The IPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants is staged at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB are coming into this game after defeating one of the best teams in IPL, the Mumbai Indians, by 18 runs in a high-scoring match, where they put up a huge total of 240 runs. Their batting has been exceptionally strong, with contributions from both the top and middle order.
RCB vs LSG Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update, Match 23, IPL 2026

Overall, RCB had a solid start to the season, winning three out of their first four matches. Even in their only loss against the Rajasthan Royals, they managed to score over 200 runs despite losing early wickets, which shows their depth in batting.
In contrast, Lucknow Super Giants are coming into this match after a loss to the Gujarat Titans, where they put up a decent total but couldn’t defend it. Aiden Markram played a quick innings of 30, but their bowlers struggled to control the game.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants Match Details
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants, Match 23 |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| City | Bengaluru |
| Match Start Time | 7:30 PM IST, 15th April 2026 |
| Scorecard | RCB vs LSG Match 23 Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
RCB vs LSG Dream11 Team Today Stats
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- Phil Salt was the highest run scorer for RCB in their last outing and was the Man of the Match for scoring 78 runs off 36 balls.
- Leg-spinner Suyash Sharma was the leading wicket-taker for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, as he scalped two wickets in his spell of four overs.
- Lucknow Super Giants opener Aiden Markram scored 30 runs in the last match and is also the leading run scorer for LSG with 108 runs in four innings. He will be a crucial pick as per our RCB vs LSG Dream11 team prediction.
- Prince Yadav took 1 wicket in his previous encounter for LSG. He has bagged a total of six wickets in four innings, which makes him a standout bowler for the RCB vs LSG Dream11 prediction.
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Phil Salt | RCB | 78 Runs |
| Suyash Sharma | RCB | 2 Wickets |
| Aiden Markram | LSG | 30 Runs |
| Prince Yadav | LSG | 1 Wicket |
Record of Chasing Teams at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
Two matches have been played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in IPL 2026, and one game each was won by the side chasing and defending the total. Notably, more than 200 runs were scored in each of these innings played at this venue, highlighting its batting-friendly nature.
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 50% |
RCB vs LSG Top Run Scorers and Leading Wicket Takers
- Rajat Patidar is the leading run scorer for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru so far in IPL 2026, as he has scored 195 runs in four innings, while Aiden Markram has scored 108 runs for LSG in the same number of innings.
| Top Run Scorers | Rajat Patidar and Aiden Markram |
|---|---|
| Highest Wicket Takers | Jacob Duffy and Prince Yadav |
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RCB vs LSG Captain and Vice Captain Choices

One of the best batsmen in IPL, Virat Kohli, can be considered for Dream11 captaincy as he is consistently scoring in almost every game for RCB, while Aiden Markram is another reliable option from the LSG lineup.
| Captain | Virat Kohli and Aiden Markram |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Rajat Patidar and Rishabh Pant |
Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keeper: R Pant, M Choudhary
- Batters: V Kohli(c), D Padikkal, R Patidar, T David
- All-rounders: A Markram, K Pandya
- Bowlers: J Duffy, M Shami, P Yadav
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keeper: P Salt
- Batters: M Marsh, R Patidar(vc), A Badoni, T David
- All-rounders: A Markram(c), R Shepherd
- Bowlers: B Kumar, A Khan, J Duffy, M Shami
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the RCB vs LSG based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
RCB vs LSG Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 23) Indian Premier League 2026 Players to Avoid
- Abhinandan Singh from the RCB bowling lineup was dropped in the last match and didn't feature in the playing 11, while Nicholas Pooran has failed to perform for the Lucknow Super Giants, so avoid selecting these players as per our RCB vs LSG Dream11 prediction today match.
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Abhinandan Singh | 7.0 |
| Nicholas Pooran | 8.5 |
RCB vs LSG Weather & Pitch Report at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
- The weather in Bengaluru is expected to be perfect for match day as the temperature is expected to be partly cloudy with an average temperature of around 30°C.
- The Chinnaswamy Stadium is one of the most high-scoring venues in India, and the average first innings score at this ground in IPL 2026 is close to 210.
| Temperature | 30°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Partly Cloudy |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Pacers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 210 runs |
RCB vs LSG H2H Record
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have faced the Lucknow Super Giants on six occasions in the IPL, and out of these matches, RCB has won 4, while LSG has managed to win in just two outings, indicating a slight edge for the home team in the RCB vs LSG H2H battle.
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 4 |
| Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 2 |
| 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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