Lucknow Super Giants are set to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 23 of IPL 2026 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The team has had mixed results so far, winning away games but struggling at home on slow pitches.
Now, in Bengaluru, LSG will hope for a better batting performance on a high-scoring surface.
Batting Needs Big Improvement
LSG’s biggest concern this season has been their batting. Most of the key players have not been consistent, which has affected the team’s overall performance.
Recent Batting Form
| Player | Recent Scores |
|---|---|
| Aiden Markram | 11, 45, 22, 30 |
| Mitchell Marsh | 35, 14, 15, 11 |
| Rishabh Pant | 7, 68, 10, 18 |
| Nicholas Pooran | 8, 1, 13, 19 |
| Ayush Badoni | 0, 12, 54, 9 |
No LSG batter is currently among the top performers in the Orange Cap race. This shows the lack of consistency in the lineup.
The absence of Josh Inglis has also affected the team, as the bench does not have strong backup options.
However, the Chinnaswamy pitch is known for high scores, which could help LSG batters regain form.
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Bowling Unit Looks Settled
While batting is a concern, LSG’s bowling has been quite solid this season.
Key Bowling Performers
| Player | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Shami | 4 | 6.25 |
| Prince Yadav | 6 | — |
| Digvijay Rathi | 3 | — |
Shami is leading the pace attack well, supported by Avesh Khan and Prince Yadav.
There is also interest around Mohsin Khan, who returned from injury but has not been used regularly. Mayank Yadav is another option, but fitness and form remain concerns.
In spin, George Linde has replaced Wanindu Hasaranga but has not made a strong impact yet. On a batting-friendly pitch like Bengaluru, spinners may not play a major role.
Predicted LSG Playing 11 vs RCB
Here is the expected lineup for Lucknow Super Giants:
| No. | Player |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mitchell Marsh |
| 2 | Aiden Markram |
| 3 | Rishabh Pant (wk) |
| 4 | Ayush Badoni |
| 5 | Nicholas Pooran |
| 6 | Abdul Samad |
| 7 | Mukul Choudhary / George Linde |
| 8 | Mohammed Shami |
| 9 | Avesh Khan |
| 10 | Digvijay Rathi |
| 11 | Prince Yadav |
Impact Player Options
- George Linde (bowling option)
- Mukul Choudhary (batting option)
Squad Overview
LSG have a strong squad with players like Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, and others.
They also have backup options such as:
- Anrich Nortje
- Shahbaz Ahmed
- Arjun Tendulkar
- Mayank Yadav
- Mohsin Khan
Final Thoughts
LSG will be hoping that the Bengaluru pitch helps their batters return to form. The bowling unit already looks strong and capable of defending totals.
If their top order performs well, LSG can challenge RCB strongly in this match. The balance of the team looks good, but batting consistency will be the key factor in deciding their performance.
