LSG vs RCB Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 50, IPL 2026

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for match 50 of IPL 2026 between LSG vs RCB to be played in Lucknow.

The defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, will face the Lucknow Super Giants in match 50 of the Indian Premier League 2026. On Thursday, this contest will be played at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, starting at 7:30 PM IST.

LSG are in a must-win situation. Rishabh Pant and Co. have lost six consecutive matches and are at the bottom of the IPL 2026 points table. Their qualification from here on looks very difficult. But if they lose here, they will be officially eliminated from the tournament.

Meanwhile, RCB are also coming off a defeat in their previous game against the Gujarat Titans. They have missed Phil Salt at the top. Jacob Bethell hasn’t been at his best as his replacement. However, RCB have already beaten LSG once this season, and they will be confident heading into this contest.

LSG vs RCB: Match Details

• Match: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Match 50, IPL 2026
• Match Date: May 07, 2026 (Thursday)
• Time: 7:30 P.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 02:00 PM GMT / 7:30 PM LOCAL
• Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

LSG vs RCB: Head-to-Head: LSG (2) – RCB (5)

These two sides have faced each other seven times in the IPL. Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won five games, and Lucknow Super Giants have two wins.

LSG vs RCB: Weather Report

The forecast for Thursday evening in Lucknow shows clear conditions with an average humidity between 50 and 60 per cent. The temperature is likely to be around 28°C.

LSG vs RCB: Pitch Report

The wicket at Ekana Stadium is slow and sticky. The surface here is made of black soil, which tends to slow down with time. Spinners will have a big role here, as the ball will grip here.

Fast bowlers will get lateral movement. Four games have been played here this season, and the average score is around 155-165. With the possibility of dew in the second innings, it is ideal to bowl first.

LSG vs RCB: Predicted XIs:

Lucknow Super Giants: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (c) (wk), Josh Inglis, Nicholas Pooran, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Himmat Singh, Mohammed Shami, Mohsin Khan, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav. (Impact Player: Digvesh Rathi)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood. (Impact Player: Rasikh Salem Dar)

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 LSG vs RCB Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Josh Inglis, Nicholas Pooran

Batters: Mitchell Marsh, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar

All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Krunal Pandya

Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Prince Yadav, Mohsin Khan

Captain First-Choice: Nicholas Pooran || Captain Second-Choice: Mitchell Marsh

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Josh Inglis || Vice-captain Second Choice: Krunal Pandya

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 LSG vs RCB Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Josh Inglis

Batters: Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar

All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Krunal Pandya

Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Prince Yadav, Mohammed Shami

Captain First-Choice: Virat Kohli || Captain Second-Choice: Devdutt Padikkal

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Rajat Patidar || Vice-captain Second Choice: Jacob Bethell

LSG vs RCB: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

LSG have been struggling with the form of their key players. Their bowling plans have also started falling apart in the last few matches. Hence, RCB, who have shown a better display, will have a good chance. We back Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win this game.

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