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Lucknow Super Giants ended their six-match losing streak by defeating Royal Challengers Bengaluru, impacting the IPL 2026 playoff race. Mitchell Marsh scored 111 runs, leading LSG to a nine-run victory via the DLS method.
The IPL 2026 points table after Match 50 may not have brought dramatic changes in the standings, but it turned out to be a hugely significant result in the playoff race. Royal Challengers Bengaluru lost the extra-game advantage they previously held over several rivals after suffering a defeat to Lucknow Super Giants, leaving them level on points with both Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans.
For LSG, the victory was massive beyond just the two points. It marked their first win after six successive defeats and also ended an eight-match losing streak at their home venue in Lucknow.
Mitchell Marsh starred in the win with a sensational 111 off 56 balls as bottom-placed LSG defeated RCB by nine runs via the DLS method in the rain-curtailed contest.
| Position | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 14 | +0.737 |
| 2 | Punjab Kings | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Lucknow Super Giants ended their six-match losing streak by defeating Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 50.
LSG's victory allowed them to shake up the playoff race, leaving Royal Challengers Bengaluru level on points with Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans.
Mitchell Marsh was the standout player, scoring 111 runs off 56 balls in the match.

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| 1 |
| 13 |
| +0.571 |
| 3 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 12 | +1.249 |
| 4 | Rajasthan Royals | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 12 | +0.510 |
| 5 | Gujarat Titans | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 12 | -0.147 |
| 6 | Chennai Super Kings | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | +0.151 |
| 7 | Delhi Capitals | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 8 | -0.949 |
| 8 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 7 | -0.539 |
| 9 | Mumbai Indians | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 6 | -0.649 |
| 10 | Lucknow Super Giants | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 6 | -0.949 |
Sunrisers Hyderabad continue to lead the standings with 14 points from 11 matches, winning seven and losing four, with a healthy net run rate of +0.737.
Punjab Kings remain close behind with 13 points from 10 games, including six wins, three defeats and one no result.
Despite the loss, Royal Challengers Bengaluru still possess the best net run rate in the tournament at +1.249, which could become crucial later in the playoff race.
Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans are also on 12 points, making the race for the top four increasingly tight heading into the final phase of the league stage.
Chennai Super Kings remain firmly in contention with 10 points, while Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians all face mounting pressure to keep their campaigns alive.
At the bottom, Lucknow Super Giants finally ended their miserable run but still have plenty of work left to do after climbing to six points from 10 matches.