In Match 43 of the IPL 2023, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 18 runs, thanks to a strong opening partnership between Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli. RCB dominated the powerplay, taking four wickets, with contributions from Mohammed Siraj, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Hazlewood, and Wanindu Hasaranga. LSG's chase was led by Amit Mishra, but lack of support from the other end meant they were bowled out for 108. Naveen ul Haq and Ravi Bishnoi picked up wickets for LSG, but Kedar Jadhav's inclusion in the RCB middle order remained to be seen. The total of 126 for 9 proved to be a fighting total on a slow, spinner-friendly pitch.