Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face Lucknow Supergiants (LSG) in the 23rd match of IPL 2026 today on April 15. RCB entered the match at number three after a high-scoring win against Mumbai Indians, having crossed the 200-run mark in every match this season. LSG, currently ranked seventh, will be looking to bounce back after their loss to Gujarat Titans, relying on a bowling unit that has scored 200 runs so far this year. Lucknow Supergiants have had an inconsistent season, winning as many matches as they have lost, largely due to poor performances from key overseas players Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran. However, a strong bowling unit led by unlikely contributors such as Mukul Chaudhary and Mohammad Shami offered positives. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, meanwhile, have made a strong start by winning three of their four matches and look like a well-rounded unit led by skipper Rajat Patidar, who have been in excellent form especially against the pacers. While RCB’s batting has been consistent, their bowling, especially at the death, remains a concern, with one of the poorest economy rates this season.
RCB vs LSG Head to head
- Total Matches Played: 6
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 4
- Lucknow Supergiants: 2
RCB vs LSG Today’s IPL Match: Pitch Report
The M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is renowned as a veritable batting haven, characterized by its flat deck and notoriously short boundaries that make it one of the highest-scoring venues in the IPL. For today’s clash between RCB and LSG, fans can expect the ball to hit the bat well, allowing the power hitters to clear the ropes with ease, as evidenced by the 200+ scores already seen here this season.
RCB vs LSG: Prediction to play 11s
Royal Challengers Bengaluru XI Prediction: full salt, Virat KohliDev Dutt Padikal, Rajat Patidar, Tim David, Jitesh Sharma, Romario Shepherd, Karunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rashikh Salam, Josh HazlewoodImpact Sub: Suyash SharmaLucknow Supergiants Prediction XI: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant, Ayush Baduni, Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Mukul Chowdhury, George Linde/Enrich Nortje, Mohammad Shami, Aveesh Khan, Digvesh Singh RathiImpact Sub: Prince Yadav
RCB vs LSG IPL Match: Bengaluru Weather Update
The weather in Bengaluru for today’s IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Lucknow Supergiants (LSG) is expected to be excellent for cricket, with clear skies and no threat of rain. As it is an evening game at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, conditions will be dry and pleasant for both players and fans. The temperature is predicted to be between 21°C and 25°C throughout the duration of the match.
RCB vs LSG: Live Streaming Details
RCB vs LSG will be played at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, the match is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST. The game will be telecast on Star Sports Network, while live streaming will be available on JioHotstar.
Teams:
Royal Challengers Bangalore Squad: Phillip Salt, Virat Kohli, Dev Dutt Padikal, Rajat Patidar, Jitesh Sharma (W), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy, Suyash Sharma, Rashikh Salam Dar, Venkatesh Iyer, Jacob Bethel, Mangesh Wadden Singh, Swapanal Singh Cox, Nuvan Thishara, Vicky Ostwal, Vihan Malhotra, Abhinandan Singh, Kanshik Chauhan, Satuk Deswal Lucknow Supergiants Squad: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (W/C), Ayush Baduni, Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Mukul Chowdhury, George Linde, Mohammad Shami, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Prince Yadav, Manimaran Siddharth, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mayank Yadav, Mathew Himmat Singh, Anshit, Anshit, Anshit, Anshit Singh Mohsin Khan, Arjun Tendulkar, Akash Maharaj Singh, Akshit Raghunshi, Arshin Kulkarni, Naman Tiwari
