RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 is back at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. It takes place on Wednesday, 15 April, at 7:30 PM, on Matchday 23. Before the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants match, get head-to-head stats and standings. Find where to watch, the predicted playing XI, a timeline, and a match prediction.
One team is looking to continue the winning momentum. Another one is trying to get back into the race. RCB finished third with 6 points and a net run rate of +1.148, whereas LSG, after their loss to GT, landed in seventh place, accumulating 4 points and a net run rate of -0.427.
RCB, after a commanding victory, faced Pant and his crew upon arriving back home. Recently, Salt and Patidar showed steal the Sunday evening. The top order utilised the power play smartly and gave an explosive start.
In the middle, Patidar continues that momentum, and at the finishing time, David just delivered his natural game. From Krunal to Duffy, everyone does their job at their finest. So, they have high confidence now back at home, looking to keep their 100% winning record.
LSG carries different statistics this year. Of the four games they competed in, two were victories, and both were away. LSG’s top-order batters are not providing their usual explosive hitting this season.
Even in the middle overs, Pooran also can’t deliver what he delivered last year. But, in 2023, Pooran’s 15-ball fifty and 19-ball 62 now give a morale boost to the LSG camp. If Shami and Prince don’t work, then LSG bowling has no more power.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | NR | NRR | For | Against | Pts | Recent Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RR | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0.889 | 849/81.1 | 871/91.0 | 8 | L W W W W |
| 2 | PBKS | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0.720 | 598/56.4 | 590/60.0 | 7 | W N W W |
| 3 | RCB | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1.148 | 894/75.4 | 832/78.0 | 6 | W L W W |
| 4 | SRH | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0.576 | 1018/100.0 | 906/94.2 | 4 | W L L W L |
| 5 | DC | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.322 | 707/75.2 | 725/80.0 | 4 | L L W W |
| 6 | GT | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | -0.029 | 741/78.4 | 748/79.1 | 4 | W W L L |
| 7 | LSG | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | -0.427 | 647/79.5 | 647/75.5 | 4 | L W W L |
| 8 | MI | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | -0.772 | 731/70.1 | 774/69.1 | 2 | L L L W |
| 9 | CSK | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | -1.532 | 755/80.0 | 777/70.5 | 2 | W L L L |
| 10 | KKR | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1.315 | 562/60.0 | 632/59.1 | 1 | L N L L |
Where to Watch Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants
| Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants |
| Stadium | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Date & Time | Wednesday, April 15, 07:30 P.M. (IST) |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
RCB vs LSG Head to Head Records
| Matches | 6 |
| RCB Wins | 4 |
| LSG Wins | 2 |
| Tie | Nil |
| No Result | Nil |
RCB vs LSG Pitch Report
What’s the inside with the RCB vs LSG pitch report?
This season, it looks like the M. Chinnaswamy wicket has grown more batting friendly. The surface here is made up of black soil .
The pacers benefit from this surface more, and takes 21 wickets while spinners takes only 5. Out of two games , chasing and defending teams won equally. The average score so far on this ground is 210-220.
This might mean we’re in for a high-scoring thriller when RCB vs LSG clash!
Weather Report
On Wednesday, RCB and LSG will face off in the IPL’s 23rd encounter. According to the weather forecast, there is no chance of rain for today’s match in Bengaluru.
Along with this, the humidity level will be around 25%-39%, and the temperature will be around 32-34 degrees Celsius. The wind speed at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium will be 17 km/h from the East-Southeast.
RCB vs LSG Probabale XI
For Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing 11
Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Tim David, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy / Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma
Impact Player: Rasikh Dar / Venkatesh Iyer
For Lucknow Super Giants Playing 11
Aiden Markram , Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (C& WK), Nicholas Pooran, , Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, Avesh Khan, Mohammd Shami, Digvesh Rathi, Prince Yadav
Impact Player: George Linde / Shahbaz Ahmed / M Siddharth
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants Timeline
| Season | Result | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | RCB won by 6 wickets | Jitesh Sharma scored 85* (33) to finish the chase. |
| 2024 | LSG won by 28 runs | Mayank Yadav impressed with pace above 156 kmph. |
| 2023 | RCB won by 18 runs | A low-scoring match where LSG were bowled out for 108. |
| 2023 | LSG won by 1 wicket | LSG chased 213 on the final ball in a tight finish. |
| 2022 | RCB won by 14 runs | Eliminator match with Rajat Patidar scoring 112*. |
| 2022 | RCB won by 18 runs | Faf du Plessis led with a strong 96-run innings. |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants Stats
- 9 wickets in just 3 matches at a very low average makes Hazlewwood the most effective bowler in this contest.
- This rivalry swings between two extremes. Either massive run chases or sudden collapses. There is rarely a middle ground.
- Pooran has consistently attacked RCB, including a strike rate close to 300 in one game. When he settles, matches swing quickly.
- In 2023, RCB defended just 126/9 by bowling LSG out for 108. That’s unusual in modern IPL, especially in this rivalry.
- Rajat Patidar’s unbeaten 112 in the 2022 Eliminator remains one of the most important knocks in this rivalry. It also made him the first uncapped player to score a playoff century.
RCB vs LSG Prediction
The LSG vs RCB prediction favors RCB. Their overall head-to-head record supports this as well. However, RCB is coming off a loss against MI before this match. At M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, RCB has the advantage, having won all their matches so far there.
Currently, the momentum is in RCB’s favor. They won their previous match against MI at Wankhede Stadium. However, this year, LSG has played four games, winning two and losing two. Their last game against Gujarat Titans (GT) was a complete surrender. Now, LSG wants to get back on the winning track.
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