Lucknow, May 8:
Lucknow Super Giants kept their playoff hopes alive with a tense nine-run victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a rain-curtailed encounter.
Chasing a revised DLS target of 213 in a 19-over contest, RCB fell short at 203/6 despite a blazing 61 off 31 balls from skipper Rajat Patidar.
Earlier, Mitchell Marsh powered LSG with a superb 111 off 56 deliveries, helping his side post a formidable total and snap a six-match losing streak.
With the ball, Prince Yadav (3/33) and Shahbaz Ahmed (2/33) delivered under pressure to seal the win.
The result breathes fresh life into LSGâs playoff campaign while dealing a setback to RCB in a closely fought contest.