Jitesh Sharma is congratulated by Rishabh Pant after RCB’s win over Lucknow Super Giants in IPL match at Lucknow, May 27, 2025.
LSG vs RCB will be played on May 7 at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. The match starts at 7:30 PM IST, with toss at 7:00 PM. LSG are led by Rishabh Pant and RCB by Rajat Patidar. It will be on Star Sports and streaming on JioHotstar.
The pitch in Lucknow is not easy for batting. It has good pace and bounce, which is unusual for this ground. Fast bowlers get help, and even spinners can get grip later. Scores are usually low here and batters find it hard to settle.
Weather looks clear and warm. No rain is expected. So full match should happen without interruption.
LSG are struggling badly. They have lost five matches in a row and sit at the bottom with just 4 points. Their playoff chances are very low now. They have also struggled to adjust to their own home pitch, and too much depends on a few key players.
RCB are in a much better position. They have won 6 out of 9 matches and are placed second with 12 points. Their net run rate is the best in the league, which gives them an extra advantage in the standings.
So this match is very important for both. LSG are fighting to stay alive. RCB are pushing to stay in the top two.
LSG vs RCB Indian Premier League 2026: Head-to-Head Stats
| LSG | RCB | |
| 7 | Matches | 7 |
| 2 | Won | 5 |
| 5 | Lost | 2 |
| 0 | Tied | 0 |
| 227 | Highest Score | 230 |
| 108 | Lowest Score | 149 |
LSG vs RCB Indian Premier League 2026: Key Players to Watch
LSG key players are mostly about explosive batting and pace bowling. Mohammed Shami is their main fast bowler. He can use the bounce and movement at Ekana to trouble the top order. Rishabh Pant is the captain and a big attacking batter. He has not been very consistent. But he can change the game quickly when he gets going.
Nicholas Pooran is one of their most dangerous finishers. He played a 21-ball 63 recently with many sixes. Mitchell Marsh gives them strong starts with his power hitting at the top. Ayush Badoni and Josh Inglis add stability and depth in the middle order.
For RCB, the batting is very strong. Virat Kohli is their main batter. He has 379 runs with an average above 54. Rajat Patidar is the captain and plays aggressive cricket while leading the team. Phil Salt gives fast starts at the top, which sets the tone for big scores.
Devdutt Padikkal adds balance with left-handed batting in the top order. With the ball, Bhuvneshwar Kumar brings swing early. Josh Hazlewood adds accuracy and bounce. Krunal Pandya controls the middle overs with spin.
LSG vs RCB Indian Premier League 2026: Predicted Playing 11
The Predicted Lineup for DC and CSK in the Indian Premier League 2026 is as follows:
| LSG (Probable XI) | RCB (Probable XI) |
| Mitchell Marsh | Virat Kohli |
| Josh Inglis (wk) | Phil Salt (wk) |
| Rishabh Pant (c & wk) | Devdutt Padikkal |
| Nicholas Pooran | Rajat Patidar (c) |
| Ayush Badoni | Tim David |
| Himmat Singh | Jitesh Sharma |
| Krunal Pandya | Krunal Pandya |
| George Linde / Prince Yadav | Romario Shepherd |
| Mohsin Khan | Bhuvneshwar Kumar |
| Mohammed Shami | Josh Hazlewood |
| Digvesh Rathi | Suyash Sharma / Rasikh Salam |
LSG vs RCB 2026 Indian Premier League 2026: Where to watch
In India, the match will be shown on Star Sports Network on TV. It will also stream live on JioHotstar through the app and website.
In USA and Canada, it will be on Willow TV and also available on the Willow TV app. In the UK, it will be shown on Sky Sports and can be watched online on the Sky Go app.
FAQs
Q. When and where is LSG vs RCB match played?
A. It will be played on May 7 at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow at 7:30 PM IST.
Q. What is the pitch condition at Ekana Stadium?
A. The pitch helps fast bowlers with bounce. It also gives grip to spinners.
Q. How is LSG performing this season?
A. LSG are at the bottom with 4 points.
Q. How is RCB performing this season?
A. RCB are in strong form with 6 wins in 9 matched.
Q. Who has the better head-to-head record?
A. RCB have the better record with 5 wins compared to LSG’s 2 wins.
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