The Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru timeline is one of the newer but most entertaining head-to-head rivalries in the Indian Premier League. The two teams first met in IPL 2022, and in only a few seasons their contests have already produced close finishes, playoff drama, big individual performances and memorable last-ball moments.
As of the end of the 2026 IPL season, LSG and RCB have played eight matches, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru leading the head-to-head 5–3. RCB won the first two meetings in 2022, including the Eliminator, while LSG responded with a dramatic one-wicket win in 2023 and a 28-run victory in 2024. RCB then won in 2025 and the first meeting of 2026 before LSG won the May 7, 2026 encounter by nine runs via the DLS method.
This complete LSG vs RCB timeline covers every IPL meeting from 2022 to 2026, including match results, scores, venues, standout players, major records and the most memorable moments from the rivalry.
Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Head-to-Head Record
The LSG vs RCB rivalry currently stands at eight matches. RCB have won five and LSG have won three, giving RCB a 62.5% win rate and LSG a 37.5% win rate in their completed meetings. There has been no tie or no-result between the teams so far.
| Category | LSG | RCB |
| Total Matches | 8 | 8 |
| Wins | 3 | 5 |
| Losses | 5 | 3 |
| Win Percentage | 37.5% | 62.5% |
| Highest Team Score | 227/3 | 230/4 |
| Lowest Team Score | 108 | 126/9 |
| Eliminator/Playoff Meetings | 0 wins | 1 win |
| Ties | 0 | 0 |
| No Results | 0 | 0 |
The highest team score in the rivalry belongs to RCB, who chased 228 against LSG in 2025 by scoring 230/4 in only 18.4 overs. LSG’s highest total is 227/3, also from that same match. Their lowest score is 108 all out in 2023, while RCB’s lowest total is 126/9 in the other meeting that season.
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LSG vs RCB Timeline: All Matches at a Glance
| Date | Season | Venue | Winner | Winning Margin | Player of the Match |
| April 19, 2022 | 2022 | DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai | RCB | 18 runs | Faf du Plessis |
| May 25, 2022 | 2022 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | RCB | 14 runs | Rajat Patidar |
| April 10, 2023 | 2023 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | LSG | 1 wicket | Nicholas Pooran |
| May 1, 2023 | 2023 | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | RCB | 18 runs | Faf du Plessis |
| April 2, 2024 | 2024 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | LSG | 28 runs | Mayank Yadav |
| May 27, 2025 | 2025 | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | RCB | 6 wickets | Jitesh Sharma |
| April 15, 2026 | 2026 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | RCB | 5 wickets | Josh Hazlewood |
| May 7, 2026 | 2026 | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | LSG | 9 runs, DLS method | Mitchell Marsh |
The official IPL head-to-head listing confirms all eight results and shows RCB’s 5–3 overall advantage.
LSG vs RCB Timeline 2022
The rivalry began in IPL 2022 when Lucknow Super Giants entered the league as one of the two new franchises. Their first meeting with RCB immediately produced a competitive contest, and the teams met again in the playoffs later that season.
LSG vs RCB – April 19, 2022 Match
The first-ever Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru match took place on April 19, 2022, at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. LSG won the toss and elected to field.
RCB posted 181/6 in 20 overs, with captain Faf du Plessis producing the defining innings. He scored 96 runs from 64 balls, hitting 11 fours and two sixes. RCB recovered from early setbacks through du Plessis’ long innings and useful contributions from Shahbaz Ahmed and Dinesh Karthik.
LSG’s chase reached 163/8 in 20 overs, leaving RCB with an 18-run victory. Josh Hazlewood was particularly effective, taking 4/25, while Krunal Pandya top-scored for LSG with 42. KL Rahul made 30.
The match also produced an unusual Virat Kohli moment. Dushmantha Chameera dismissed Kohli for a golden duck, becoming only the fourth bowler at that time to dismiss Kohli for zero from his first ball faced in an IPL innings.
Result: RCB won by 18 runs.
RCB: 181/6 (20 overs)
LSG: 163/8 (20 overs)
Player of the Match: Faf du Plessis
This first meeting established an early pattern: RCB’s experienced batting core could produce big totals, while LSG had enough firepower to keep matches competitive.
