Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Lucknow Super Giants in a crucial IPL 2026 encounter on Wednesday (April 15) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
RCB enter this fixture in monstrous form, having secured a dominant 18-run victory over the Mumbai Indians in their last outing, while LSG is looking to bounce back from a disappointing defeat against the Gujarat Titans.
For the home side, this match is an opportunity to consolidate their position at the top of the table. For Lucknow, the focus will be on fixing a top-heavy batting order that has struggled for consistency in the opening weeks of the tournament. With the Chinnaswamy crowd expected to turn the stadium into a sea of red, this Wednesday night encounter promises high-octane
drama and plenty of boundaries.
RCB vs LSG Schedule
Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants, Match 23, IPL 2026
Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
RCB vs LSG Team News
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): The Bengaluru-based franchise is firing on all cylinders under the captaincy of Rajat Patidar. The major talking point heading into this game is the fitness of Virat Kohli, who suffered a mild ankle strain during the match against Mumbai. However, recent reports indicate he completed full running tests in the nets and is expected to start. Opening partner Phil Salt is in sublime touch, coming off a match-winning 78. In the bowling department, Rasikh Dar has recovered from recent cramps and is available for selection. However, veteran pacer Josh Hazlewood was a notable absentee from the final training session, making his participation doubtful.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): Under the leadership of Rishabh Pant, LSG is dealing with a significant injury blow as star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a hamstring tear. South African left-arm spinner George Linde is expected to be named as his replacement. The big positive for the Super Giants is the return of pace sensation Mayank Yadav. Having built up his bowling workload, Mayank is likely to feature in the XI to provide the raw 150+ kmph pace that could trouble the RCB top order. The team management is also monitoring Mohsin Khan, who remains "touch-and-go" following a fitness assessment.
RCB vs LSG Predicted Playing 11
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Tim David, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy, Suyash Sharma.
Impact Player Options: Rasikh Dar, Venkatesh Iyer, Yash Dayal.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (c/wk), Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, Mohammed Shami, Digvesh Rathi, Mayank Yadav, Prince Yadav.
Impact Player Options: George Linde, M Siddharth, Avesh Khan.
