Does home advantage count in the LSG vs RCB head to head? Not much: across 8 meetings from 19 Apr 2022, each side has won more often on the other’s ground. Royal Challengers Bengaluru lead overall, 5-3.
The most recent game went Lucknow’s way, a 9-run DLS win in Lucknow on 7 May 2026. Below are the full stats for Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, including top scorers, bowlers, totals and every result. In 2022 RCB still carried the Bangalore spelling, Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Who leads LSG vs RCB, season by season
RCB won both games in 2022, the first coming at Navi Mumbai by 18 runs and the second at Eden Gardens by 14 runs. Since then the rivalry has been close to level, with three wins each across 2023 to 2026.
The two sides split their 2023 and 2026 meetings, LSG took the only 2024 game and RCB the only one in 2025.
Sides batting first lead 5-3, and first innings here average 183, so defending a total has worked better so far, though RCB’s chase of 227/3 at Lucknow in 2025 shows big targets can fall. Each side has done better away: LSG lead 2-1 in Bengaluru and RCB lead 2-1 in Lucknow.
LSG vs RCB Head to Head Record in the IPL
| Matches | Lucknow Super Giants won | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won | Tied | No result | First meeting | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 19 Apr 2022 | 7 May 2026 |
Lucknow Super Giants vs RCB Results by Season
| Season | Matches | Lucknow Super Giants won | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won | Tied/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Most Runs in LSG vs RCB Matches
| Batter | M | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RM Patidar Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 5 | 5 | 243 | 112* | 60.75 | 192.86 | 1 | 1 |
| V Kohli Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 8 | 8 | 242 | 61 | 30.25 | 133.70 | 0 | 2 |
| F du Plessis Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 5 | 5 | 238 | 96 | 59.50 | 145.12 | 0 | 2 |
| MR Marsh Lucknow Super Giants | 3 | 3 | 218 | 111 | 72.67 | 174.40 | 1 | 1 |
| N Pooran Lucknow Super Giants | 6 | 6 | 163 | 62 | 32.60 | 187.36 | 0 | 1 |
| RR Pant Lucknow Super Giants | 3 | 3 | 151 | 118* | 151.00 | 196.10 | 1 | 0 |
| KL Rahul Lucknow Super Giants | 5 | 5 | 147 | 79 | 36.75 | 123.53 | 0 | 1 |
| MP Stoinis Lucknow Super Giants | 5 | 5 | 135 | 65 | 27.00 | 153.41 | 0 | 1 |
| JM Sharma Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 3 | 3 | 109 | 85* | 54.50 | 242.22 | 0 | 1 |
| GJ Maxwell Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 5 | 5 | 95 | 59 | 19.00 | 166.67 | 0 | 1 |
Most Wickets in LSG vs RCB Matches
| Bowler | M | Inns | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JR Hazlewood Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 5 | 5 | 11 | 4/25 | 13.82 | 8.00 | 0 |
| Mohammed Siraj Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3/22 | 23.57 | 8.68 | 0 |
| Prince Yadav Lucknow Super Giants | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3/32 | 10.83 | 9.29 | 0 |
| HV Patel Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2/47 | 23.33 | 8.84 | 0 |
| Naveen-ul-Haq Lucknow Super Giants | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3/30 | 11.00 | 7.17 | 0 |
| Rasikh Salam Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4/24 | 15.40 | 9.62 | 0 |
| GJ Maxwell Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2/23 | 9.25 | 5.29 | 0 |
| B Kumar Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3/27 | 26.75 | 8.92 | 0 |
| Avesh Khan Lucknow Super Giants | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2/23 | 46.25 | 9.74 | 0 |
| A Mishra Lucknow Super Giants | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2/21 | 13.00 | 7.80 | 0 |
Highest individual scores
| Batter | Score | Balls | 4s | 6s | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR Pant Lucknow Super Giants | 118* | 61 | 11 | 8 | 27 May 2025 |
| RM Patidar Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 112* | 54 | 12 | 7 | 25 May 2022 |
| MR Marsh Lucknow Super Giants | 111 | 56 | 9 | 9 | 7 May 2026 |
| F du Plessis Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 96 | 64 | 11 | 2 | 19 Apr 2022 |
| JM Sharma Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 85* | 33 | 8 | 6 | 27 May 2025 |
Best bowling figures
| Bowler | Figures | Overs | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rasikh Salam Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 4/24 | 4 | 15 Apr 2026 |
| JR Hazlewood Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 4/25 | 4 | 19 Apr 2022 |
| MP Yadav Lucknow Super Giants | 3/14 | 4 | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Mohammed Siraj Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 3/22 | 4 | 10 Apr 2023 |
| B Kumar Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 3/27 | 4 | 15 Apr 2026 |
Highest Totals in LSG vs RCB Games
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 230/4 | 18.4 | Lucknow Super Giants | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | 27 May 2025 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 227/3 | 20 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | 27 May 2025 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 213/9 | 20 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 10 Apr 2023 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 212/2 | 20 | Lucknow Super Giants | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 10 Apr 2023 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 209/3 | 19 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | 7 May 2026 |
