| Match No. | Date | Venue | Winner | Margin | Key Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 02 May 2024 | Ekana Cricket Stadium | LSG | 28 runs | Quinton de Kock – 81, Mayank Yadav – 3/14 |
| 2 | 10 Apr 2023 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | LSG | 1 wicket | Nicholas Pooran – 62(19), Marcus Stoinis – 65 |
| 3 | 25 Apr 2023 | Ekana Cricket Stadium | RCB | 18 runs | Faf du Plessis – 44, Karn Sharma – 2/20 |
| 4 | 19 Apr 2022 | DY Patil Stadium | RCB | 18 runs | Faf du Plessis – 96, Josh Hazlewood – 4/25 |
| 5 | 25 May 2022 | Eden Gardens (Eliminator) | RCB | 14 runs | Rajat Patidar – 112*, Josh Hazlewood – 3/43 |
Predictions
LSG will look to end their IPL season on a high note after defeating Gujarat Titans to improve their playoff hopes; a loss to RCB would leave them in sixth place and eliminate their playoff hopes altogether.
In this crucial lucknow super giants vs royal challengers bengaluru clash, both teams aim to secure a decisive result that could shape their playoff journey.
Royal Challengers need a win against LSG on Tuesday to reach the top two finish in the points table and secure home advantage in the qualifier round. Both teams have faced each other five times before; with RCB holding an edge with three victories out of five meetings (3-2 head-to-head record).
Ekana Stadium’s surface is known to be conducive to batting and has seen some impressive scores posted here in recent games; four out of the last five matches saw those chasing victory; so, should RCB win the toss, they are likely to opt to bat first and seek victory by dominating with bat or ball first.
Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram have been excellent openers this season, providing their team with a tremendous start.
Rishabh Pant’s experience should also prove useful as he builds partnerships with Ayush Badoni and Abdul Samad in the lower middle order.
Akash Deep and Shardul Thakur have proven to be two standout bowling performers on this team, while William O’Rourke and Avesh Khan can provide early breakthroughs to keep pace.
However, LSG’s middle order has found it hard to cope with pressure this season and must improve their consistency to have any chance of reaching the playoffs.
Last time these two sides met, Quinton de Kock scored an explosive 81 and Mayank Yadav delivered an outstanding spell of 3-14 to help LSG to secure an easy 28-run victory. Both sides feature many world-class cricketers; so we expect an exciting matchup on Monday evening.
Head to Head
Royal Challengers Bangalore currently hold a slight edge against LSG in their head to head record, having won three out of the five matches between them.
But LSG have managed to claim two victories thanks to impressive displays by their star players; fans were treated to thrilling finishes and outstanding performances that left an impactful legacy that promises high stakes drama for future clashes between these rivals.
RCB are currently second on the points table with 16 from 11 games played, having lost only one away match this season and are expected to reach the playoffs should they defeat Chelsea on Friday.
Last time these two sides met at Ekana Cricket Stadium for IPL 2024, LSG emerged victorious by 28 runs at Ekana.
Mayank Yadav led their bowling attack with 3-14 to lead LSG’s win and make this match memorable – an expectation which should continue on Friday with both sides possessing many talented players; Josh Hazlewood from RCB boasting 9 scalps has led this fixture’s wicket-taking record!
