The upcoming encounter between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru is scheduled at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. LSG head into this fixture after suffering a tough loss against the Mumbai Indians. Courtesy of a sensational cameo from Nicholas Pooran, who smashed 63 runs off just 21 deliveries, LSG piled up 228/5.
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However, their bowlers failed to perform as Mumbai produced an exceptional chase, reaching the target inside 19 overs, with Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton leading the charge. The defeat once again exposed LSG’s struggles, particularly their lack of control during the death overs.
Meanwhile, RCB also come into this match on the back of a setback against the Gujarat Titans. Despite putting up a competitive fight, they were unable to contain GT, who chased down the target with four wickets in hand. It is also worth noting that in their previous meeting this season, RCB comfortably outplayed Lucknow Super Giants, successfully chasing a total of 146 without much pressure.
Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match Details
| Tournament | Indian Premier League 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Match 50 |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium |
| City | Lucknow |
| Match Start Time | 7:30 PM IST, 7th May 2026 |
| Scorecard | LSG vs RCB IPL Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
LSG vs RCB Dream11 Team Today Stats

- The Lucknow Super Giants promoted Nicholas Pooran to the number 3 position in their last clash against MI, and he ended up smashing 63 runs off just 21 balls.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar currently holds the IPL Purple Cap, and he scalped three wickets in his last match as well against the Gujarat Titans. He is a must pick, as per our LSG vs RCB Dream11 prediction today match.
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Pooran | LSG | 63 runs |
| M Siddharth | LSG | 2 wickets |
| Devdutt Padikkal | RCB | 40 runs |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | RCB | 3 wickets |
Record of Chasing Teams at Ekana Cricket Stadium
Four games have been staged at the Ekana Stadium, from which two fixtures were won by the chasing side, and won by the team putting runs on board. Notably, the last match at this venue ended in a Super Over.
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 66.33% |
LSG vs RCB Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers
- The openers of their respective teams, Mitchell Marsh and Virat Kohli, are the leading run-scorers for their team. Virat has smashed 379 runs in 9 innings, while Marsh has managed 256 runs in the same number of innings.
| Top Run Scorers | Mitchell Marsh and Virat Kohli |
|---|---|
| Highest Wicket Takers | Prince Yadav and Bhuvneshwar Kumar |
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LSG vs RCB Captain & Vice Captain Choices
| Captain | Mitchell Marsh and Virat Kohli |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Aiden Markram and Devdutt Padikkal |
Top Picks for LSG vs RCB Dream11 Prediction
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| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | RCB | Bowler |
| Josh Hazlewood | RCB | Bowler |
Budget Picks for LSG vs RCB Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Mohsin Khan | LSG | Bowler |
| Prince Yadav | LSG | Bowler |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keepers: J Inglis
- Batter: M Marsh, R Patidar, V Kohli(c), D Padikkal
- All-rounder: A Markram(vc), K Pandya
- Bowlers: B Kumar, J Hazlewood, P Yadav, M Khan
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keepers: N Pooran
- Batter: M Marsh (c), V Kohli, D Padikkal(vc), T David
- All-rounder: A Markram, R Shepherd
- Bowlers: B Kumar, J Hazlewood, M Shami, M Khan
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the LSG vs RCB match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
LSG vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 50) Indian Premier League 2026 Players to Avoid
- LSG skipper Rishabh Pant is struggling to score runs in IPL 2026. His strike rate has been a clear issue for the batting lineup, so he can be avoided for this clash, as there are better fantasy options for the LSG vs RCB Dream11 team prediction.
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Rishabh Pant | 8.5 |
| Jitesh Sharma | 7.5 |
LSG vs RCB Weather & Pitch Report at Ekana Cricket Stadium
- The average first innings score at the Ekana Stadium in IPL 2026 has been around 155 runs, which indicates help for the bowlers as teams have found it difficult to post big totals at this ground. Meanwhile, the weather is expected to remain clear for Match 50 in Lucknow, with no chance of rain in the evening.
| Temperature | 27°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Clear |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Bowlers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 155 runs |
LSG vs RCB H2H Records
The Bengaluru side is way ahead in the LSG vs RCB H2H rivalry, as they have won five matches out of the total seven fixtures, which indicates a clear domination of RCB in this battle.
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 2 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 5 |
| No Result | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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