Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) host Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 23 of IPL 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Tuesday, April 15, 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).
The defending champions return home in red-hot form. RCB have won 4 of 5 matches in IPL 2026 and are coming off a dominant 18-run victory over MI at Wankhede, where they posted 240/4. Phil Salt (78 off 36) and Rajat Patidar (53 off 20) were destructive in that win.
LSG sit 7th with 2 wins from 4 matches and are coming off a 7-wicket loss to GT. Rishabh Pant has been inconsistent, and LSG’s top-heavy approach has been exposed repeatedly this season. Facing RCB at the Chinnaswamy is about as tough as it gets.
RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 Match 23: Quick Details
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | RCB vs LSG, IPL 2026 Match 23 |
| Date | Tuesday, April 15, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM IST) |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| TV Telecast (India) | Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 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 RCB vs LSG 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.
RCB vs LSG Head-to-Head Record in IPL
RCB dominate this young rivalry, but the last 4 matches have been evenly split.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 6 |
| RCB Wins | 4 |
| LSG Wins | 2 |
| Last 4 Matches | Split 2-2 |
| Highest Individual Score | Rishabh Pant 118* (LSG, IPL 2025) |
| RCB’s Highest Total vs LSG | 230 |
The defining match of this rivalry came in IPL 2025. Rishabh Pant smashed 118* off 61 balls to take LSG to 228. That should have been enough. But Jitesh Sharma hammered 85* off 33 balls to lead RCB to a stunning chase and eventually their maiden IPL title. That single match encapsulates this rivalry: explosive, unpredictable, and never over until the last ball.
Josh Hazlewood is the leading wicket-taker with 9 wickets in 3 innings against LSG. However, Hazlewood is unavailable for this match. Mohammed Shami has dismissed Virat Kohli 5 times in 12 IPL innings, making the Shami vs Kohli battle a marquee subplot tonight.
Current Form: Contrasting Trajectories
Here is the Current Form of both Teams:
RCB (Won 4, Lost 1 – Top Half of Table)
RCB’s only loss this season came against RR in Guwahati. They have beaten SRH, CSK, MI, and won a fifth match. Their most recent result was a 240/4 posting against MI at Wankhede, winning by 18 runs.
Phil Salt rediscovered his form with 78 off 36 balls vs MI. Rajat Patidar has been in sublime touch all season. Tim David continues to deliver explosive cameos in the death overs (70* off 25 balls vs CSK).
RCB have won both their home games at Chinnaswamy this season. The fortress is intact, and the crowd will be electric tonight.
LSG (Won 2, Lost 2 – 7th on Points Table, 4 Points)
LSG lost to DC in their opener, beat SRH and KKR [VERIFY KKR result], then lost to GT by 7 wickets in their most recent match. They managed only 164/8 against GT, which was chased down comfortably.
Rishabh Pant has been inconsistent, which is LSG’s biggest concern. When Pant fires, LSG are dangerous. When he does not, the middle order collapses. Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, and Nicholas Pooran have the firepower but have not clicked consistently together.
The bowling attack, led by Mohammed Shami and Avesh Khan, has been LSG’s stronger suit. Shami in particular has been a consistent threat in the powerplay.
RCB vs LSG: Probable Playing XIs
Here is Probable playing XI of both Teams:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Probable XI
Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal (Impact), Rajat Patidar (C), Tim David, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Jacob Duffy.
RCB’s batting lineup at Chinnaswamy is terrifying. Salt and Kohli at the top, Patidar anchoring at 3, Tim David finishing. Short boundaries and a flat pitch mean 200+ totals are the norm here. Without Hazlewood, the bowling relies on Bhuvneshwar, Duffy, and Shepherd for pace.
Lucknow Super Giants Probable XI
Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (C/WK), Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Prince Yadav, Mohammed Shami, George Linde, Avesh Khan.
LSG’s batting has names that can win any match: Pant, Pooran, Marsh, Markram. The problem is getting them to fire simultaneously. Shami’s powerplay bowling against Kohli (5 dismissals in 12 innings) is LSG’s most potent weapon tonight.
Key Player Battles to Watch
- Mohammed Shami vs Virat Kohli: Shami has dismissed Kohli 5 times in 12 IPL innings, with Kohli striking at 138.96 against him. This is one of the IPL’s most compelling pace vs batter duels. The powerplay overs will be defined by this contest.
- Tim David vs LSG’s death bowling: David has been RCB’s finisher this season (70* off 25 balls vs CSK). LSG’s ability to contain him in the last 4 overs will determine whether RCB post 200 or 240.
- Rishabh Pant vs Chinnaswamy: Pant scored 118* against RCB at this venue in IPL 2025. He knows how to bat at Chinnaswamy. If he rediscovers that form tonight, LSG can chase any total.
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
The Chinnaswamy is one of the IPL’s most iconic batting paradises. Short boundaries, a consistent black soil wicket, and a fast outfield make this ground synonymous with high scores and big sixes.
RCB have won both their home matches at Chinnaswamy this season. Average first-innings scores at this venue hover around 194. Teams batting second have historically benefited from dew, making chasing easier under lights.
The pitch offers consistent bounce and pace. Hit-the-deck bowlers who extract bounce do well. Spinners get limited assistance. Bowlers have very little margin for error at this ground.
RCB vs LSG Match 23 Prediction
RCB are strong favourites. Home advantage at Chinnaswamy, 4 wins from 5 matches, and a batting order that just posted 240 against MI. The crowd factor at Chinnaswamy is worth 20 runs by itself.
LSG’s only hope is Shami getting Kohli early and Pant producing a match-winning knock in the chase. They have the batting talent to pull it off, but consistency has been their Achilles heel all season.
Expect a high-scoring game. Totals of 200+ are likely from both sides. The team that executes better in the death overs wins.
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Final Thoughts
RCB vs LSG at the Chinnaswamy is a must-watch for any IPL fan. Tune in at 7:30 PM IST on Tuesday, April 15 on Star Sports (TV) or JioHotstar (streaming).
Defending champions at home. Shami’s 5 dismissals of Kohli. Pant’s 118* at this venue last season. Tim David’s explosive finishing. And a ground where anything under 200 is rarely safe. The Chinnaswamy delivers drama every single time, and tonight will be no different.
