The Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants standings have taken very different paths since 2022.
LSG entered the IPL as one of two new franchises and immediately finished third in their debut season.
RCB were still a team that could not quite get over the line when it counted.
By 2025, the picture had completely reversed. RCB lifted their first IPL title. LSG finished seventh.
Now it is April 15, 2026. These two sides face each other at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, and once again, the points table is part of the conversation.
RCB are third with 8 points. LSG is seventh with 4. The Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Lucknow Super Giants standings today are not just about one match.
They are the latest chapter in a short but increasingly interesting rivalry.
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Lucknow Super Giants Standings
Here is everything you need to know.
How Both Teams Got Here: Season Finishes Since 2022
LSG started as the better team in the table. That changed in 2024 and has not changed back since.
| Season | Team | Final Position | Points | Wins | Losses | NRR | Playoff? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | RCB | 4th | 16 | 8 | 6 | -0.253 | Yes |
| 2022 | LSG | 3rd | 18 | 9 | 5 | +0.251 | Yes |
| 2023 | RCB | 6th | 14 | 7 | 7 | +0.135 | No |
| 2023 | LSG | 3rd | 17 | 8 | 5 | +0.284 | Yes |
| 2024 | RCB | 4th | 14 | 7 | 7 | +0.459 | Yes |
| 2024 | LSG | 7th | 14 | 7 | 7 | -0.667 | No |
| 2025 | RCB | 2nd | 19 | 9 | 4 | +0.301 | Yes (Champions) |
| 2025 | LSG | 7th | 12 | 6 | 8 | -0.376 | No |
The 2024 season is worth pausing on. Same wins. Same losses. Same points. But RCB made the playoffs, and LSG did not.
The only thing that separated them was net run rate: +0.459 vs -0.667.
That 1.126-point NRR swing came from a whole season of margins — by how much you win and how heavily you lose.
LSG have never recovered that NRR ground. In 2025, they won fewer games and finished below RCB by a larger distance.
RCB vs LSG Head to Head Record: Six Matches, One Clear Leader
| Category | RCB | LSG |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 4 | 2 |
| Highest Score | 230/4 | 227/3 |
| Lowest Score | 153 | 108 all out |
| Top Run-Scorer | Faf du Plessis — 238 runs | KL Rahul — 147 runs |
| Top Wicket-Taker | Josh Hazlewood — 9 wkts | Naveen-ul-Haq — 5 wkts |
| Highest Ind. Score | Rajat Patidar — 112* (2022) | Rishabh Pant — 118* (2025) |
| Record at Chinnaswamy | 0 wins | 2 wins |
RCB dominates the overall record. But the Chinnaswamy line at the bottom of that table is the one that matters today.
LSG have never lost at this ground when playing RCB. Two visits, two wins.
Their 2023 one-wicket win there was especially notable. Chasing 213, LSG were in trouble before Nicholas Pooran took over.
He hit his way to the total with barely anything to spare. That kind of finish at a ground famous for big scores showed LSG could handle the pressure in Bengaluru.
Then there is the highest individual score in this rivalry. Rishabh Pant hit 118 not out off 61 balls for LSG in the 2025 final league match.
LSG posted 227. RCB still won, with Jitesh Sharma making 85 not out off 33 balls in the chase. That one match produced the two highest team totals in the history of this fixture.
The Player Who Defines Each Side in This Rivalry
For RCB: Josh Hazlewood
Nine wickets from six matches. No other bowler in this fixture comes close.
Hazlewood has consistently disrupted LSG’s top order, and his record here is the clearest reason RCB leads the H2H.
When he gets early wickets, LSG’s middle order often cannot rebuild at the pace T20 requires.
In IPL 2026, he remains central to RCB’s bowling plan.
If Hazlewood bowls well at Chinnaswamy today, LSG will have a tough time posting or chasing any total above 180.
For LSG: Nicholas Pooran
Pooran’s record at Chinnaswamy makes him the most dangerous LSG batter in this specific fixture.
His match-winning chase in 2023 is the blueprint. High strike rate, big hitting in the death overs, and a temperament that does not drop under pressure.
In IPL 2026, Pooran has shown what he can do with an average strike rate of over 217 in H2H matches.
If LSG need 30 off the last two overs today, Pooran gives them a real chance.
IPL 2026: Where Both Teams Stand Before Match 23
RCB — current IPL 2026 form:
RCB have won four of their first five matches. Their batting is functioning at a different level. Phil Salt scored 78 off 36 against the Mumbai Indians.
Rajat Patidar hit 53 off 20 in the same game. Virat Kohli added a half-century. RCB posted 240/4 and won by 18 runs. That total and that margin reflect a team batting with real confidence.
Their bowling has matched it. Hazlewood has been among the wickets. The death bowling has held up in close finishes.
LSG — current IPL 2026 form:
LSG were bowled out for 164 against the Gujarat Titans in their last match. Aiden Markram was the only batter to reach 30. Prasidh Krishna took four wickets, and Gujarat chased it with ease.
The concern for LSG is not a lack of talent. Pant, Pooran, Marsh, and Markram are a formidable top four on paper.
The problem is they have not batted together at their best yet.
A game at Chinnaswamy, where LSG have a perfect record against RCB, could be the trigger.
What does today’s result do to Both Tables?
This is not just a regular league match. Both teams know what is at stake.
If RCB win, they reach 10 points from 6 matches. That puts serious distance between them and the playoff bubble. A top-two finish starts to look realistic.
If LSG win, they move to 6 points from 5 games. They are still in the race. Their NRR will improve if they win convincingly. And psychologically, a win at Chinnaswamy confirms their squad can deliver when it matters.
The IPL standings math is simple: two points today can shift a team’s position for the rest of the season. Lose badly, and NRR takes a hit that is hard to claw back.
FAQs
- What is the overall RCB vs LSG head to head record in IPL?
RCB lead 4-2 across six IPL matches. Notably, LSG have won both of their matches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
- How did RCB make the 2024 playoffs over LSG despite equal points?
Both teams finished 2024 with 14 points and seven wins each. RCB qualified for the playoffs because their net run rate of +0.459 was significantly better than LSG’s -0.667.
- Who are the top performers in the RCB vs LSG head to head?
Josh Hazlewood leads wickets for RCB with 9. Faf du Plessis leads with 238 runs. On the LSG side, KL Rahul has 147 runs, and Naveen-ul-Haq has 5 wickets. Rishabh Pant’s 118* in 2025 is the highest individual score in the rivalry.
- Where do RCB and LSG stand in IPL 2026 before Match 23?
RCB are third with 8 points from 5 matches. LSG are seventh with 4 points from 4 matches. They meet at Chinnaswamy on April 15.
- Has LSG ever beaten RCB at home in Bengaluru?
Yes. LSG have beaten RCB at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium twice — making it the only ground in this H2H where LSG hold an advantage.
Conclusion:
The Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Lucknow Super Giants standings picture has shifted sharply since this rivalry began in 2022.
LSG had the early advantage. RCB found their consistency, sharpened their NRR, and won the title in 2025.
In IPL 2026, RCB is the better team on current form. But the head to head at Chinnaswamy says something different.
LSG has never lost against RCB. Pooran is a match-winner at this ground.
And an underperforming squad can click into gear quickly in T20 cricket.
Check the updated points table after tonight’s result. Today’s match matters more than most.
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