Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) host Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 23 of IPL 2026 on Tuesday, April 15, 2026, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
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M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
15 April 2026 07:30 PM
For your Dream11 team, Phil Salt is the safest captain pick given Chinnaswamy’s short boundaries and his explosive striking, while Mitchell Marsh or Virat Kohli work well as vice-captain on this batting paradise.
RCB vs LSG Match Details
| Match Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | RCB vs LSG, IPL 2026 Match 23 |
| Date | Tuesday, April 15, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Broadcast | Star Sports, JioHotstar |
| RCB Captain | Rajat Patidar |
| LSG Captain | Rishabh Pant |
| Head-to-Head | RCB leads 4-2 in 6 matches |
Our Dream11 Team Recommendation for RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 Match 23
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RCB vs LSG Match 23 Weather Reports
| Weather Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Daytime High | 36°C |
| Match-Time Temp | 28-30°C |
| Humidity | 30-40% |
| Wind Speed | 8-12 km/h |
| Rain Probability | < 5% |
| Sky Condition | Clear and Sunny |
| Dew Factor | Moderate to High (evening match) |
| Match Interruption Risk | Very Low |
Pitch Report for M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
| Pitch Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting Paradise (smallest ground in IPL) |
| Avg 1st Innings Score (IPL) | 199 runs (highest average among IPL venues) |
| Boundary Length | Short boundaries all around; fast outfield |
| 200+ Totals | Extremely frequent; highest total 410 at this ground |
| Toss Decision | Bowl first (70% of matches won by chasing team) |
| Pace Assist | Limited; ball comes nicely onto the bat |
| Spin Assist | Minimal; spinners get punished on this surface |
| Dew Effect | Significant in the 2nd innings; chasing heavily favored |
Injury Updates
Josh Hazlewood (RCB): Expected to return for this match after being rested. Hazlewood holds the record for most wickets (9) in the RCB vs LSG rivalry.
Rishabh Pant (LSG): No injury concerns, but his form has been inconsistent this IPL. LSG need him to fire at Chinnaswamy’s batting-friendly surface.
Mayank Yadav (LSG): Available in the squad. His express pace could be effective on a true Chinnaswamy surface that offers genuine bounce.
RCB vs LSG Head-to-Head Record in IPL
| Category | Details |
| Total Matches | 6 |
| RCB Wins | 4 |
| LSG Wins | 2 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Highest Score (RCB) | 230 (in 2025) |
| Highest Score (LSG) | 227 (in 2025) |
| Lowest Score (RCB) | 126 (in 2023) |
| Lowest Score (LSG) | 108 (in 2023) |
In 6 IPL meetings, RCB hold a commanding 4-2 lead over LSG. The defending champions have been particularly dominant, winning the most recent encounter in IPL 2025 where Jitesh Sharma’s 85* powered a stunning chase of 228.
Mohammed Shami has dismissed Virat Kohli 5 times in 12 IPL innings. That battle within the battle adds an extra layer of intrigue to this fixture.
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Key Players to Watch in RCB vs LSG, IPL 2026
| Player | Team | Role | Key Insights & Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Salt | RCB | WK-Batter | Explosive opener who thrives on Chinnaswamy’s short boundaries. |
| Virat Kohli | RCB | Batter | The King of Chinnaswamy. Over 5,000 IPL runs at this ground. |
| Mitchell Marsh | LSG | All-rounder | LSG’s explosive opener and handy seam option. |
| Rishabh Pant | LSG | WK-Batter | Scored 118* vs RCB in IPL 2025 (highest individual score in this rivalry). |
| Mohammed Shami | LSG | Bowler | Has dismissed Kohli 5 times in IPL. LSG’s most reliable wicket-taker. |
| Rajat Patidar | RCB | Batter | RCB captain; smashed 112* in the 2022 Eliminator vs LSG at Eden Gardens. |
