Published - 15 Apr 2026, 04:48 PM | Updated - 15 Apr 2026, 04:48 PM
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IPL — Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Lucknow Super Giants at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru) on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Lucknow Super Giants in Match 23 of IPL 2026. RCB recently scored 240 against the Mumbai Indians and will look to continue their strong home form at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Cricket experts believe the Lucknow Super Giants are making a mistake by using Nicholas Pooran at number five. Many feel he should bat higher to take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru spinners and make a bigger impact.
Lucknow Super Giants need better performances from Mitchell Marsh and Rishabh Pant to support Aiden Markram. Royal Challengers Bengaluru will depend on Rajat Patidar and Tim David to finish strongly and remain the favorites for this match.
Live scores, ball-by-ball commentary, fixtures, and full scorecards.
Get it on Google Play →The toss will play a big role due to heavy dew expected in the second innings at Bengaluru.
Teams usually prefer chasing at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium as the pitch stays flat and boundaries are short.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 07 May 2026 | RCB vs LSG | Upcoming |
| 15 Apr 2026 | RCB vs LSG | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wickets |
League positions and stats for both teams in this match. Numbers match the full IPL points table.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are currently in third place on the points table. A win against Lucknow Super Giants can move them into the top two. They will aim to strengthen their playoff chances early and maintain consistency in the tournament.
Lucknow Super Giants are in sixth place after their recent loss. They need a strong win to revive their campaign. Another defeat could push them further down the table and make their playoff chances more difficult.
RCB
WINS
5
LSG
WINS
2
Team totals in IPL when these two have met:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) hold a strong advantage in the rivalry, winning four matches compared to Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) two victories. This record gives RCB a clear edge and reflects their consistent performances in key moments against LSG over multiple seasons in the tournament.
In their most recent meeting on May 27, 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru chased a big target to win by six wickets comfortably. However, Lucknow Super Giants earlier secured a 28-run victory on April 2, 2024, proving they can still challenge RCB strongly on their day and compete well in such matches.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been in strong form in their last five matches. They have won three of their four games in IPL 2026, including an 18-run win over the Mumbai Indians.
The Bengaluru-based franchise also beat Chennai Super Kings by 43 runs and Sunrisers Hyderabad by 6 wickets. Their only loss came against Rajasthan Royals by 6 wickets.
Lucknow Super Giants have had mixed results in their last five matches. They lost their most recent game against Gujarat Titans by 7 wickets. Before that, they won two matches, beating Kolkata Knight Riders by 3 wickets and Sunrisers Hyderabad by 5 wickets. They also lost to Delhi Capitals by 6 wickets.
In recent head-to-head matches, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have had the advantage. They won their latest meeting in 2025, and although earlier games were close, RCB have performed better in key moments.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | RCB vs GT | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wickets |
| 18 Apr 2026 | RCB vs DC | Delhi Capitals won by 6 wickets |
| 15 Apr 2026 | RCB vs LSG | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wickets |
| 12 Apr 2026 | MI vs RCB | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 18 runs |
| 10 Apr 2026 | RR vs RCB | Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wickets |
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2026 | LSG vs RR | Rajasthan Royals won by 40 runs |
| 19 Apr 2026 | PBKS vs LSG | Punjab Kings won by 54 runs |
| 15 Apr 2026 | RCB vs LSG | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wickets |
| 12 Apr 2026 | LSG vs GT | Gujarat Titans won by 7 wickets |
| 09 Apr 2026 | KKR vs LSG | Lucknow Super Giants won by 3 wickets |
(Based on recent match performances)
Mohammed Shami must use the new ball well to dismiss Virat Kohli early and stop him from building a big innings.
Rajat Patidar attacks spin in the middle overs, so Digvesh Singh Rathi needs to bowl accurate lines to control the scoring.
Tim David is strong in the death overs, so Avesh Khan must execute yorkers properly to avoid conceding big runs.
60 M square boundary and 65 M straight boundary.
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65 M
Based on last 5 completed T20 matches at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium.
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Score distribution (1st innings)
Chasing sides have scored noticeably better.
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Per innings: average team score, total fours/sixes in that innings (averaged across matches), and wickets. Based on the last 5 completed T20 matches at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are likely to win this match because their batting lineup suits the conditions at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Virat Kohli and Phil Salt can take advantage of the powerplay, while Lucknow Super Giants continue to struggle with their top-order consistency.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have around a 65% chance of winning this match. Lucknow Super Giants depend heavily on Aiden Markram and Mohammed Shami. Unless Shami takes early wickets, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru are expected to secure a comfortable victory.
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