Lucknow Super Giants host defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Ekana Stadium, and the occasion has its own share of drama.
LSG have had a season that has quietly fallen apart, five defeats on the bounce and a points table position that has told its own grim story. At this point, they can no longer lose games if they want to secure a playoff spot.
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What are the lineups for the LSG vs RCB IPL 2026 match?
The lineups for the LSG vs RCB match will be announced closer to the game time, typically a few hours before the match starts.
What is the pitch report for the LSG vs RCB match in IPL 2026?
The pitch report will provide insights on the playing surface, including conditions that may favor batting or bowling, and will be available shortly before the match.
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Score predictions will vary based on team form and player performances, but analysts will provide estimates as the match approaches.
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RCB, meanwhile, are sitting in the top half of the league and will aim to climb further up on the points table and take a step forward towards securing their playoff berth.
LSG vs RCB: Predicted playing XI and starting lineups
LSG predicted playing XI:Â Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c) (WK), Aiden Markram, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Himmat Singh, Mohammed Shami, Mohsin Khan, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav
Impact Player:Â Digvesh Rathi
RCB predicted playing XI: Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Venkatesh Iyer, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood
The BRSABV Ekana Stadium pitch this season has made a habit of keeping batters honest. The average score this season has sat around 150, which is noticeably below what other IPL venues have offered and bowlers have had plenty to work with.
LSG vs RCB: Dream 11 Fantasy XI
Keepers â Rishabh Pant, Jitesh Sharma
Batsmen â Virat Kohli (c), Rajat Patidar, Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Devdutt Padikkal
All-rounders â Krunal Pandya
Bowlers â Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Prince Yadav
LSG vs RCB: Score Prediction and Winner
If LSG bats first:Â 175 - 180 runs
If RCB bats first:Â 180 - 195 runs
Match winner prediction:Â Royal Challengers Bengaluru to secure a victory.
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