IPL 2023: Bangalore beat LSG by 18 runs

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) failed to chase a target of 127 against Royal Challengers Bangalore in an IPL 2023 match at home.

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LSG lost their top five batsmen in just seven overs and were eventually bowled out for 108 in 19.5 overs, losing the game by 18 runs.

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Amit Mishra and Ravi Bishnoi picked up two wickets each, while Naveen-ul-Haq took three wickets for LSG in the first innings, restricting RCB to 126/9 in 20 overs.

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Faf du Plessis scored 44 runs off 40 balls for RCB and reclaimed the Orange Cap.

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Virat Kohli had a tense moment with Naveen-ul-Haq during the match and exchanged words with LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir after the match.

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