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]IPL 2026, RCB vs LSG Match Prediction: Who Will Win, Fantasy Picks, Top Batters and Bowlers
by Dwijesh
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Lucknow Super Giants in the 23rd match of Indian Premier League 2026 on April 15th at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru with the game set to begin at 7:30 PM.
Rajat Patidar will captain RCB, while Rishabh Pant will lead LSG. Both teams feature several top-quality players, and strong performances can be expected from stars like Philip Salt, Tim David, Virat Kohli and Mitchell Marsh. It will be intriguing to see the final playing XIs that each side settles on ahead of this important clash.
Match Details
| Match | Details |
|---|---|
| Teams | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants |
| Date | Wednesday, 15 April 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| Tournament | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Match No. | 23rd T20 |
| Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Streaming | JioHotstar |
Team Form – Last 5 Matches
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | W, L, W, W, W |
| Lucknow Super Giants | L, W, W, L, L |
Head-to-Head in T20I's
| Team | Matches Played | Won | Lost | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Who Will Win RCB VS LSG?
| Scenario | Batting First | Powerplay Score | Predicted Total | Match Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | LSG | 50–55 | 185–190 | RCB to win |
| Scenario 2 | RCB | 55–60 | 195-200 | RCB to win |
Top Batters to Watch – RCB VS LSG
| Player | Team | IPL Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | RCB | 8840 |
| Rajat Patidar | RCB | 1360 |
| Mitchell Marsh | LSG | 1368 |
Top Bowlers to Watch – RCB VS LSG
| Player | Team | IPL Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | RCB | 202 |
| Josh Hazlewood | RCB | 59 |
| Mohammed Shami | LSG | 137 |
