Match 52Batting Pitch
RCBRoyal Challengers Bengaluru
VS
LSGLucknow Super Giants
Saturday, 25 April 2026 02:00 pm IST M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Captain (2x)
Virat Kohli
Score: 96.7Form: 85/100Credits: 10.5
In red-hot formExcellent venue record at ChinnaswamyThrives on batting pitchesHigh ceiling (95 pts recent best)
Vice-Captain (1.5x)
Marcus Stoinis
Score: 90.6Form: 74/100Credits: 9
Good recent formGood venue record at ChinnaswamyVery consistent scorerAll-rounder advantage (bat + bowl pts)
Top 5 Must-Pick Players
CBatter
Virat Kohli
RCB · 10.5 Cr
Score96.7
Avg (L5)72 pts
7588429562
VCAll-rounder
Marcus Stoinis
LSG · 9 Cr
Score90.6
Avg (L5)56 pts
5852684262
3WK-Batter
KL Rahul
LSG · 10 Cr
Score89.4
Avg (L5)61 pts
6255784268
4WK-Batter
Quinton de Kock
LSG · 9.5 Cr
Score89.2
Avg (L5)57 pts
5568427248
5All-rounder
Glenn Maxwell
RCB · 9 Cr
Score88.8
Avg (L5)50 pts
3872158542
Full Player Rankings
| # | Player | Team | Role | Credits | Form | Venue | Pitch | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Virat Kohli | | Batter | 10.5 | 85 | 22.5 | 19.5 | 96.7 |
| VC | Marcus Stoinis | | All-rounder | 9 | 74 | 18 | 18 | 90.6 |
| 3 | KL Rahul | | WK-Batter | 10 | 75 | 18 | 18 | 89.4 |
| 4 | Quinton de Kock | | WK-Batter | 9.5 | 72 | 18 | 19.5 | 89.2 |
| 5 | Glenn Maxwell | | All-rounder | 9 | 62 | 21 | 19.5 | 88.8 |
| 6 | Faf du Plessis | | Batter | 9 | 68 | 19.5 | 18 | 84.3 |
| 7 | Josh Hazlewood | | Bowler | 9 | 78 | 16.5 | 12 | 80.2 |
| 8 | Mohammed Siraj | | Bowler | 9 | 72 | 18 | 12 | 78.5 |
| 9 | Ravi Bishnoi | | Bowler | 8.5 | 76 | 15 | 12 | 77.8 |
| 10 | Mark Wood | | Bowler | 8.5 | 70 | 15 | 13.5 | 76 |
Pitch Report — Chinnaswamy
Batting PitchAvg 1st Innings: 185-200
Chinnaswamy is a batter's haven with short boundaries and true bounce. Evening dew makes the ball skid on, ensuring high-scoring encounters. Expect 200+ totals in this fixture.
Toss Advice
Bowl first. Dew heavily favours the chasing team at Chinnaswamy under lights.
Head-to-Head Record
4
RCB wins
in 7 matches
3
LSG wins
Last 5 results:
RCBLSGRCBLSGRCB
Royal Challengers Bengaluru lead Lucknow Super Giants 4-3 in their developing rivalry. Virat Kohli's ability to deliver in high-pressure chases has been the standout feature of this matchup.
RCB vs LSG — Match Preview
RCB host LSG at the Chinnaswamy in what promises to be a run-fest. Kohli vs Mohsin Khan is pace vs class, while Salt and de Kock — two of the most explosive openers — ensure fireworks from ball one. Livingstone at Chinnaswamy with its short boundaries is a frightening prospect for LSG bowlers.
Why Watch This Match
- Kohli at Chinnaswamy — always a special occasion
- Salt vs de Kock — battle of explosive openers
- Livingstone at Chinnaswamy — short boundaries, maximum carnage
- Bishnoi's leg-spin on a batting paradise — a true test