IPL 2026, Match 23: RCB vs LSG weather report, stadium stats and predicted playing XIs

IPL 2026 action is getting hotter as Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Lucknow Super Giants in Match 23 on 15th April at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. RCB have been a dominant team this season, posting scores of huge runs owing to their aggressive batting team. Playing at their home pitch, they will aim to continue their aggressive approach and continue their winning form. 

Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants have also experienced have an up-and-down season so far. They are coming into this match following a loss to Gujarat Titans. Led by Rishabh Pant, LSG have looked good at times but are crying out for consistency. They will be looking to bounce back from defeat and take on RCB in this crucial clash.

RCB vs LSG: Weather Report

The weather in Bengaluru will be dry and there are no rain chances. Since it is an evening game, conditions will be pleasant for both players and fans. The temperature is likely to be between 21°C and 25°C, with clear skies throughout the match.

RCB vs LSG: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Stats (T20s)

• Matches played: 104
  
• Average 1st innings score: 170
  
• Average 2nd innings score: 151
  
• Win batting first: 41%
  
• Win bowling first: 53%
  
• Highest total: 287/3 (SRH vs RCB)
  
• Lowest total: 48/3 (KKR vs SRH)
  
• Highest chase: 213/9 (LSG vs RCB)
  
• Lowest total defended: 106/2 (CSK vs RCB)

See Also: IPL 2026, Match 23: RCB vs LSG Head-to-Head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs

RCB vs LSG: Predicted Playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):

Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar (c), Krunal Pandya, Tim David, Jitesh Sharma, Romario Shepherd, Mangesh Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy, Suyash Sharma

Impact Player: Devdutt Padikkal

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):

Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, George Linde, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Prince Yadav

Impact Player: Ayush Badoni