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RCB vs LSG IPL 2026: Can Lucknow Halt Bengaluru's Momentum?

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru host Lucknow Super Giants in a crucial IPL 2026 encounter at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB enters the match high on confidence after a big win over Mumbai Indians, while LSG looks to bounce back from a defeat. Historically, RCB dominates this rivalry with four wins in six meetings, including a comfortable victory in their last clash during the 2025 season. The match promises high stakes as third-placed RCB aims for the top spot, while seventh-placed LSG fights to climb the points table.

Key Points: RCB vs LSG IPL 2026: Match Preview, Squad, Live Streaming

  • RCB eye top spot with a win
  • LSG seek to improve 7th place standing
  • RCB leads head-to-head 4-2
  • Last meeting in 2025 won by RCB
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IPL 2026: When and where to watch LSG vs RCB match

Watch RCB host LSG in IPL 2026. Get match preview, squad details, head-to-head stats, and live streaming info for this crucial encounter.

"RCB hold a clear edge in this rivalry with four wins, compared to just two victories for Lucknow Super Giants. - Report"

Bengaluru, April 14

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will host Lucknow Super Giants in Match 23 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, with a lot at stake for both teams.

RCB get into the match after a massive win over five-time champions Mumbai Indians by 57 runs, whereas LSG went down against Gujarat Titans in their own yard.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are currently third in the points table and are eyeing the top spot with a victory against LSG, who are seventh with two wins and as many losses.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru hold a clear edge in this rivalry with four wins, compared to just two victories for Lucknow Super Giants.

The last time these two sides faced off in the IPL, during the 2025 season, RCB came out on top with a comfortable six-wicket win, further underlining their dominance in recent meetings.

In the last four years, since 2022, RCB and LSG have faced each other six times in the IPL, with RCB winning 4 matches and LSG emerging victorious in two games.

Squads:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (captain), Virat Kohli, Tim David, Jacob Bethell, Romario Shepherd, Josh Hazlewood, Nuwan Thushara, Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Rasikh Dar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jordan Cox, Suyash Sharma, Venkatesh Iyer, Swapnil Singh, Jacob Duffy, Kanishk Chouhan, Abhinandan Singh, Mangesh Yadav, Phil Salt, Satvik Deswal, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra.

Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant (C), Aiden Markram, Himmat Singh, Matthew Breetzke, Mukul Choudhary, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahamad, Arshin Kulkarni, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ayush Badoni, Mohammad Shami, Avesh Khan, M. Siddharth, Digvesh Singh, Akash Singh, Prince Yadav, Arjun Tendulkar, Anrich Nortje, Naman Tiwari, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan.

Match details:

When: Wednesday, April 15, 7:30 PM IST

Where: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Where to watch: Star Sports Network and JioStar.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
As an LSG fan, this is a must-win. We can't afford another loss. Pant needs to fire, and our middle order has to step up. Hoping Mayank Yadav is fit to play, we need his pace against that strong RCB batting.
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Rahul R
The head-to-head record is scary for LSG. RCB just knows how to beat them. Home advantage, current form... everything points to another RCB win. But that's why we love cricket, right? Anything can happen!
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Sarah B
Watching from the UK! The 3 PM GMT start is perfect. The battle between Kohli and Shami will be key. Hoping for a high-scoring thriller at the Chinnaswamy.
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Aman W
Respectfully, the article focuses too much on past records. IPL is about the present. LSG has a powerful squad on paper. If Pant, Markram, and Marsh click together, they can chase any total at that ground.
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Kriti O
Just hoping for a good match without any rain interruption! 🤞 Booked my tickets months ago. The atmosphere is going to be next level. RCB, please don't break our hearts this time!

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