RCB vs LSG Match Prediction: Royal Challengers Bangalore will look to bounce back following the defeat in the last match when they take on Lucknow Super Giants In the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, on Tuesday evening. The match is scheduled to start at 07:30 PM (IST). RCB are 1-2 after three rounds, while LSG have won one and lost one after two games.
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The IPL 2024 season may still be in its infancy, yet there’s ample data available to assess the strengths and weaknesses of each team. Thus far, RCB has exhibited more chinks in their armour than strengths. They’ve already suffered defeats twice in their first three matches, with a solitary win nestled between losses – against Chennai Super Kings in the season opener and Kolkata Knight Riders in the most recent clash. These setbacks have pulled Virat Kohli & Co. towards the bottom of the standings. Hence, this upcoming match against LSG holds tremendous significance for the home team. Not only can they break into the top four with a victory, but a loss would also add to their negative record.
On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants’ record stands level after two rounds, as they secured a win in the last match against Punjab Kings following an opening match loss to the Rajasthan Royals. However, the team is sweating over the fitness of captain KL Rahul, who was used as an Impact Player against PBKS while wicket-keeper Nicholas Pooran assumed leadership responsibilities when LSG came to field.
Despite these challenges, there were notable positives for LSG. One significant highlight was Quinton de Kock’s resurgence with a half-century, alongside Nicholas Pooran’s continued impressive performance. The West Indian dynamo blazed to a rapid 42 runs off just 21 deliveries, with 30 of those runs coming through boundaries.
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RCB vs LSG Match Details
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report
If there was an award for the flattest pitch in the whole world, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium will certainly be the front runner to win the trophy. This is a flat pitch, as simple as that. No total is safe to defend on this pitch, as was evident in the last match as KKR chased down RCB’s 183-run target in just 16.5 overs. At no time, it looked like that RCB were ready to defend. In fact, the way KKR batted, even the 200-run target would have been below par score. So expect the team batting first to target at least 200 runs here.
RCB vs LSG Head-To-Head Record
As Lucknow Super Giants are still new in this league, this will only be the fourth meeting between these two sides in the IPL. But RCB has almost a perfect head-to-head record against LSG, winning three times in those four games. But what’s interesting is that, that solo defeat came in the home match last season, when RCB failed to defend 212 runs.
Last Meeting Between RCB vs LSG
RCB: 212/2
LSG:213/9
RCB vs LSG Predicted Playing 11:
Royal Challengers Bangalore Predicted Playing XI
Faf du Plessis (c)
Virat Kohli
Cameron Green
Glenn Maxwell
Rajat Patidar
Dinesh Karthik (wk)
Anuj Rawat
Alzarri Joseph
Mayank Dagar
Mohammed Siraj
Yash Dayal / Vyshak Vijay Kumar
Lucknow Super Giants Predicted Playing XI:
Quinton de Kock (WK)
KL Rahul (C)
Devdutt Padikkal
Marcus Stoinis
Nicholas Pooran
Ayush Badoni
Krunal Pandya
Ravi Bishnoi
Mohsin Khan
Naveen-ul-Haq
Mayank Yadav
Best Batters And Bowlers
RCB Probable Highest Scorer: Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli is doing in IPL 2024 what he has been doing all his career and that is to carry the batting unit on his shoulders. But the star batsman could do with some help from his teammates, as you can’t really expect RCB to progress without the contributions from other batsmen like Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green and captain Faf du Plessis.
The veteran Indian star was once again at his ruthless best against KKR as he scored 83* runs off just 59 balls.
LSG Probable Highest Scorer: Nicholas Pooran
With captain KL Rahul still not fully fit, the responsibility of batting has fallen squarely on the shoulders of Nicholas Pooran, and he has embraced the challenge with gusto, like a fish taking to water. In the last match against Punjab Kings, the 28-year-old showcased his prowess by scoring 42 runs off just 21 balls.
RCB Probable Best Bowler: Mohammed Siraj
The form of Mohammed Siraj in IPL 2024 has gone down South, as India’s star bowler is getting hit for plenty of runs in every game. With the T20 World Cup on the horizon, Siraj must pull his act together if he wants on the plane to the West Indies and the USA. That said, there’s no doubt that Siraj is RCB’s best bet for wickets on any given day.
LSG Probable Best Bowler: Mayank Yadav
Out of nowhere, a 21-year-old burst onto the cricket scene, leaving the world awestruck with his sheer pace. That prodigy is none other than Mayank Yadav, who delivered a spell that rivaled some of the best in his debut IPL match. The young bowler concluded with an impressive figure of 4-0-27-3 and rightfully earned the man-of-the-match accolade. Keep an eye on him; he’s one to watch.
Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match Between RCB vs LSG
The Royal Challengers Bangalore are an unpredictable side. You can’t really guess what they are going to do in their next encounters. If their batting units click, they look like the world beaters and if it fails, only Kohli is seen fighting. Bowling unit is also volatile especially the pace bowlers. But RCB are at home and they are being seen as favorite to win this game due to the familiarity with the home conditions.
Disclaimer: The above match prediction is based on the data and instincts of the writer. While picking players for your team, consider the points mentioned above, and make your own wise decision.
