Having lost six matches in a row and sitting bottom of the table, with just two wins in nine games, LSG are almost out of the play-off race after Monday’s six-wicket loss to Mumbai Indians.
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On the contrary, RCB is one of the most outstanding teams in its title defense campaign, close to the top with six wins in nine games. However, their previous match ended in a four-wicket loss to the Gujarat Titans.
RCB defeated LSG by five wickets, chasing a target of 147 runs in 15.1 overs when the two teams faced each other earlier this season.
In this article, sports news tells you all the details related to how and where to watch the IPL 2026 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
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Where to watch LSG vs RCB: live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch the Lucknow Super Giants vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2026 in India:
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TV channel: Star Sports Network Channels
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Live broadcast: JioHotstar App and Website
IPL 2026 matches are available for live television streaming on Star Sports Network channels in India. Fans can also watch the live stream on the JioHotstar app and website.
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What time does the LSG vs RCB match start?
The IPL 2026 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be played at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
The match will start at 7:30 pm Eastern Time in Thursdayday, May 7, 2026.
FURTHER: Which teams are out of the race for IPL 2026 playoffs?
LSG vs RCB lineupsteam news
LSG will most likely continue with the recent combination, although Josh Inglis It’s a slight doubt. Nicolas Pooran has proven to be a good option in the higher order, while michel marsh has been the most consistent.
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Bowling has probably been the best performing department for the team which includes Prince Yadav and Mohsin Khan.
Lucknow Super Giants Predicted XI: Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (cy sem), Aiden Markram, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Himmat Singh, Mohammed Shami, Mohsin Khan, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Rathi / Avesh Khan.
The RCB team is likely to play against an unchanged team due to their strong performances. According to reports, Phil Salt may remain unavailable for selection.
Virat Kohli leads the batting lineup, while Rajat Patidar and Tim David There are other middle-order batsmen who can play a key role in winning matches. Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar spearheads the team’s bowling attack.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru Predicted XI: Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyansh Sharma, Josh Hazlewood.
LSG vs RCB: Betting Odds
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are favorites to win this IPL 2026 match in 1.61 about Dafa, while the odds of the Lucknow Super Giants winning are 2.34.
*Odds are correct at time of publication but are subject to change.