Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 23 of IPL 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium today, April 15. This encounter presents a stark contrast between the tournament’s best batting unit and its most frugal bowling attack. RCB enter the match in third place after a towering win over Mumbai Indians, who have crossed the 200-run mark in every match this season. LSG, currently seventh, are looking to bounce back from their loss to Gujarat Titans and are relying on a bowling unit that is yet to concede 200 runs this year. Lucknow Super Giants have had an inconsistent season, winning as many matches as they have lost, largely thanks to the stunning performances of key overseas players Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran. However, unexpected contributors like Mukul Choudhary and a strong bowling unit led by Mohammed Shami brought positives. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, meanwhile, have started strongly, winning three out of four matches and looking like a well-settled unit led by skipper Rajat Patidar, who has been in excellent form, especially against pace. While RCB’s batting has been consistent, their bowling, especially at the death, remains a problem, with one of the poorest economy rates this season.
RCB vs LSG Head-to-Head
- Total number of matches played: 6
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru:4
- Lucknow Super Giants: 2nd
RCB vs LSG Today IPL Match: Pitch Report
Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is renowned as a veritable batting haven, featuring a flat deck and notoriously short boundaries that make it one of the highest-scoring venues in the IPL. In tonight’s clash between RCB and LSG, fans can expect the ball to fall nicely on the bat and allow the power hitters to clear the ropes with ease as evidenced by the 200+ scores they have already seen here this season.
RCB vs LSG: Predicted Playing 11s
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Predicted XI: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Tim David, Jitesh Sharma, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasikh Salam, Josh HazlewoodImpact Sub: Suyash SharmaLucknow Super Giants Predicted XI: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant, Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, George Linde/Anrich Nortje, Mohammed Shami, Avesh 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 Super Giants (LSG) is expected to be ideal for cricket, with clear skies and no threat of rain. Being an evening match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the conditions will remain dry and pleasant for the players and fans alike. Temperatures will range between 21°C and 25°C throughout the match.
RCB vs LSG: Live Streaming Details
The RCB vs LSG match will be held at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru with the match 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.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru Team: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar, Venkatesh Iyer, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Jordan, Nugesh Jordan Singh, Man Thesehara, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, Abhinandan Singh, Kanishk Chouhan, Satvik Deswal. Lucknow Super Giants Team: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (w/c), Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, George Linde, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Prince Yadav, Manimaran Siddharth, Shahbaz Nortkedav, Matthew, Joshbaz Brethzed, Matthew Inglis, Himmat Singh, Mohsin Khan, Arjun Tendulkar, Akash Maharaj Singh, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Arshin Kulkarni, Naman Tiwari