LSG vs RCB Eliminator 2022
The second meeting arrived on May 25, 2022, and the stakes were much higher. LSG and RCB faced each other in the IPL 2022 Eliminator at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. RCB won the match by 14 runs and advanced in the playoffs.
RCB batted first and made 207/4 in 20 overs. Rajat Patidar produced one of the greatest playoff innings of the season, smashing an unbeaten 112 from 54 balls, including 12 fours and seven sixes. Dinesh Karthik also contributed an unbeaten 37 from 23 balls.
LSG responded with 193/6. Their chase remained alive for much of the innings, but RCB held their nerve and completed a 14-run victory. Patidar was named Player of the Match.
Result: RCB won by 14 runs.
RCB: 207/4 (20 overs)
LSG: 193/6 (20 overs)
Player of the Match: Rajat Patidar
The result was particularly important because it gave RCB a 2–0 lead in the young rivalry and sent them through to Qualifier 2.
LSG vs RCB Timeline 2023
The 2023 season transformed the rivalry. The teams met twice, and both matches became classics for completely different reasons.
RCB vs LSG – April 10, 2023
The April 10, 2023 match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium became one of the most dramatic games in the entire LSG vs RCB timeline.
RCB batted first and scored 212/2. Virat Kohli made 61 from 44 balls, Faf du Plessis remained unbeaten on 79 from 46 balls and Glenn Maxwell smashed 59 from only 29 deliveries.
The target of 213 initially looked difficult for LSG. They lost three wickets for only 23 runs during the Powerplay. However, Marcus Stoinis changed the momentum with 65 from 30 balls. Nicholas Pooran then produced an extraordinary assault, scoring 62 from 19 balls with four fours and seven sixes. He reached his fifty from just 15 deliveries.
LSG eventually reached 213/9, winning by one wicket on the final ball. The match went down as one of the most memorable LSG vs RCB matches because of the dramatic chase and the extraordinary finishing sequence.
Result: LSG won by 1 wicket.
RCB: 212/2 (20 overs)
LSG: 213/9 (20 overs)
Player of the Match: Nicholas Pooran
The victory also gave LSG their first win against RCB.
LSG vs RCB – May 1, 2023
The return fixture on May 1, 2023, at the Ekana Cricket Stadium was almost the opposite of the Bengaluru thriller.
RCB batted first and scored 126/9 in 20 overs. Faf du Plessis top-scored with 44 from 40 balls, while Virat Kohli made 31. RCB’s innings never developed into the kind of high-scoring performance seen in Bengaluru.
LSG were then bowled out for just 108 in 19.5 overs, allowing RCB to complete an 18-run victory. Faf du Plessis was named Player of the Match.
Result: RCB won by 18 runs.
RCB: 126/9 (20 overs)
LSG: 108 all out (19.5 overs)
Player of the Match: Faf du Plessis
The match also became famous for the heated exchanges involving Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir, adding another layer to the already intense rivalry.
LSG vs RCB Timeline 2024
RCB vs LSG – April 2, 2024
The 2024 meeting at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium introduced another major character to the rivalry: Mayank Yadav.
LSG scored 181/5 after batting first. Quinton de Kock led the innings with 81 from 56 balls, while Nicholas Pooran provided late acceleration with an unbeaten 40 from 21 deliveries.
RCB’s chase never settled. LSG’s young fast bowler Mayank Yadav produced a spectacular spell of 3/14 from four overs, helping restrict RCB to 153 all out. LSG therefore won by 28 runs.
Mayank’s performance was particularly significant because it was his second successive Player of the Match award at the beginning of his IPL career. His pace and accuracy immediately became one of the major talking points of IPL 2024.
Result: LSG won by 28 runs.
LSG: 181/5 (20 overs)
RCB: 153 all out
Player of the Match: Mayank Yadav
The victory gave LSG their second win over RCB and reduced the overall gap to 3–2 in RCB’s favour.
LSG vs RCB Timeline 2025
LSG vs RCB – May 27, 2025
The 2025 meeting at the Ekana Cricket Stadium produced another extraordinary run chase.
LSG batted first and posted 227/3 in 20 overs. Rishabh Pant delivered a spectacular unbeaten 118 from 61 balls, while Mitchell Marsh scored 67 from 37. Pant’s innings contained 11 fours and eight sixes.