Lowest totals
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucknow Super Giants | 108 | 19.5 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | 1 May 2023 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 146 | 20 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 153 | 19.4 | Lucknow Super Giants | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 2 Apr 2024 |
Biggest wins
| Result | Format | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucknow Super Giants won by 28 runs | T20 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 18 runs | T20 | DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai | 19 Apr 2022 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 18 runs | T20 | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | 1 May 2023 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 6 wickets | T20 | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | 27 May 2025 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wickets | T20 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Lucknow Super Giants won by 1 wicket | T20 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 10 Apr 2023 |
Most player of the match awards
| Player | Awards |
|---|---|
| F du Plessis Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2 |
| RM Patidar Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 1 |
| N Pooran Lucknow Super Giants | 1 |
| MP Yadav Lucknow Super Giants | 1 |
| JM Sharma Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 1 |
| JR Hazlewood Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 1 |
Grounds where they have met most
| Ground | Matches | Lucknow Super Giants won | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won |
|---|---|---|---|
| M Chinnaswamy Stadium | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Ekana Cricket Stadium | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| DY Patil Sports Academy | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Eden Gardens | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Latest LSG vs RCB Match Results
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 7 May 2026 | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | Lucknow Super Giants won by 9 runs (DLS) |
| 15 Apr 2026 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wickets |
| 27 May 2025 | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 6 wickets |
| 2 Apr 2024 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | Lucknow Super Giants won by 28 runs |
| 1 May 2023 | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 18 runs |
| 10 Apr 2023 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | Lucknow Super Giants won by 1 wicket |
| 25 May 2022 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 14 runs |
| 19 Apr 2022 | DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 18 runs |
Top scorers and bowlers in LSG vs RCB matches
RM Patidar (RCB) has the most runs, 243 in only 5 innings, with a 112* at Eden Gardens in 2022. Virat Kohli (RCB) is a single run behind on 242, but over 8 innings. F du Plessis, also of RCB, has 238. Nobody else has two player of the match awards in these games.
For Lucknow, MR Marsh has 218 from just 3 innings, including 111 in the latest game. RR Pant’s 118* off 61 balls at Lucknow on 27 May 2025 tops the individual list, yet he ended on the losing side as RCB chased.
JR Hazlewood (RCB) leads the bowlers with 11 wickets at 13.82, well clear of Mohammed Siraj’s 7. Rasikh Salam (RCB) returned the best figures, 4/24 in Apr 2026.
Biggest wins, high totals and the scoring pattern
The top total is RCB’s 230/4 in 18.4 overs at the Ekana in May 2025, built on JM Sharma’s 85* off 33 balls. That chase overhauled LSG’s 227/3. At the other end sits LSG’s 108 all out at the same ground in 2023.
The widest margin is LSG’s 28-run win at Bengaluru on 2 Apr 2024, when RCB were bowled out for 153. The tightest finish came at Bengaluru in Apr 2023, where Lucknow got home by 1 wicket while chasing 212/2.
For a pitch report style read, the scores say this: a 183 first innings average, and a top five of totals that all cleared 200. More on each side: Lucknow Super Giants IPL records and the RCB IPL stats. The Ekana pitch report and Chinnaswamy page cover both grounds.
Questions about LSG vs RCB
Which side has more wins, LSG or RCB?
RCB lead 5-3 after 8 IPL meetings with Lucknow Super Giants, and none has ended without a result.
Who won the last LSG vs RCB match?
LSG, by 9 runs under DLS, at Lucknow on 7 May 2026. MR Marsh top-scored with 111.
Who has scored most runs in LSG vs RCB games?
RM Patidar of RCB leads on 243 from only 5 innings, averaging 60.75. V Kohli (242) and F du Plessis (238) are right behind.
What are the record scores in LSG vs RCB matches?
RR Pant’s 118* for LSG on 27 May 2025 is the top innings. RCB’s 230/4 in that same match, a 6-wicket win, is the biggest total.
What do the stats say for an LSG vs RCB pitch report?
First innings in these 8 games average 183, and defending sides have won 5. LSG’s 108 all out at Lucknow in 2023 is the one real collapse.
Source: ball-by-ball match data from Cricsheet.org (ODC-BY). See how we compile these records.