Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is one of the most popular teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL), known for having star players like Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, and Chris Gayle. Despite this, RCB has not been able to win the IPL trophy in the last 17 years, even though they reached the finals three times, in 2009, 2011, and 2016.
On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), who started playing in the IPL in 2022, have shown strong performance in both seasons, making it to the playoffs each time. However, they lost in the Eliminator both in 2022 and 2023. RCB and LSG have built an exciting rivalry, and they will meet at least once in IPL 2025. Let’s take a look at how RCB vs LSG rivalry has unfolded so far.
RCB vs LSG Head-to-Head Record in IPL History
In IPL 2024, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) lost to Lucknow Super Giants by 28 runs in Bangalore. RCB had a good run in the last three seasons, making it to the playoffs every time, but they still didn’t win the title. In IPL 2024, they just about made it to the playoffs after missing out by a tiny margin in 2023.
Lucknow Super Giants had a great start in their first season, winning 9 out of 14 games, finishing third in the table. They had the same number of wins as Rajasthan Royals but had a lower net run-rate. Unfortunately, they lost to RCB by 14 runs in the Eliminator.
KL Rahul was a key player, finishing as the second-highest run-scorer of the tournament. He and Quinton de Kock set a record with a 210-run partnership for the first wicket against KKR. Lucknow also performed well in the 2023 season. However, in IPL 2024, led by KL Rahul, Lucknow couldn’t make it past the league stage.
RCB vs LSG H2H Records
Bangalore and Lucknow have played each other 5 times in the IPL. Out of these matches, Bangalore won 3 times, while Lucknow won 2 times.
| Statistic | Bangalore | Lucknow |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 5 | 5 |
| Won | 3 | 2 |
| Lost | 2 | 3 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Score | 212 | 213 |
| Lowest Score | 153 | 108 |
RCB vs LSG All IPL Match Results
| Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
| April 05, 2024 | Lucknow Super Giants | 28 Runs | Bengaluru |
| May 01, 2023 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 18 Runs | Lucknow |
| April 10, 2023 | Lucknow Super Giants | 1 Wicket | Bengaluru |
| May 25, 2022 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 14 Runs | Kolkata |
| Apr 19, 2022 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 18 Runs | Mumbai |
RCB vs LSG Top Performers
RCB former captain Faf du Plessis is leading the batting chart with 238 runs. He is followed by KL Rahul in second place with 147 runs, and Rajat Patidar takes third place with 141 runs. In the bowling department, Josh Hazlewood is at the top with nine wickets. Mohammed Siraj is in second place with seven wickets, while Harshal Patel is in third with six wickets.
RCB vs LSG Top Run Scorers
| Player | Runs |
| Faf du Plessis | 238 |
| KL Rahul | 147 |
| Rajat Patidar | 141 |
RCB vs LSG Highest Individual Score
| Player | Runs |
| Rajat Patidar | 112* |
| Faf du Plessis | 96 |
| KL Rahul | 79 |
| Deepak Hooda | 45 |
| Krunal Pandya | 42 |
RCB vs LSG Top Wicket Takers
| Player | Wickets |
| Josh Hazlewood | 9 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 7 |
| Harshal Patel | 6 |
RCB vs LSG Bowlers with Best Bowling Figures
| Player | Wickets |
| Josh Hazlewood | 4/25 |
| Naveen-ul-Haq (3/30 | 3/30 |
| Jason Holder | 2/25 |
FAQ’s
How many times RCB beat LSG?
In IPL history, Bangalore and Lucknow have played 5 matches against each other. Out of these, Bangalore won 3 times, and Lucknow won 2 times.
What is the total number of matches played between RCB and LSG in the IPL?
In their past matchups, RCB and LSG have played a total of 5 games.
Which team has won more matches in the IPL between RCB and LSG?
RCB won 3 matches, while LSG won 2 matches in their head-to-head encounters.
What is the highest run scored by RCB against LSG in an IPL match?
RCB’s highest score against LSG in the IPL is 212.
What is the highest run scored by LSG against RCB in an IPL match?
LSG’s highest score against RCB in the IPL is 213.
What is the lowest total has ever scored RCB vs LSG in IPL?
LSG’s lowest score against RCB in the IPL is 108.
