🏏IPL 2026: LSG vs RCB, 50th M, Lucknow on 07/05/2026 @7:30PM IST🏏 - Page 3

Rishabh Pant’s captaincy record in IPL (LSG)

• Matches: 66
• Wins: 31
• Losses: 34
• N/R: 1
• Win percentage: 47.69 per cent

Rajat Patidar’s captaincy record in IPL (RCB)

• Matches: 25
• Wins: 17
• Losses: 8
• N/R: 0
• Win percentage: 68 per cent

LSG head into the contest under immense pressure after slipping to the bottom of the points table following five defeats in their last six matches. Their campaign has been derailed by inconsistent batting displays and an inability to finish games strongly.

Captain Rishabh Pant’s form remains a major concern, while experienced batters Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, and Aiden Markram have struggled to produce consistent performances. Frequent changes in the batting order have also disrupted rhythm within the side. The bowling attack has shown flashes of promise, with Prince Yadav and Mohsin Khan emerging as key wicket-takers this season.

However, Mohammed Shami’s dip in form and the team’s struggles at the death have hurt them badly. LSG will need a much-improved collective effort against a confident RCB side.

RCB will be eager to bounce back after a dramatic batting collapse against Gujarat Titans, where they lost eight wickets for just 76 runs. Despite that setback, the Bengaluru side remains firmly in the play-off race with 12 points and will back their aggressive batting unit to respond strongly.

Virat Kohli has been the standout performer with 379 runs, while Rajat Patidar and Devdutt Padikkal have also delivered crucial contributions in the middle order. With Phil Salt unavailable due to a finger injury, Jacob Bethell is expected to continue at the top alongside Kohli.

The bowling attack remains RCB’s biggest strength this season. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood have formed a lethal pace partnership, while Krunal Pandya’s all-round performances and Suyash Sharma’s wicket-taking ability add further balance to the side.

Key Stats and Records at Ekana Cricket Stadium

• Average first-innings score IPL 2026: 155 runs
• IPL 2026 matches at venue: 4 (all won by chasing side)
• Total IPL matches hosted: 23+ (LSG record: 9 wins, 13 losses, 1 NR)
• LSG home record IPL 2026: 0 wins from 4 matches
• Highest team total at venue: 235/6 by KKR vs LSG (2024)
• Lowest team total at venue: 108 all out by LSG vs RCB (2023)
• Highest run-scorer at venue: KL Rahul with 540 runs
• Highest wicket-taker at venue: Ravi Bishnoi with 19 wickets
• Nicholas Pooran milestone: Set to play his 100th IPL match

Who Will Perform?

On a pitch like Ekana, performance is dictated by discipline and adaptability. Batters who grind through the difficult phases and pick the right moments to attack thrive here, while bowlers who use pace changes and hit their lengths consistently dominate the contest.

Key Batters to Watch

LSG Batters

• Mitchell Marsh – LSG’s top-order anchor with 323 runs at a strike rate of 146 in his last 10 games, including a top score of 44 in the previous match. His ability to play through the new-ball phase is critical at Ekana.
• Nicholas Pooran – Explosive finisher who smashed 63 off just 21 balls against MI in the previous game. His clean hitting against spin is a major asset, and he reaches his 100th IPL match tonight.
• Rishabh Pant – LSG captain whose counter-attacking left-handed batting can break any bowling plan. Needs a big score to lift a struggling side on a difficult surface.

RCB Batters

• Virat Kohli – RCB’s leading run-scorer with 422 runs at a strike rate of 159 in his last 10 games and an average above 54 this season. His ability to adapt to slower surfaces is critical at Ekana, where he scored 49 in the earlier fixture.
• Jacob Bethell – Dynamic left-handed opener approaching milestones of 150 fours and 100 sixes in T20s. His aggressive intent in the powerplay sets the tone for RCB’s innings.
• Devdutt Padikkal – Left-hander who top-scored with 40 in RCB’s last match. His timing and placement suit the slower Ekana surface where power alone is not enough.

Key Bowlers to Watch

LSG Bowlers

• Mohsin Khan – Left-arm seamer with 10 wickets this season and one of the best economy rates in IPL 2026. His angle and new-ball movement are tailor-made for the Ekana surface.
• Mohammed Shami – Started the season strongly but has leaked runs recently. The bounce and movement at Ekana suit his seam-up style, and he needs a big performance to help LSG’s cause.
• Prince Yadav – LSG’s leading wicket-taker with 13 wickets this season, including 3/32 in the earlier fixture against RCB. His variations through the middle overs are a key weapon.

RCB Bowlers

• Bhuvneshwar Kumar – IPL 2026’s joint-leading wicket-taker with 17 wickets in 9 matches, including a devastating 3/27 against LSG earlier this season. His new-ball skill is perfectly suited to this surface.
• Josh Hazlewood – Australian seamer whose hard lengths and bounce make him a persistent threat. Together with Bhuvneshwar, he dismantled DC for 75 on a similar surface.
• Suyash Sharma – Young leg-spinner who can exploit the grip available at Ekana. His googlies and turn will test LSG’s middle order in the spin-friendly middle overs.

Who Will Win LSG vs RCB Match 50?

This is a mismatch on paper, but Ekana’s tricky surface can level the playing field. The toss will be decisive, with all four games at this venue in IPL 2026 won by the chasing side. A target of 155-170 should be competitive, while anything above 180 becomes very difficult to chase on this slow pitch.

LSG’s problems run deep. They are on a five-match losing streak, winless at home in 2026, and even a massive total of 228 was not enough to defend in their last game. Their bowling has been inconsistent, and too much depends on Pooran and Marsh to fire with the bat. RCB’s bowling attack, led by Bhuvneshwar (17 wickets) and Hazlewood, is the most disciplined in the tournament and thrives on surfaces like Ekana where precision matters more than pace.

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