Despite the huge total, RCB chased it down in only 18.4 overs, finishing on 230/4. Virat Kohli made 54, but the match was ultimately decided by Jitesh Sharma and Mayank Agarwal. Jitesh smashed an unbeaten 85 from 33 balls, and the pair added an unbeaten 107-run partnership to complete the chase.
RCB won by six wickets with eight balls remaining, making it one of the highest successful chases in the rivalry. Jitesh Sharma was named Player of the Match.
Result: RCB won by 6 wickets.
LSG: 227/3 (20 overs)
RCB: 230/4 (18.4 overs)
Player of the Match: Jitesh Sharma
This match was also important for Rishabh Pant, whose unbeaten 118 became the highest individual score in the LSG vs RCB rivalry at that point.
LSG vs RCB Timeline 2026
The 2026 IPL season added two more chapters to the rivalry, with the teams splitting their meetings.
RCB vs LSG – April 15, 2026
The first meeting of IPL 2026 took place at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 15.
LSG were bowled out for 146 in 20 overs. Mitchell Marsh was their leading scorer with 40 from 32 balls. RCB then chased the target, reaching 149/5 in 15.1 overs to win by five wickets.
Virat Kohli scored 49 from 34 balls, while Rajat Patidar made 27 from 13 balls and Jitesh Sharma added 23 from nine. Tim David and Romario Shepherd finished the chase.
Josh Hazlewood was named Player of the Match after returning figures of 1/20, while RCB’s chase comfortably crossed the target.
Result: RCB won by 5 wickets.
LSG: 146 all out (20 overs)
RCB: 149/5 (15.1 overs)
Player of the Match: Josh Hazlewood
LSG vs RCB – May 7, 2026
The second 2026 meeting was played at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on May 7.
LSG produced a massive 209/3 in 19 overs in a rain-affected game. Mitchell Marsh was the star with a stunning 111 from 56 balls, including nine fours and nine sixes. Nicholas Pooran scored 38 from 23, while Rishabh Pant finished unbeaten on 32 from just 10 deliveries.
The match was reduced to 19 overs because of rain, and RCB were set a DLS-adjusted target. They finished on 203/6, meaning LSG won by nine runs under the DLS method.
The victory was particularly valuable for LSG because it prevented RCB from completing a 2–0 season sweep.
Result: LSG won by 9 runs (DLS method).
LSG: 209/3 (19 overs)
RCB: 203/6 (19 overs)
Player of the Match: Mitchell Marsh
The result brought the overall LSG vs RCB head-to-head record to 5–3 in RCB’s favour after eight matches.
LSG vs RCB Head-to-Head Stats
Overall Head-to-Head Record
| Statistic | LSG | RCB |
| Matches | 8 | 8 |
| Wins | 3 | 5 |
| Losses | 5 | 3 |
| Win Rate | 37.5% | 62.5% |
| Highest Score | 227/3 | 230/4 |
| Lowest Score | 108 | 126/9 |
| Playoff Wins | 0 | 1 |
RCB’s advantage is built largely on their strong start to the rivalry. They won both 2022 matches, including the Eliminator, and then added victories in 2023, 2025 and 2026. LSG have won three of the eight meetings, including two of the most dramatic games: the one-wicket thriller in 2023 and the 28-run victory in 2024.
Head-to-Head by Season
| Season | Matches | LSG Wins | RCB Wins |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 8 | 3 | 5 |
The 2023 season was the first in which the teams split their meetings. LSG then took the 2024 contest, RCB won the only meeting in 2025, and the sides again shared the 2026 meetings.
Head-to-Head by Venue
| Venue | Matches | LSG Wins | RCB Wins |
| M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Ekana Cricket Stadium | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| DY Patil Sports Academy | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Eden Gardens | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 8 | 3 | 5 |
The Chinnaswamy Stadium has been an interesting venue in this rivalry. Despite RCB’s overall advantage, LSG have won two of their three meetings there, including the dramatic 2023 chase and the 2024 victory.
