Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) host Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 50 of IPL 2026 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Match starts at 7:30 PM IST (toss at 7:00 PM IST).
Watch the live telecast on Star Sports Network and live stream on JioHotstar (app and website).
RCB sit 2nd on the points table with 6 wins from 9 matches and are chasing a top-two finish to potentially avoid the eliminator. LSG are bottom with just 2 wins from 9 matches and 6 consecutive losses. They are hypothetically eliminated from the playoff race. This is RCB’s chance to consolidate, and LSG’s last shot at pride.
RCB won the first meeting (Match 23) at Chinnaswamy comfortably. They have also won both previous meetings at Ekana. LSG are yet to win a home match at Lucknow this season. Even scoring 228 against MI was not enough as MI chased it down for the highest successful chase in their IPL history.
LSG vs RCB IPL 2026 Match 50: Quick Details
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | LSG vs RCB, IPL 2026 Match 50 |
| Date | Thursday, May 7, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM IST) |
| Venue | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| TV Telecast (India) | Star Sports Network (English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada + HD) |
| Live Streaming (India) | JioHotstar (App and Website) |
| Live Streaming (UK) | Sky Sports Cricket / Sky Go / NOW TV |
| Live Streaming (USA) | Willow TV |
| Live Streaming (Australia) | Kayo Sports / Fox Cricket |
How to Watch LSG vs RCB Live in India
On TV: Star Sports Network broadcasts all IPL 2026 matches in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. Available on Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV, Dish TV, and D2H.
Online Streaming: JioHotstar is the exclusive platform. Plans start at ₹79/month (Mobile), ₹149/month (Super), and ₹299/month (Premium with 4K). Bundled access available through Jio, Airtel, and Vi recharge plans.
LSG vs RCB Head-to-Head Record in IPL
RCB dominate this rivalry, including a perfect record at Ekana.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 7 |
| RCB Wins | 5 |
| LSG Wins | 2 |
| RCB at Ekana vs LSG | 2-0 (LSG have never beaten RCB at home) |
| First Meeting This Season (Match 23) | RCB won at Chinnaswamy |
RCB have won both previous matches at Ekana against LSG. That 100% away record at Lucknow makes this an even tougher task for LSG. Add in the fact that LSG have zero home wins this season, and the statistical picture is bleak for the hosts.
In Match 23 at Chinnaswamy, Virat Kohli put RCB on top with a trademark innings. Josh Hazlewood led the bowling. RCB controlled the match from start to finish.
LSG vs RCB: Probable Playing XIs
Here are Probable Playing XI for both Teams:
Lucknow Super Giants Probable XI
Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (C/WK), Josh Inglis, Nicholas Pooran, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Himmat Singh, Mohammed Shami, Mohsin Khan, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 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.
Key Player Battles to Watch
Virat Kohli vs Mohammed Shami: Shami has dismissed Kohli 5 times in IPL history. On a slow Ekana surface, Shami’s powerplay swing against Kohli’s technique is the marquee contest. If Shami gets Kohli early, LSG have a chance. If Kohli settles, RCB cruise.
Josh Hazlewood vs LSG’s top order: Hazlewood’s 4/12 vs DC showed he is in devastating form. Marsh and Markram opening against Hazlewood’s bounce and seam movement is a mismatch that heavily favours RCB.
Rishabh Pant vs RCB’s bowling: Pant needs a statement knock to salvage personal pride. Against Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar on a slow pitch, it will require all of Pant’s skill and aggression to make an impact.
Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
The Ekana Stadium continues to be bowler-friendly this season. The pitch offers red and black soil, with red soil assisting spinners and black soil helping pacers. Expect a slow surface where scoring freely is difficult.
Competitive totals are around 160-170. Teams batting first may prefer to set a target given the slow nature of the pitch, though dew in the second innings could slightly ease conditions for chasers.
Weather: Around 30-35°C. No rain expected. Warm Lucknow evening.
LSG vs RCB Match 50 Prediction
RCB are overwhelming favourites. They have won both previous matches at Ekana, are 2nd on the table, and have Hazlewood in devastating form. LSG are eliminated, on a 6-match losing streak, and without a single home win this season.
LSG’s only chance: Shami gets Kohli early, Pant plays the innings of his season, and the bowling somehow restricts RCB below 150. That is a lot of things that need to go right for a team where nothing has gone right for 6 weeks.
RCB will view this as a chance to lock in a top-two finish and potentially avoid the eliminator. Expect a professional, clinical performance from the defending champions.
Final Thoughts
LSG vs RCB at Ekana is tonight’s contest. Tune in at 7:30 PM IST on Thursday, May 7 on Star Sports (TV) or JioHotstar (streaming).
Defending champions at Ekana where they are 2-0. LSG’s 6 consecutive losses and zero home wins. Hazlewood’s 4/12 form vs LSG’s fragile batting. Shami vs Kohli (5 dismissals in IPL history). And Phil Salt’s absence giving Bethell an opportunity. The result looks predictable, but IPL 2026 has taught us that nothing is certain until the last ball.
