The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow will host Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the fiftieth IPL 2026 clash.
Get the best LSG vs RCB Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 50th match of the IPL 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match Info
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Hot Picks for LSG vs RCB Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Virat Kohli – Turning out for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, he has amassed 379 runs in 9 matches, maintaining a commanding average of 54.14 alongside a brisk strike rate of 153.64, continuing to dominate opposition attacks.  |
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Mitchell Marsh – Representing Lucknow Super Giants, he has produced 256 runs across 9 appearances at an average of 32.00 with a strike rate of 142.22, adding solidity and power to the batting lineup. |
Top Picks:
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Devdutt Padikkal – Featuring for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, he has accumulated 282 runs from 9 games while striking at an impressive 188.00, consistently accelerating the scoring during crucial phases. |
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Nicholas Pooran – Playing for Lucknow Super Giants, he has registered 145 runs in 9 matches at a strike rate of 118.85, including a rapid half-century that highlighted his explosive finishing ability. |
Budget Picks:
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Rishabh Pant – Leading Lucknow Super Giants, he has scored 204 runs across 9 outings at an average of 25.50 and strike rate of 122.00, blending calculated stroke play with responsible middle-order leadership. |
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Jacob Bethell – Operating in the middle order for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, he has contributed 106 runs in 5 matches with a healthy average of 26.50 and a 140.00 strike rate, strengthening the squad with adaptable batting depth. |
LSG vs RCB IPL 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Virat Kohli & Mitchell Marsh |
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Vice-Captain |
Nicholas Pooran & Devdutt Padikkal |
LSG vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Nicholas Pooran (vc), Josh Inglis
- Batsmen – Virat Kohli ©, Mitchell Marsh, Rajat Patidar, Devdutt Padikkal
- All-rounders – 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 (vc), Jacob Bethell
- All-rounders – 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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Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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Ayush Badoni |
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Phil Salt |
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LSG vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Today Match 50 IPL 2026 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Virat Kohli |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Mitchell Marsh |
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Punt Picks |
Jacob Bethell and Rishabh Pant |
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Dream11 Combination |
2-4-1-4 |
LSG vs RCB Match Preview:
Lucknow Super Giants will challenge Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the fiftieth match of IPL 2026 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 Bengaluru enter this clash with a clear historical edge after winning five of their seven meetings against Lucknow. Earlier this season, Bengaluru defeated Lucknow by five wickets at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium while successfully chasing a target of 146 runs.
Lucknow Super Giants currently remain near the bottom of the standings with only two wins from nine matches and urgently need a strong comeback to revive their campaign. In their previous fixture against Mumbai Indians, the batting lineup delivered an explosive performance by posting 228 runs. Nicholas Pooran played a sensational knock of 63 runs from just 21 balls, while Mitchell Marsh added a fluent 44 at the top of the order. However, the bowling attack failed to defend the massive total despite Manimaran Siddharth claiming two wickets. The team management will expect a stronger effort from the bowlers as they look to capitalize on home conditions in Lucknow.
Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru continue to hold second place on the points table with six victories from nine matches. Although the side suffered a defeat against Gujarat Titans in their previous outing, Bengaluru still carries solid momentum into this encounter. Devdutt Padikkal top-scored with 40 runs in that game, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivered an impressive spell and picked up three wickets. Romario Shepherd also supported the bowling unit effectively with two wickets. The Ekana surface generally assists disciplined bowlers and spinners, especially during the first innings, while dew often influences the chase later in the game. Therefore, both teams will aim to deliver a complete performance in this crucial fixture.
LSG vs RCB Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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Lucknow Super Giants |
2 |
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
5 |
LSG vs RCB Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
26°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Clear Sky |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
165 |
Record of chasing teams:
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Records |
Poor |
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Winning % |
46% |
LSG vs RCB Playing 11s (Predicted):
Lucknow Super Giants Playing 11:
1) Mitchell Marsh
2) Aiden Markram
3) Rishabh Pant (c/wk)
4) Josh Inglis
6) Akshat Raghuwanshi
7) Himmat Singh
8) Mohammed Shami
9) Mohsin Khan
10) Avesh Khan
11) Prince Yadav
12) Manimaran Siddharth
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing 11:
1) Virat Kohli
2) Jacob Bethell
3) Devdutt Padikkal
4) Rajat Patidar (capt)
5) Jitesh Sharma
6) Romario Shepherd
7) Bhuvneshwar Kumar
8) Josh Hazlewood
9) Suyash Sharma
10) Rasikh Salam
11) Vijaykumar Vyshak
12) Tim David
LSG vs RCB Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the current form, Royal Challengers Bengaluru is expected to win this match.
