What Happens If Rain Washes Out LSG vs RCB Match In IPL 2026?

The 50th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is being played between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. However, the match has been interrupted by rain already, leaving the spectators in the ground upset.

With constant rain around, there is a chance that this match can be washed out. It also raises questions whether the result will impact any team in case of a LSG vs RCB washout.

What Happens If LSG vs RCB Match Is Washed Out?

If the LSG vs RCB IPL 2026 match gets washed out, the home team, Lucknow Super Giants will be officially ruled out of the tournament, but the chances as they can only reach a maximum of 13 points, which will not be enough. It will mean that LSG can become the first team to be eliminated from IPL 2026. As a result, they will hope for a full match here, especially given that they have started relatively well.

However, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will remain in contention for the playoffs as they are in a much better position now. They have won 6 matches and with four more remaining after this one, they stand a great chance to finish within the top four teams of the competition. Meanwhile, if they win this game, they will move to the top of the table.

It has been a season to forget for LSG as they have lost 7 out of the 9 matches they have played. They are languishing at the bottom of the IPL points table and have struggled to find any momentum.

Although there was rain in IPL today, there was no reduction of overs. The match was stopped for 47 minutes but the playing conditions remained the same. However, if there is any more delay, the overs will be deducted.

Contrasting Seasons For LSG and RCB

Both Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have had contrasting seasons. While LSG haven't been able to find their best combination, RCB have been consistent with their brand of cricket.

The Royal Challengers have certainly lived up to the expectations of being the defending champions and shown why they are amongst the best teams in IPL now. They will be aiming to carry this momentum into the playoffs and lift the trophy for the second time in a row.

Coming to the match, the Super Giants started brilliantly and were 95-0 at the rain break. Mitchell Marsh gave his team a fantastic start with a belligerent half-century at the top. However, they lost the other opener Arshin Kulkarni just after the rain break.