IPL Match Today, RCB vs LSG: Predicted playing XI, head-to-head, pitch report, Bengaluru weather update

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 features a stark contrast between the tournament’s best batting unit and its most economical bowling attack . RCB enters the match in third place after a high-scoring win over Mumbai Indians, having crossed the 200-run mark in every match this season . LSG, currently seventh, is looking to bounce back after a loss to Gujarat Titans, relying on a bowling unit that has yet to concede 200 runs this year.

Lucknow Super Giants have had an inconsistent season, winning as many matches as they’ve lost, largely due to underwhelming performances from key overseas players Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran. However, unexpected contributors such as Mukul Choudhary and a strong bowling unit led by Mohammed Shami have provided positives.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, meanwhile, have started strongly, winning three of their four matches and looking like a well-settled unit under captain Rajat Patidar, who has been in excellent form, especially against pace. While RCB’s batting has been consistent, their bowling, particularly at the death, remains a concern, with one of the poorest economy rates this season.

RCB vs LSG Head-to-Head

• Total matches played: 6
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru:4
• Lucknow Super Giants: 2

RCB vs LSG Today IPL Match: Pitch Report

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is renowned as a true batting haven, characterized by its flat deck and notoriously short boundaries that make it one of the highest-scoring venues in the IPL. For today's clash between RCB and LSG, fans can expect the ball to come onto the bat nicely, allowing power-hitters to clear the ropes with ease, as evidenced by the 200+ scores 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 Hazlewood

Impact Sub: Suyash Sharma

Lucknow 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 Rathi

Impact 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. Since it is an evening game at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, conditions will remain dry and pleasant for both players and fans. The temperature is forecast to hover between 21°C and 25°C throughout the match duration.

RCB vs LSG: Live Streaming details

The RCB vs LSG clash will be held at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, with the match set to begin at 7:30 PM IST. The game will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network, while live streaming will be available on JioHotstar.

Squads:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad: 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 Singh, Mangesh Yadav, Josh Hazlewood, Jordan Cox, Nuwan Thushara, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, Abhinandan Singh, Kanishk Chouhan, Satvik Deswal

Lucknow Super Giants Squad: 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 Ahmed, Mayank Yadav, Matthew Breetzke, Anrich Nortje, Josh Inglis, Himmat Singh, Mohsin Khan, Arjun Tendulkar, Akash Maharaj Singh, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Arshin Kulkarni, Naman Tiwari