LSG vs RCB Highest Team Scores
| Team | Score | Overs | Season | Venue |
| RCB | 230/4 | 18.4 | 2025 | Ekana Stadium |
| LSG | 227/3 | 20 | 2025 | Ekana Stadium |
| RCB | 212/2 | 20 | 2023 | Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| LSG | 213/9 | 20 | 2023 | Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| LSG | 209/3 | 19 | 2026 | Ekana Stadium |
The highest total in the rivalry is RCB’s 230/4 in 2025, achieved while chasing 228. LSG’s highest is 227/3 in the same match.
LSG vs RCB Lowest Team Scores
| Team | Score | Overs | Season | Venue |
| LSG | 108 | 19.5 | 2023 | Ekana Stadium |
| RCB | 126/9 | 20 | 2023 | Ekana Stadium |
| LSG | 146 | 20 | 2026 | Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| RCB | 149/5 | 15.1 | 2026 | Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| LSG | 163/8 | 20 | 2022 | DY Patil Sports Academy |
The 2023 meeting in Lucknow was the lowest-scoring match in the rivalry. RCB defended 126/9 to bowl LSG out for 108 and win by 18 runs.
Biggest Wins in LSG vs RCB History
Biggest Win by Runs
LSG’s biggest win came in 2024, when they defeated RCB by 28 runs at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Mayank Yadav’s 3/14 was central to the victory.
RCB’s biggest wins by runs have been 18-run victories, achieved in both 2022 and 2023. Faf du Plessis was Player of the Match in both of those victories.
Biggest Win by Wickets
LSG’s biggest win by wickets was their one-wicket victory in 2023. They chased 213 on the final ball at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.
RCB’s biggest win by wickets came in 2026, when they chased 147 in 15.1 overs to win by five wickets.
Most Dominant Performances
Some of the most influential individual performances include Faf du Plessis’ 96 in 2022, Rajat Patidar’s unbeaten 112 in the 2022 Eliminator, Nicholas Pooran’s 62 off 19 in 2023, Mayank Yadav’s 3/14 in 2024, Rishabh Pant’s unbeaten 118 in 2025, Jitesh Sharma’s unbeaten 85 in 2025 and Mitchell Marsh’s 111 in 2026.
LSG vs RCB Top Run Scorers
The rivalry has featured several high-impact batters. Virat Kohli has been one of RCB’s most consistent performers against LSG, while Faf du Plessis, Nicholas Pooran and Rishabh Pant have also produced major innings.
| Player | Team | Notable Rivalry Score |
| Virat Kohli | RCB | 61 |
| Faf du Plessis | RCB | 96 |
| Nicholas Pooran | LSG | 62 |
| Rishabh Pant | LSG | 118* |
| Jitesh Sharma | RCB | 85* |
| Rajat Patidar | RCB | 112* |
| Mitchell Marsh | LSG | 111 |
Rishabh Pant currently owns the highest individual score in an LSG vs RCB match, with his unbeaten 118 in 2025. Mitchell Marsh’s 111 in 2026 is another entry into the rivalry’s list of century-level performances.
LSG vs RCB Top Wicket-Takers
Bowling has played an equally important role in deciding the rivalry. Josh Hazlewood produced 4/25 in the first meeting in 2022, while Mayank Yadav’s 3/14 in 2024 became one of the most memorable bowling performances in the fixture.
| Player | Team | Best Bowling Performance |
| Josh Hazlewood | RCB | 4/25 |
| Mayank Yadav | LSG | 3/14 |
| Mohammed Siraj | RCB | 3 wickets |
| Ravi Bishnoi | LSG | 2 wickets |
| Avesh Khan | LSG | 2 wickets |
Hazlewood’s four-wicket haul remains the best bowling figure recorded in the rivalry, while Mayank Yadav’s 3/14 was especially influential because it came during his breakthrough 2024 campaign.
Most Memorable LSG vs RCB Matches
2022: The First Rivalry Chapter
The opening match immediately demonstrated that LSG could compete with an established RCB side. Faf du Plessis’ 96 and Hazlewood’s 4/25 gave RCB an 18-run victory.
2022 Eliminator: Patidar’s Masterclass
The Eliminator was the first playoff meeting and remains the only knockout encounter between the sides so far. Rajat Patidar’s unbeaten 112 from 54 balls powered RCB to 207/4 and ultimately a 14-run win.
