With a few losses to Punjab Kings, the top position in the IPL 2026 points table, has opened up. And in line, to ascend that throne are Royal Challengers Bengaluru, currently in third place, but a win against Lucknow Super Giants on Thursday, will help them achieve that target. While it may just sound too easy here, the way LSG have fared, by losing their last 5 matches, it should be a cakewalk for Rajat Patidar and his men.
RCB have the very, very strong squad. Yes, Phil Salt’s unavailability did pose some problems, but they should be good to go. Jacob Bethell at the top is yet to impress, but is a mighty good player, and if he gets going; he showed glimpses of what he can do, in the T20 World Cup — when he struck a 45-ball ton vs India.
On the other hand, nothing is right with Lucknow. Rishabh Pant’s batting, and captaincy has failed to inspire the team. Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, and Nicholas Pooran have been largely poor, not leaving any depth in batting. Bowling looks good, with Prince Yadav, Mohsin Khan and Shami, but can’t win matches alone.
LSG vs RCB Match Details
Fixture: Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Match: 50 of 74, IPL 2026
Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Lucknow Pitch Report
Lucknow happens to be one of those tracks in the country, that remains difficult to score on. The average first innings total here is 164, and the batters could be in for a tough time. With humidity predicted at 30%, there could be dew on offer in the second innings. Spinners might have their say in the competition.
Head-to-Head
Matches Played: 7
LSG Won: 2
RCB Won: 5
Record at Ekana Stadium: RCB leads 2-0
Predicted LSG vs RCB XIs
LSG: Rishabh Pant (c/wk), Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Mukul Choudhary, Arshin Kulkarni, Avesh Khan, Mohammed Shami, Mohsin Khan, Prince Yadav.
(Impact Player: Mayank Yadav)
Rajat Patidar (c), Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam, Suyash Sharma.
(Impact Player: Nuwan Thushara)
Who will win LSG vs RCB match today?
On current form, no one say that Lucknow has a chance. It is Bengaluru all the way — and they have never beaten them at home. What adds to their misery is, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood are in good form, while Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal look hungry for runs. LSG just don’t have the depth or confidence to win.
Prediction: Easy victory for RCB.
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