Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are headed in opposite directions in IPL 2026 when they face off in Lucknow on Thursday.
Having lost six matches in a row and occupying the bottom spot on the table, with just two wins from nine games, LSG are nearly out of contention from the play-offs after Monday’s six-wicket loss to Mumbai Indians.
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In contrast, RCB are one of the standout teams in their title defending campaign, near top with six wins from nine matches. However, their previous fixture ended in a four-wicket defeat to Gujarat Titans.
RCB defeated LSG by five wickets, chasing a target of 147 runs in 15.1 overs when the two teams met earlier this season.
In this article, The Sporting News takes you through all the details related to how and where to watch the IPL 2026 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
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Where to watch LSG vs RCB: Live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch the Lucknow Super Giants vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2026 game in India:
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TV channel: Star Sports Network channels
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Live stream: JioHotstar app and website
IPL 2026 matches are available for live TV broadcast across Star Sports Network channels in India. Fans can also watch the live stream on the JioHotstar app and website.
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What time does LSG vs RCB match kick off?
The IPL 2026 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be played at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
The match will start at 7:30 p.m. IST on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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LSG vs RCB lineups, team news
LSG will most likely continue with the recent combination, although Josh Inglis is a slight doubt. Nicholas Pooran has proved to be a good choice in the top order, while Mitchell Marsh has been the most consistent.
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Bowling has probably been the better performing department for the side that includes Prince Yadav and Mohsin Khan.
Lucknow Super Giants predicted XI: Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Aiden Markram, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Himmat Singh, Mohammed Shami, Mohsin Khan, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Rathi / Avesh Khan.
The RCB squad is likely to play an unchanged team because of their solid performances. According to reports, Phil Salt may remain unavailable for selection.
Virat Kohli leads the batting line-up, whereas Rajat Patidar and Tim David are other middle-order batters who can play a key role in winning matches. Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar head the bowling attack for the team.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru predicted XI: Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyansh Sharma, Josh Hazlewood.
LSG vs RCB: Betting odds
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the favourites to win this IPL 2026 match at 1.61 on Dafa, while the odds for Lucknow Super Giants to win are 2.34.
* Odds are correct at time of publish but subject to change.
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