2023 Bengaluru Thriller
The 2023 Chinnaswamy match is arguably the most dramatic game in the rivalry. RCB made 212/2, but Stoinis and Pooran turned the chase around before LSG won from the final delivery. Pooran’s 62 from 19 balls was the defining innings.
2023 Lucknow Low-Scoring Contest
The reverse fixture produced a very different story. RCB managed only 126/9 but defended it successfully, bowling LSG out for 108.
2024 Mayank Yadav Show
The 2024 match is remembered primarily for Mayank Yadav’s pace. His 3/14 helped LSG defend 181 and win by 28 runs.
2025 Pant vs Jitesh
The 2025 match featured two spectacular unbeaten knocks. Pant made 118* and Jitesh Sharma responded with 85*, helping RCB chase 228 in just 18.4 overs.
2026 Marsh’s 111
Mitchell Marsh’s 111 from 56 balls powered LSG to 209/3 in a rain-affected 19-over game. RCB reached 203/6, but LSG won by nine runs on the DLS method.
Virat Kohli vs LSG
Virat Kohli has been one of the central figures in the LSG vs RCB rivalry from its beginning. His performances have included both difficult moments and major contributions.
In the first meeting in 2022, Kohli was dismissed for a golden duck by Dushmantha Chameera. Later that season, he scored 25 in the Eliminator.
In the famous 2023 Bengaluru thriller, Kohli made 61 from 44 balls as RCB posted 212/2. He followed that with 31 in the May 2023 meeting.
Kohli was also part of the 2025 high-scoring chase, making 54 as RCB successfully chased LSG’s 227. In the first 2026 meeting, he scored 49 from 34 balls in RCB’s five-wicket victory.
His presence has therefore been a recurring feature throughout the LSG vs RCB timeline.
LSG’s Key Players vs RCB
Nicholas Pooran
Pooran’s name is strongly associated with the rivalry because of his 19-ball 62 in 2023. His innings included seven sixes and four fours and helped LSG complete a remarkable one-wicket chase.
Rishabh Pant
Pant produced the highest individual score in the rivalry with his unbeaten 118 in 2025. Although LSG lost the match, his innings powered the team to 227/3 and remains one of the standout batting performances in the fixture.
Mitchell Marsh
Marsh has also emerged as a major LSG batter in the fixture. He scored 67 in the 2025 meeting and then produced a spectacular 111 in 2026.
Mayank Yadav
Mayank’s 3/14 in 2024 remains one of the best bowling performances in the rivalry. His ability to generate extreme pace and maintain accuracy made the match a defining moment in his early IPL career.
RCB’s Key Players vs LSG
Virat Kohli
Kohli has repeatedly provided RCB with important contributions, including 61 in the 2023 Bengaluru match, 54 in 2025 and 49 in 2026.
Faf du Plessis
Faf has been one of the most influential RCB players in the rivalry’s early years. His 96 in 2022 set up RCB’s first victory, while his 44 in 2023 helped RCB defend a low total.
Rajat Patidar
Patidar produced the defining performance of the 2022 Eliminator with an unbeaten 112 from 54 balls. He remains one of the most memorable RCB performers in the fixture.
Jitesh Sharma
Jitesh became the hero of the 2025 meeting with an unbeaten 85 from 33 balls. His partnership with Mayank Agarwal allowed RCB to chase 228 with eight balls remaining.
Josh Hazlewood
Hazlewood’s 4/25 in 2022 remains the best bowling figure in the rivalry. He also won Player of the Match in RCB’s first 2026 victory over LSG.
LSG vs RCB Records and Milestones
| Record | Holder/Result |
| Most wins | RCB – 5 |
| Highest team score | RCB – 230/4 |
| Highest LSG score | LSG – 227/3 |
| Lowest LSG score | 108 all out |
| Lowest RCB score | 126/9 |
| Highest individual score | Rishabh Pant – 118* |
| Best RCB individual score | Rajat Patidar – 112* |
| Best bowling figures | Josh Hazlewood – 4/25 |
| Best LSG bowling figure | Mayank Yadav – 3/14 |
| Biggest LSG win by runs | 28 runs |
| Biggest RCB win by runs | 18 runs |
| Biggest LSG win by wickets | 1 wicket |
| Highest successful chase | RCB – 230/4 |
| Only playoff meeting | 2022 Eliminator |
| Playoff winner | RCB |
The record book highlights how varied this rivalry has been. It has included low-scoring games, 200-plus totals, successful chases, individual centuries and a one-wicket finish.
