LSG vs RCB Live: Lucknow Super Giants are set to face defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 50 of IPL 2026 at the Ekana Stadium today.
Both teams head into the clash with completely contrasting momentum this season. Lucknow have struggled throughout the campaign and currently sit near the bottom of the table with only two wins from nine matches. The side is also dealing with a worrying five-match losing streak. Their most recent setback came against Mumbai Indians, where they failed to protect a huge total of 229.
RCB, on the other hand, remain firmly in contention for a top-two finish. Bengaluru are currently third in the standings with 12 points from nine games and could move to the top of the table with a victory over Lucknow. Although they suffered a defeat against Gujarat Titans in their previous outing, RCB still possess one of the strongest Net Run Rates in IPL 2026.
RCB Dominate Rivalry Against Lucknow
The numbers strongly favour Bengaluru ahead of the contest. In seven matches played between the two teams, RCB have secured five wins, while Lucknow have won only twice. Bengaluru also claimed the reverse fixture earlier this season by five wickets.
RCB have enjoyed success at the Ekana Stadium as well, winning both their previous matches at the venue. Virat Kohli continues to be the leading run-scorer in this fixture, while Josh Hazlewood has taken the most wickets between the two sides.
The pitch at Ekana is expected to favour bowlers again, particularly spinners and pacers who use slower deliveries effectively. The average first-innings score at the ground this season has hovered around 160.
Team Updates And Probable XI
RCB are expected to continue without Phil Salt after the opener travelled back to the United Kingdom for a finger injury assessment. Jacob Bethell is likely to retain his opening spot alongside Virat Kohli.
Lucknow may look to tweak their bowling combination after repeated struggles with defending totals. Much of the responsibility with the bat will once again rest on Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram.
Lucknow Super Giants Probable XI:
Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (captain & wicketkeeper), Nicholas Pooran, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Himmat Singh, Mohammed Shami, Mohsin Khan, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav
Impact Player: Ravi Bishnoi
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Probable XI:
Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (captain), Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasikh Salam
Impact Player: Suyash Sharma
