The Lucknow Super Giants will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a reverse fixture on May 7 in the Indian Premier League 2026. The match will be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
LSG find themselves at the bottom of the points table. They have managed just two wins from nine matches so far. With their playoff hopes hanging by a thread, they will be eager to deliver a strong performance and register their third win of the season.
In contrast, RCB are placed second on the table with six wins from nine outings. After a recent setback, they will be keen to bounce back, secure their seventh victory, and further solidify their position in the standings.
The head to head record heavily favors Bangalore. They have won five of the seven meetings between these two sides, including the most recent fixture on April 15, 2026. Lucknow has struggled against RCB historically, and given their current form, they face an uphill battle.
LSG vs RCB Win Probability
LSG vs RCB Match Details
| Match | Indian Premier League 2026, 50th Match |
| Date | Thursday, 07 May 2026 |
| Time | 07:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Live Streaming (TV) | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming (Mobile) | JioHotstar |
LSG vs RCB Team Form – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
RCB have won six of their nine matches and sit second on the points table. Their key strength is a strong batting lineup led by Virat Kohli, who has scored 379 runs in nine matches and is in fine form. Jacob Bethell and Devdutt Padikkal provide solid support at the top. The bowling attack is led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who has taken 17 wickets in nine matches and leads the wicket taking charts this season. Josh Hazlewood adds pace and experience. Their psychological edge comes from their dominant head to head record against Lucknow.
Lucknow Super Giants
LSG have won only two of their nine matches and sit at the bottom of the table. Their key strength is a powerful middle order featuring Rishabh Pant, Josh Inglis, and Nicholas Pooran. Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram provide experience at the top. The bowling attack has Mohammed Shami, Mohsin Khan, and Avesh Khan. Their concern is consistency. They have failed to put together complete performances across both batting and bowling departments. Their realistic objective is to play freely without pressure and try to spoil RCB’s playoff push.
LSG vs RCB Probable Playing XI
LSG Probable XI-
Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (c and wk), Josh Inglis, Nicholas Pooran, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Himmat Singh, Mohammed Shami, Mohsin Khan, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav.
Impact Player: Manimaran Siddharth.
RCB Probable XI-
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 Head to Head Record
| Total Matches | 07 |
| LSG Won | 02 |
| CSK Won | 05 |
| Draw/NR/Tie | 00 |
LSG vs RCB Pitch Report
The surface in Lucknow has traditionally favored bowlers, especially because of its slow nature. In the current season, matches at this venue have typically produced scores in the 140 to 160 range. The pitch grips, which offers help to bowlers who maintain disciplined lines and consistent lengths. That said, batters can still play a crucial role if they adapt well to the conditions.
LSG vs RCB Weather Report
The weather is expected to be warm. There is no forecast of rain. A full match should happen without interruptions.
LSG vs RCB Toss Prediction
The captain who wins the toss will likely choose to bowl first. The pitch can be tricky for batting later in the game. Teams chasing have had success at this venue.
LSG vs RCB Match Prediction
This is a match between a team fighting to stay in the playoff race and a team at the bottom looking for a win to restore some pride.
RCB have the better team on paper. Virat Kohli has been in excellent form with 379 runs in nine matches. Bhuvneshwar Kumar leads the wicket taking charts with 17 wickets. Their head to head record is also very strong. They have beaten LSG five times out of seven.
LSG have power hitters like Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, and Josh Inglis. But they have not been consistent. Their bowling has also leaked runs at key moments. To win, they will need their top order to fire and their bowlers to be very disciplined on a slow pitch.
The slow nature of the Lucknow pitch means batters who can rotate strike and play smart shots will do well. RCB have more players who can adapt to these conditions. Kohli especially is known for anchoring innings on tricky surfaces.
Expect RCB to continue their dominance over LSG. They are the better team in better form. Lucknow will fight hard because they have nothing to lose, but their inconsistent season makes it hard to back them.
Today’s match prediction: Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win the match.
LSG vs RCB Dream11 Team
- Wicketkeeper- Rishabh Pant, Jitesh Sharma
- Batters- Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethell, Nicholas Pooran
- All rounders- Mitchell Marsh, Krunal Pandya, Aiden Markram
- Bowlers- Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Mohammed Shami
Captain Pick- Virat Kohli.
Vice-captain Pick- Bhuvneshwar Kumar..
