RCB vs LSG Dream11 Prediction: The under-performing Royal Challengers Bangalore will have their task cut out when they take on the Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL) match at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The match is set to commence on Tuesday April 2, 2024, at 07:30 PM (IST). RCB lost twice already this season and are under immense pressure heading into this encounter. LSG meanwhile won one and lost one in two games they played in IPL 2024 season.
The RCB vs LSG have become one of the most heated fixtures in the IPL, especially due to the involvement of Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir with LSG, but with the latter joining the Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the start of this season, it shouldn’t be as intense as it used to be. But again, there’s another rivalry that erupted last season between Virat Kohli and Naveen-ul-Haq. Both are expected to play and that’s what makes this game a real humdinger.
But putting aside all this unnecessary noise around this fixture, the main event is the focal point for the home side, which has lost twice already this season and is reeling near the foot of the IPL 2024 Points Table. This is not acceptable for a team that has players like Virat Kohli, Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik and Mohammed Siraj in its rank.
LSG look in great form. Things could have been even better had they not lost their way from a winnable position in the opening fixture against the Rajasthan Royals. But that game was done and dusted, and LSG made sure they finished their second match with no errors whatsoever as they beat Punjab Kings by 21 runs.
RCB vs LSG Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report: This venue is a paradise for batsmen of all shapes and sizes. No target is safe here, as the RCB bowlers found out in the last match against the Kolkata Knight Riders who chased down 182 inside 16 overs. That chase was comfortable for the two-time IPL winners. In fact, RCB also failed to defend 212 runs last season against the LSG, who won on the last ball. So the tactics here should be plain and simple. The team batting first has to make sure that they have at least 190 runs on board.
Weather Report: The weather in Bangalore remain dry and humid during the month of April. The highest temperature forecasted for today is 36°, while there’s no or little chance of a rain today. So expect a full game between RCB and LSG at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Head To Head Record
| Matches played | 04 |
| RCB Wins | 03 |
| KKR Wins | 01 |
| No Result | 00 |
Injury and availability News
Royal Challengers Bangalore
- Although there’s no concern as far as injuries are concerned, RCB might make some changes to the Playing XI from the last match, especially in the bowling department.
- Yash Dayal is struggling for form with the batsmen reading him quite easily. Vyshak Vijay Kumar, who was RCB’s best bowler against KKR, is likely to replace Dayal in RCB Playing XI.
- Camroon Green and Glenn Maxwell should hold on to their places, as should captain Faf du Plessis.
Lucknow Super Giants
- It was a shock to see Nicholas Pooran coming out for Toss, but the West Indian later revealed that the doctors are taking precautionary measure around KL Rahul, who has been battling with the fitness issues since IND vs ENG test series.
TOP Picks For RCB vs LSG Dream 11 Match
Captain Options:
- Virat Kohli: Carrying RCB on his shoulders. He hit 83 not-out against KKR in the last match. He is the joint top-scorer in IPL 2024 along with RR’s Riyan Parag. Kohli should be in your Dream11 Today match team as he someone who guarantees points.
Dream11 Team Stats In Last Match: 83* runs (59, 4X4, 4X6) - Nicholas Pooran: LSG’s stand-in-captain in the last match had another solid outing with the bat against the Punjab Kings. The 28-year-old made 42 runs off just 21 balls. He
Dream11 Team Stats In Last Match: 42 runs (21, 3X4, 3X6) - Glenn Maxwell: The Australian can affect the match with both bat and ball. His form may not be as good as it can be, still, the 35-year-old remains a premium player.
Dream11 Team Stats In Last Match: 28 runs (19, 3X4, 1X6) - Quinton de Kock: Roared back into the form with a solid 54-run off 38 balls. With KL Rahul struggling for form and fitness, the South African is key for LSG at the top order.
Dream11 Team Stats In Last Match: 54 runs (38, 5X4, 2X6)
Vice-Captain Options:
- KL Rahul: Fitness might be hampering him but Rahul, even as an Impact Player only, can tear apart any bowling unit. With this the flat pitch, Rahul could even be more destructive here.
- Krunal Pandya: Like his brother Hardik Pandya, Krunal is also a two-way player who can make significant contributions with both bat and ball. Krunal scored 43 runs from only 22 balls against Punjab Kings and dragged him team towards the 200-run mark.
Dream11 Team Stats In Last Match: 43* runs (22, 4X4, 2X6) - Mayank Yadav: If you are looking for a wild-card, then look no further than this 21-year-old prodigy who shook the whole world. Mayank Yadav announced himself with a bang and looks set to have a big future.
Dream11 Team Stats In Last Match: 4-0-27-3
RCB vs LSG Predicted Lineups
Royal Challengers Bangalore Expected Playing 11: Faf du Plessis (c), V Kohli, Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, R Patidar, D Karthik (wk), Anuj Rawat, Alzarri Joseph, M Dagar, M Siraj, Yash Dayal / Vyshak Vijay Kumar
Lucknow Super Giants Expected Playing 11: Quinton de Kock, (WK) KL Rahul (C), D Padikkal, M Stoinis, N Pooran, A Badoni, K Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mayank Yadav
RCB vs LSG Dream 11 Prediction Team 1
- Wicketkeepers: Q de Kock, N Pooran (VC), D Karthik
- Batsmen: V Kohli (C)
- All-rounders: G Maxwell, M Stoinis, C Green, K Pandya
- Bowlers: R Bishnoi, V Vijaykumar, M Yadav
RCB vs LSG Dream 11 Prediction Team 2
- Wicketkeepers: Q de Kock (C), N Pooran
- Batsmen: V Kohli, Du Plessis (VC), R Patidar
- All-rounders: G Maxwell, M Stoinis, C Green
- Bowlers: R Bishnoi, V Vijaykumar, M Yadav
Disclaimer: The above teams are 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.