LSG vs RCB Venue-Wise Record
LSG vs RCB at Ekana Cricket Stadium
The Ekana Stadium has hosted three LSG vs RCB matches. RCB have won two and LSG have won one. The venue has witnessed both a low-scoring 2023 contest and the spectacular 227-versus-230 shootout in 2025.
The 2026 meeting at Ekana added another high-scoring chapter when LSG scored 209/3 in 19 overs and defended the DLS-adjusted target against RCB.
LSG vs RCB at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
The Chinnaswamy Stadium has hosted three meetings, and surprisingly LSG have won two of them.
LSG’s first Chinnaswamy victory came in 2023 when they chased 213 on the final ball. They returned in 2024 and won by 28 runs, with Mayank Yadav taking 3/14. RCB finally won their Chinnaswamy meeting in this rivalry in April 2026 by chasing 147 in 15.1 overs.
LSG vs RCB Rivalry: Who Has the Upper Hand?
On the basis of overall results, RCB have the upper hand. They lead 5–3 after eight matches and have won the only playoff meeting between the teams.
However, the rivalry is more competitive than the overall record suggests.
LSG have won some of the most dramatic matches. Their one-wicket victory in Bengaluru in 2023 remains an iconic chase, while the 2024 victory showed that they could beat RCB with a strong all-round performance rather than simply relying on a last-ball finish.
RCB, meanwhile, have shown greater consistency across the full timeline. They won both 2022 matches, split the 2023 contests, won the 2025 meeting and took the first 2026 game.
Batting Strength
Both teams have produced huge totals. RCB’s 230/4 in 2025 is the highest score in the rivalry, while LSG’s 227/3 came in the same match.
Bowling Strength
RCB’s Hazlewood produced the best figures of 4/25 in 2022, while LSG’s Mayank Yadav delivered 3/14 in 2024.
Home Advantage
The rivalry has not followed a straightforward home-team pattern. LSG have won two of three matches at Bengaluru, while RCB have won two of three at Lucknow.
Playoff Performance
RCB have the advantage here because the only playoff meeting came in the 2022 Eliminator, which they won by 14 runs.
LSG vs RCB Match Results: Quick Reference
| Date | Season | Venue | LSG Score | RCB Score | Winner | Margin |
| Apr 19, 2022 | 2022 | DY Patil, Navi Mumbai | 163/8 | 181/6 | RCB | 18 runs |
| May 25, 2022 | 2022 | Eden Gardens | 193/6 | 207/4 | RCB | 14 runs |
| Apr 10, 2023 | 2023 | Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru | 213/9 | 212/2 | LSG | 1 wicket |
| May 1, 2023 | 2023 | Ekana, Lucknow | 108 | 126/9 | RCB | 18 runs |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 2024 | Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru | 181/5 | 153 | LSG | 28 runs |
| May 27, 2025 | 2025 | Ekana, Lucknow | 227/3 | 230/4 | RCB | 6 wickets |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 2026 | Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru | 146 | 149/5 | RCB | 5 wickets |
| May 7, 2026 | 2026 | Ekana, Lucknow | 209/3 | 203/6 | LSG | 9 runs, DLS |
The complete results are consistent with the official IPL head-to-head record through the 2026 season.
Why LSG vs RCB Is an Exciting IPL Rivalry
The LSG vs RCB rivalry may not have the decades-long history of some traditional IPL contests, but its match quality has been exceptional.
First, the teams have produced several extremely close finishes. The 2023 one-wicket win is the clearest example, while the 2026 DLS victory was decided by only nine runs.
Second, the fixture has featured major stars. Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Rajat Patidar, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, Mitchell Marsh, Mayank Yadav and Jitesh Sharma have all produced memorable performances.
Third, the rivalry has developed a strong playoff connection because its second-ever match was already a knockout fixture. The 2022 Eliminator gave the contest immediate postseason significance.
