjeevgoenka pic.twitter.com/85f84QtdtN
– Mukesh Kariyare (@mukesh_kariyare) 16 April 2026
Professional link of Virat Kohli and Sanjiv Goenka revealed!
Interestingly, Kohli and Goenka have a professional relationship. Over the years, the two have been associated through several business and social initiatives. They had previously worked together on the Indian Sports Honors initiative, which was launched to celebrate Indian athletes on a bigger platform.
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Kohli was also associated with brands under the RPSG group, and both have participated in charity-related sporting events such as celebrity golf matches to support underprivileged children. Goenka has often shown his respect for Kohli’s passion and energy on the field.
Despite fitness scare, Kohli’s bat is on fire in IPL 2026
Talking about his performances, Kohli has been in remarkable form with the bat in the currently ongoing IPL 2026. He holds the Orange Cap with 228 runs in just five matches, where he has already scored two half-centuries. His stats show that his consistency and hunger for runs remains intact despite his retirement from T20I cricket in 2024.
There was also some concern about the former Indian captain’s fitness ahead of this LSG game, as he was seen training with a bandage on his leg. However, Kohli played without any problems and once again led the RCB batting with confidence.
