IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru's strongest predicted XI against Lucknow Super Giants

Published - 14 Apr 2026, 19:19 IST | Updated - 14 Apr 2026, 19:45 IST

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be aiming to continue their momentum as they take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 23 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at their home ground Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru  on April 15.

With crucial points at stake, both teams are expected to field their strongest possible combinations in what promises to be an exciting contest. The defending IPL champions have shown flashes of brilliance this season but will be keen to find consistency, especially in their playing XI. They are at the third position in the points table, having won three of their four matches.

On the other hand, LSG are a struggling unit, having won two matches, while losing the other two in their four matches. With team combinations, pitch conditions, and recent performances playing a key role, let's have a look at RCB’s predicted XI for this crucial clash against LSG.

This top-order of Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, and Rajat Patidar remains the core of RCB’s batting line-up. Kohli and Salt had an outstanding 120-run partnership against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, and would want to replicate the same form in this crucial clash against LSG.

Kohli is in top-form, but will need to pace up after a sluggish innings in the previous game. Phil Salt, on the other hand, was sensational against MI, providing RCB a flying start. Salt will again have the responsibility of giving RCB a fast start. Devdutt Padikkal or captain Rajat Patidar will come in at number 3, depending upon the match situation. Patidar has been terrific in the middle-overs, especially against spin bowlers.