Finally, the rivalry continues to evolve as the squads change. New captains, emerging players and different tactical approaches have meant that every season has added a different story to the LSG vs RCB timeline.
Conclusion
The Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru timeline has developed rapidly since the teams first met in 2022. In just eight matches, the rivalry has already featured a playoff battle, a one-wicket last-ball thriller, low-scoring contests, 200-plus totals, sensational individual performances and dramatic run chases.
RCB currently hold the overall advantage with five wins to LSG’s three, including victories in both meetings in the inaugural 2022 season and the first 2026 encounter. LSG, however, have repeatedly shown that they can challenge RCB, especially in high-pressure situations. Their one-wicket win in Bengaluru in 2023, 28-run victory in 2024 and nine-run DLS victory in 2026 are important chapters in the rivalry.
The individual records make the rivalry even more interesting. Rajat Patidar’s unbeaten 112, Nicholas Pooran’s 62 from 19 balls, Mayank Yadav’s 3/14, Rishabh Pant’s unbeaten 118, Jitesh Sharma’s 85 not out and Mitchell Marsh’s 111 have all added memorable moments to the fixture.
With both franchises continuing to rebuild their squads around international stars and emerging Indian talent, the LSG vs RCB rivalry has plenty of scope to grow. Future meetings could change the head-to-head record, add new records and create another chapter in what has already become one of the IPL’s most unpredictable modern rivalries.
FAQs
1.When did Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru first play each other?
Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru first met on April 19, 2022, at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. RCB won the match by 18 runs.
2.How many times have LSG and RCB played in the IPL?
LSG and RCB have played eight IPL matches through the end of the 2026 season. RCB lead the head-to-head 5–3.
3.Who has won more matches between LSG and RCB?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won more matches. RCB have five victories compared with LSG’s three.
4.What is the LSG vs RCB head-to-head record?
The current LSG vs RCB head-to-head record is RCB 5–3 LSG after eight matches. There have been no ties or no-results.
5.Who won the first LSG vs RCB match?
RCB won the first-ever meeting by 18 runs on April 19, 2022. Faf du Plessis was Player of the Match after scoring 96.
6.Who won the LSG vs RCB Eliminator in 2022?
RCB won the 2022 Eliminator by 14 runs. Rajat Patidar was the star, scoring an unbeaten 112 from 54 balls.
7.What is the highest score in LSG vs RCB matches?
RCB’s 230/4 in 18.4 overs in 2025 is the highest team score in the rivalry. RCB chased LSG’s 227/3 and won by six wickets.
8.What is the lowest score in LSG vs RCB history?
LSG’s 108 all out against RCB on May 1, 2023, is the lowest team score in the rivalry. RCB won that match by 18 runs.
9.Who has scored the most runs in LSG vs RCB matches?
Virat Kohli is among the leading run-scorers in the fixture, while Faf du Plessis, Nicholas Pooran and other major batters have also produced significant contributions.
10.Who has taken the most wickets in LSG vs RCB matches?
Josh Hazlewood has produced the best bowling performance in the fixture with 4/25, while Mayank Yadav’s 3/14 is LSG’s best documented bowling spell against RCB.
11.What is the biggest win in LSG vs RCB history?
LSG’s biggest win by runs is 28 runs, achieved in 2024 at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB’s biggest wins by runs have been 18 runs, achieved in 2022 and 2023.
12.Which stadium has hosted the most LSG vs RCB matches?
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium and Ekana Cricket Stadium have each hosted three LSG vs RCB matches through the 2026 season.
13.When was the latest LSG vs RCB match?
The latest LSG vs RCB match was played on May 7, 2026, at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. LSG scored 209/3 in 19 overs and defeated RCB by nine runs via the DLS method.
14.What is the complete LSG vs RCB match history?
The rivalry began in 2022 and has produced eight matches through 2026: two in 2022, two in 2023, one in 2024, one in 2025 and two in 2026. RCB lead the overall record 5–3.
15.Who has the better record, LSG or RCB?
RCB currently have the better record, with five wins from eight matches compared with LSG’s three. However, LSG have won two of the three matches played at the Chinnaswamy Stadium and have produced some of the rivalry’s most dramatic victories.
