The upcoming clash between the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2024 is set to be an exciting encounter.
RCB, led by Faf du Plessis, has had a mixed start to the season, winning 2 games and losing 1. They suffered defeats against CSK and Punjab Kings but managed to secure a win against Kolkata Knight Riders in their previous game.
LSG, captained by KL Rahul, has also had a decent start to their campaign, winning 1 and losing 1. They lost their opening match to Rajasthan Royals but bounced back with a victory against Punjab Kings in their next game.
As both teams prepare to battle it out at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, let’s take a look at their head-to-head records in the IPL.
Royal Challengers Bangalore
The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have had a rollercoaster ride in the IPL 2024 season so far.
While the return of Virat Kohli’s form has been a huge boost, with the captain rediscovering his touch after a brief hiatus, there are still areas of concern for the team.
Dinesh Karthik’s contributions in the lower order have been valuable, adding crucial runs to the total.
However, the team will be looking for a more consistent performance from Faf du Plessis, who has had a poor start at the top of the order.
Lucknow Super Giants
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have had an intriguing start to their IPL 2024 campaign, showcasing some bold and unconventional decision-making that has paid off handsomely.
In their last match against Punjab Kings, their decision to make KL Rahul the impact sub and appoint Nicholas Pooran as captain raised eyebrows but ultimately proved effective as they secured a crucial victory.
Quinton de Kock’s return to form and Krunal Pandya’s powerful hitting down the order have bolstered LSG’s batting lineup.
However, the team will be hoping for improved performances from Marcus Stoinis and Ayush Badoni, who have not been at their best.
RCB vs LSG Head-to-Head Record
In their head-to-head encounters so far, RCB has had the upper hand, winning 3 out of the 4 matches played between the two teams. However, it is worth noting that LSG emerged victorious in the only game played at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Total – 4
RCB – 3
LSG – 1
No Result – 0
List of matches played between RCB and LSG since IPL 2008
| Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
| 1-May-2023 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 18 Runs | Lucknow |
| 10-Apr-2023 | Lucknow Super Giants | 1 Wicket | Bangalore |
| 25-May-2022 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 14 Runs | Kolkata |
| 19-Apr-2022 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 18 Runs | Mumbai |
IPL 2024: Most runs in RCB vs LSG fixtures
KL Rahul (LSG) – 127 runs
IPL 2024: Most wickets in RCB vs LSG fixtures
Mohammad Siraj (RCB) – 6 wickets
RCB vs LSG: Complete Squad
RCB Squad: Faf du Plessis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Suyash Prabhudessai, Will Jacks, Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Manoj Bhandage, Mayank Dagar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Rajan Kumar, Cameron Green, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Tom Curran, Lockie Ferguson, Swapnil Singh, Saurav Chauhan.
Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Kyle Mayers, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Devdutt Padikkal, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Krunal Pandya, Yudhvir Singh, Prerak Mankad, Yash Thakur, Amit Mishra, Shamar Joseph, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, K. Gowtham, Shivam Mavi, Arshin Kulkarni, M. Siddharth, Ashton Turner, David Willey, Mohd. Arshad Khan.
