In the twenty-third match of IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bangalore will take on Lucknow Supergiants on 15th at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.th April 7:30 pm IST.
Get the best RCB vs LSG Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for 23rd.third IPL 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
RCB vs LSG Match Preview:
In the twenty-third match of the Indian Premier League 2026, Royal Challengers Bangalore will host Lucknow Super Giants at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The match is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST, with both teams looking to take advantage of their recent form to score vital points in the tournament.
Historically, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have a 4-2 lead over Lucknow Super Giants in their six encounters ahead of the 2026 season. However, LSG boasts a strong record at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, having won in previous years, which adds an interesting layer to this upcoming clash as RCB look for their first home win against the Super Giants.
Royal Challengers Bangalore are entering this match with full confidence and are currently at the third position in the points table with 6 points from four matches. In their most recent match, they achieved a thrilling 18-run win against Mumbai Indians. The standout performer was Phil Salt, who scored a blistering 78 off just 36 balls and laid the foundation for their mammoth score.
Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants are placed seventh on the points table with 4 points from four matches. They are aiming to make a comeback after a 7-wicket loss to Gujarat Titans in their last match. In that match, Aiden Markram was their top performer, showing resilience by scoring a good 30, and he will be crucial as the team looks to revive their batting lineup.
Looking ahead, both teams will prioritize tactical execution to ensure victory. Royal Challengers Bangalore intend to take advantage of their home ground advantage and aggressive batting philosophy to maintain their momentum in the top four. In contrast, Lucknow Super Giants will look to focus on a more disciplined bowling effort and better batting consistency to recover from their recent setback and climb up the league standings.
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RCB vs LSG head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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Royal Challengers Bangalore |
4 |
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Lucknow Super Giants |
2 |
RCB vs LSG Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
32°C |
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weather forecast |
partly cloudy |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
190 |
Records of chasing teams:
RCB vs LSG Playing 11 (Expected):
Royal Challengers Bangalore Playing 11:
1) Phil Salt (Wicketkeeper)
2)Virat Kohli
3) Devdutt Padikkal
4) Rajat Patidar ©
5) Jitesh Sharma
6) Tim David
7) Romario Shepherd
8) Krunal Pandya
9) Bhuvaneshwar Kumar
10) Rasik Salaam Dar
11) Josh Hazlewood
12) Venkatesh Iyer
Lucknow Super Giants Playing 11: :
1) Aiden Markram
2) Mitchell Marsh
3) Rishabh Pant (Captain/Wicketkeeper)
4) Ayush Badoni
5) Nicholas Pooran
6) Abdul Samad
7) Mukul Chaudhary
8) Mohammed Shami
9) Avesh Khan
10) Prince Yadav
11) Digvesh Rathi
12) George Linde
RCB vs LSG Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Rajat Patidar – Leading Royal Challengers Bangalore as captain, this right-handed top-order batsman has displayed exceptional form and authority, scoring 195 runs in 4 matches. |
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Virat Kohli – Anchoring the Royal Challengers Bangalore top-order, the right-handed batsman has scored 179 runs in 4 matches with a consistent and controlled batting performance. |
Raises up:
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Rishabh Pant – Representing Lucknow Super Giants, the left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman has scored 103 runs in 4 matches, including an opening knock of 68. |
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Aiden Markram – Operating in the middle-order for Lucknow Super Giants, the right-handed batsman has contributed 108 runs in 4 matches, and has ensured consistency with composed innings. |
Budget Selection:
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Ayush Badoni – Strengthening the middle-order of Lucknow Super Giants, the right-handed batsman has scored 75 runs in 4 matches, including a crucial inning of 54 runs in 34 balls. |
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar – Leading the Royal Challengers Bangalore attack, the right-arm medium pacer has delivered disciplined powerplay spells, taking 4 wickets in 4 matches. |
RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
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captain |
Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar |
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vice captain |
Aiden Markram and Rishabh Pant |
RCB vs LSG Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Phil Salt, Rishabh Pant
- Batsmen – Virat Kohli©, Mitchell Marsh, Rajat Patidar, Tim David
- Allrounder – Aiden Markram (Vice Captain), Krunal Pandya
- Bowlers- Mohammed Shami, Josh Duffy, Prince Yadav
RCB vs LSG Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Phil Salt, Rishabh Pant (Vice Captain)
- Batsmen – Virat Kohli, Mitchell Marsh, Rajat Patidar©, Tim David, Ayush Badoni
- Allrounder- Aiden Markram, Krunal Pandya
- Bowlers-Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami
RCB vs LSG Dream11 Prediction Today Match 23 IPL 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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Shahbaz Ahmed |
7.0 credit |
No |
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Swapnil Singh |
6.5 credits |
No |
RCB vs LSG Dream11 Prediction Today Match 23 IPL 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Virat Kohli |
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gl captaincy option |
Rajat Patidar |
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choice of punt |
Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Ayush Badoni |
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dream11 combination |
2-4-2-3 |
RCB vs LSG Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the current performance, Royal Challengers Bangalore are expected to win this match.
