Lucknow’s Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium will host Lucknow Supergiants and Royal Challengers Bangalore for the fiftieth IPL 2026 encounter.
Get the best LSG vs RCB dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tipsProbable playing XI, and match insight for 50th IPL 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore match information
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LSG vs RCB Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Virat Kohli – Playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore, he has scored 379 runs in 9 matches, maintaining an impressive average of 54.14 with a blazing strike rate of 153.64, while continuing to dominate the opposition attacks. |
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Mitchell Marsh – Representing Lucknow Super Giants, he has scored 256 runs in 9 matches at an average of 32.00 and a strike rate of 142.22, adding strength and power to the batting lineup. |
Raises up:
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Devdutt Padikkal – Playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore, he has scored 282 runs in 9 matches at an impressive strike rate of 188.00, and has consistently put on a scoring spree during crucial phases. |
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Nicholas Pooran – Playing for Lucknow Super Giants, he has scored 145 runs in 9 matches at a strike rate of 118.85, including a quick half-century that highlights his explosive finishing ability. |
Budget Selection:
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Rishabh Pant – Leading Lucknow Super Giants, he has scored 204 runs in 9 matches at an average of 25.50 and a strike rate of 122.00, mixing calculated stroke play with responsible middle-order leadership. |
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Jacob Bethel – Operating in the middle-order for Royal Challengers Bangalore, he has contributed 106 runs in 5 matches at a healthy average of 26.50 and a strike rate of 140.00, bolstering the team with adaptable batting depth. |
LSG vs RCB IPL 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
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captain |
Virat Kohli and Mitchell Marsh |
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vice captain |
Nicholas Pooran and Devdutt Padikkal |
LSG vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Nicholas Pooran (Vice Captain), Josh Inglis
- Batsmen – Virat Kohli©, Mitchell Marsh, Rajat Patidar, Devdutt Padikkal
- All-rounder – Aiden Markram
- Bowlers-Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Mohammed Shami, Prince Yadav

LSG vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant
- Batsmen – Virat Kohli, Mitchell Marsh©, Rajat Patidar, Devdutt Padikkal (Vice Captain), Jacob Bethel
- All-rounder – Aiden Markram
- Bowlers-Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Prince Yadav

LSG vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Today Match 50 IPL 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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Ayush Badoni |
No |
No |
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Phil Salt |
No |
No |
LSG vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Today Match 50 IPL 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Virat Kohli |
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gl captaincy option |
Michelle Marsh |
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choice of punt |
Jacob Bethel and Rishabh Pant |
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dream11 combination |
2-4-1-4 |
LSG vs RCB Match Preview:
In the fiftieth match of IPL 2026, Lucknow Supergiants will challenge Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. The much-awaited contest will begin on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 7:30 PM IST. Royal Challengers Bangalore are entering this match with a clear historical lead after winning five out of their seven matches against Lucknow. Earlier this season, Bengaluru had defeated Lucknow by five wickets. M.Chinnaswamy Stadium Successfully chasing the target of 146 runs.
Lucknow Super Giants Currently at the bottom of the standings with only two wins from nine matches, they urgently need a strong comeback to revive their campaign. In their previous match against Mumbai Indians, the batting lineup put up an explosive performance, scoring 228 runs. Nicholas Pooran played a sensational inning of 63 runs in just 21 balls, while Mitchell Marsh added 44 runs at the top of the order. However, the bowling attack failed to defend a big score despite Manimaran Siddharth taking two wickets. The team management will be expecting a strong effort from the bowlers as they look to take advantage of the home conditions in Lucknow.
Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bangalore remain at second position Mark sheet With six wins in nine matches. Although the team had to face defeat against Gujarat Titans in their last match, Bengaluru is still maintaining solid momentum in this match. Devdutt Padikkal top scored in that game with 40 runs, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowled an impressive spell and took three wickets. Romario Shepherd also supported the bowling unit effectively by taking two wickets. The flat surface generally assists disciplined bowlers and spinners, especially during the first innings, while dew often affects chasing later in the game. Therefore, both teams The aim will be to give a perfect performance in this important match.
LSG vs RCB head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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Lucknow Super Giants |
2 |
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Royal Challengers Bangalore |
5 |
LSG vs RCB Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
26°C |
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weather forecast |
clear sky |
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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 |
165 |
Records of chasing teams:
LSG vs RCB Playing 11 (Expected):
Lucknow Super Giants Playing 11:
1) Mitchell Marsh
2) Aiden Markram
3) Rishabh Pant (Captain/Wicketkeeper)
4) Josh Inglis
5) Nicholas Pooran
6) Akshat Raghuvanshi
7) Himmat Singh
8) Mohammed Shami
9) Mohsin Khan
10) Avesh Khan
11) Prince Yadav
12) Manimaran Siddhartha
Royal Challengers Bangalore Playing 11: :
1)Virat Kohli
2) Jacob Bethel
3) Devdutt Padikkal
4) Rajat Patidar (Captain)
5) Jitesh Sharma
6) Romario Shepherd
7) Bhuvaneshwar Kumar
8) Josh Hazlewood
9) Suyyash Sharma
10) Rasikh Salaam
11) Vijaykumar Vaishya
12) Tim David
LSG vs RCB Match Winner Prediction:
Keeping in mind the present form, Royal Challengers Bangalore There is hope of victory in this match.

