Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a reverse fixture on May 7 in the Indian Premier League 2026. This match will be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
LSG sits at the bottom of the points table, having won only two of their nine matches so far. With their hopes of reaching the playoffs now slim, they will be desperate to deliver a commanding performance and register their third victory of the season.
RCB occupies the second spot on the points table, having won six of their nine matches. Following a recent defeat, they will be eager to stage a strong comeback, secure their seventh win, and further consolidate their position in the points table.
LSG vs RCB Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches: 7
- RCB Wins: 5
- LSG Wins: 2
- Recent Encounter: RCB won the reverse fixture on April 15, 2026, by 5 wickets.
- At Ekana Stadium: RCB has won 2 out of 3 previous meetings at this venue.
LSG vs RCB Predicted Playing 11s
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (C & WK), Josh Inglis, Nicholas Pooran, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Himmat Singh, Mohammed Shami, Mohsin Khan, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav
Impact Player: Manimaran Siddharth
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood
Impact Player: Rasikh Salam Dar
LSG vs RCB Player Stats
- Virat Kohli (RCB): leads this rivalry with 242 runs; this season, he has scored 379 runs at an average of 54.14.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB): is currently the Purple Cap holder, having taken 17 wickets in 9 matches.
- Josh Hazlewood (RCB): is the leading wicket-taker in this rivalry (10), and he has historically neutralized Nicholas Pooran.
- Mitchell Marsh (LSG): is the highest run-scorer for LSG this season, having scored 627 runs with the help of 6 half-centuries.
- Prince Yadav (LSG): is the leading wicket-taker for Lucknow, having claimed 13 wickets.
LSG vs RCB Probable Best Performers
Virat Kohli
In this match, Virat Kohli could prove to be a pivotal player for Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experienced opener is in magnificent form; he has scored 379 runs in nine matches and has consistently delivered strong performances at the top of the batting order. The slow nature of the pitch is perfectly suited to Kohli's style of play. This right-handed batsman is renowned for his ability to anchor the innings and rotate the strike efficiently, and he adapts seamlessly even in challenging conditions.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been one of the standout players of this season; with 17 wickets in nine matches, he currently sits at the top of the list of highest wicket-takers. His precise line and ability to swing the ball consistently make him a formidable threat to batsmen. Renowned for his control and variations, Bhuvneshwar often makes scoring runs against his bowling a difficult task. If Bhuvneshwar finds his rhythm early on, he could once again prove to be the standout bowler in this contest.
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