In a standout performance, Rasikh Salam Dar took four wickets to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secure a decisive victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their IPL 2026 match. Acquired for ₹6 crore in the IPL 2025 auction, Dar's journey from Ashmuji in Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir, has been marked by challenges, including a two-year ban by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) due to a faulty birth certificate. After initially being overlooked in the season, he finally got his chance against Mumbai Indians, showcasing his skills against LSG. His impressive spell included dismissing key players like Aiden Markram and Ayush Badoni, and he ended with a yorker that took out Avesh Khan. This performance not only validated RCB's investment in him but also fulfilled his father's belief in his potential, as he expressed pride in Rasikh's achievements, stating that he has made their village proud.