IPL 2026, LSG vs RCB Match Prediction: Who Will Win, Fantasy Picks, Top Batters and Bowlers

Lucknow Super Giants will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 50th match of Indian Premier League 2026 on May 7th at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow with the game set to begin at 7:30 PM.
Rishabh Pant will captain LSG, while Rajat Patidar will lead RCB. Both teams feature several top-quality players, and strong performances can be expected from stars like Mitchell Marsh,Nicholas Pooran, Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar. It will be intriguing to see the final playing XIs that each side settles on ahead of this important clash.
Match Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| Date | 07 May 2026 (Thursday) |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Tournament | IPL 2026 |
| Match No. | 50th T20 |
| Venue | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Streaming | JioHotstar |
Team Form – Last 5 Matches
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Lucknow Super Giants | L, L, L, L, L |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | L, W, W, L, W |
Head-to-Head in T20I's
| Team | Matches Played | Won | Lost | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Who Will Win RCB VS LSG?
| Scenario | Batting First | Powerplay Score | Predicted Total | Match Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | LSG | 50–55 | 180–185 | RCB to win |
| Scenario 2 | RCB | 55–60 | 190-195 | RCB to win |
Top Batters to Watch – RCB VS LSG
| Player | Team | IPL Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | RCB | 9040 |
| Mitchell Marsh | LSG | 1549 |
| Tim David | PBKS | 1038 |
Top Bowlers to Watch – RCB VS LSG
| Player | Team | IPL Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Shami | LSG | 141 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | RCB | 215 |
| Josh Hazlewood | RCB | 65 |
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May 7, 2026, at 7:30 PM IST.
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