Royal Challengers Bengaluru lead the RCB vs LSG head-to-head 4-2 from 6 IPL matches, and while the rivalry is only three years old, it has already produced more drama than most fixtures manage in a decade.
Anyone who watched the 2023 post-match scenes in Lucknow knows exactly what this fixture is capable of off the field.
Kohli and Gambhir going at each other after handshakes, Naveen-ul-Haq in the middle of it, KL Rahul stepping in to separate them, and fines handed out to multiple players. It felt less like a cricket match ending and more like a Bigg Boss finale. Things have settled since then, and the players have moved on, but the fans have not forgotten.
Hazlewood has taken 9 wickets in just 3 innings against LSG, Faf leads all scorers with 238 runs, and RCB have won both their home games this season, posting 250 and 203. LSG comes in at 2-2 and is short on confidence. Chinnaswamy on April 15 does not need any extra promotion.
RCB vs LSG Overall Head-to-Head Record
Four wins for RCB, two for LSG, and every match has been competitive.
| Stat | RCB | LSG |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 6 | 6 |
| Won | 4 | 2 |
| Lost | 2 | 4 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Team Total | 230 | 227 |
| Lowest Team Total | 126 | 108 |
| Tosses Won | 3 | 3 |
| Elected To Bat | 1 | 0 |
| Elected To Field | 2 | 3 |
| Won Toss And Match | 2 | 1 |
| Average Runs Per Match | 184.83 | 180.83 |
| Average Wickets Per Match | 5.83 | 6.83 |
RCB lead 4-2 but the toss record is level at 3 each. LSG have won the toss more often and chosen to bowl, yet RCB have still come out ahead overall.
The average runs per match of 184.83 for RCB and 180.83 for LSG tells you both sides score heavily in this fixture.
RCB vs LSG All-Season Results
Every match between these two sides from 2022 to 2025.
| Year | Venue | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Bengaluru | RCB | Won by 14 runs |
| 2023 | Lucknow | LSG | Won by 1 wicket |
| 2023 | Lucknow | RCB | Won by 18 runs |
| 2024 | Lucknow | LSG | Won by 28 runs |
| 2025 | Lucknow | RCB | Won by 6 wickets |
Both of LSG’s wins have come at their home ground in Lucknow. RCB have won away from Bengaluru too, including their most recent meeting in IPL 2025. The pattern shows LSG are dangerous at home, but have not beaten RCB at Chinnaswamy yet.
Top Run Scorers in RCB vs LSG Matches
Faf du Plessis leads the batting chart, but the fixture is still young enough that numbers will keep shifting.
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| Batter | Team | Innings | Runs | Strike Rate | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faf du Plessis | RCB | 5 | 238 | 145.12 | 96 |
| Rishabh Pant | LSG | 5 | 118* | 193.44 | 118* |
Faf du Plessis leads all scorers with 238 runs in 5 innings at a strike rate of 145.12. The highest individual score in this fixture belongs to Rishabh Pant, who hit an unbeaten 118 off 61 balls for LSG in IPL 2025. Pant now plays for Chennai Super Kings.
Top Wicket Takers in RCB vs LSG Matches
Hazlewood has been devastating in this fixture. Nine wickets in three innings is a return very few bowlers produce in any rivalry.
| Bowler | Team | Innings | Wickets | Economy | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hazlewood | RCB | 3 | 9 | 7.54 | 4/25 |
Hazlewood’s 9 wickets from just 3 innings at 7.54 is the standout bowling number in this fixture. No other bowler comes close in terms of wickets taken.
His best of 4/25 against LSG in 2022 remains the single best bowling performance in this rivalry.
Key Records in RCB vs LSG Rivalry
Every major record from this fixture so far.
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Highest Team Total by RCB | 230/4 (IPL 2025, Lucknow) |
| Highest Team Total by LSG | 227/3 (IPL 2025, Lucknow) |
| Lowest Team Total by LSG | 108 (IPL 2023, Lucknow) |
| Lowest Team Total by RCB | 126 |
| Highest Individual Score | 118* by Rishabh Pant (LSG, IPL 2025) |
| Most Runs | 238 by Faf du Plessis (RCB) |
| Best Bowling Figures | 4/25 by Josh Hazlewood (RCB, IPL 2022) |
| Most Wickets | 9 by Josh Hazlewood (RCB) |
| Biggest RCB Win | By 14 runs (IPL 2022) |
| Biggest LSG Win | By 28 runs (IPL 2024) |
| Closest Match | LSG won by 1 wicket off last ball (IPL 2023) |
RCB vs LSG at Chinnaswamy
RCB’s home record in this fixture is something LSG have not cracked yet.
| Venue | Matches | RCB Won | LSG Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
LSG have never beaten RCB at Chinnaswamy. Their two wins have both come at home in Lucknow. RCB have won at multiple venues in this rivalry.
Chinnaswamy on April 15 is a ground where RCB have already posted 250/3 and 203/4 this season, which makes it an even harder ask for a visiting LSG side short on confidence.
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Conclusion: RCB Lead 4-2, But LSG’s Lucknow Record Keeps This Rivalry Alive
Royal Challengers Bengaluru lead the RCB vs LSG head-to-head 4-2, and Hazlewood’s 9 wickets in 3 innings remain the most dominant individual bowling performance in this young rivalry.
LSG’s two wins have both come at home in Lucknow, which means they have a specific ground advantage that matters. RCB’s form at Chinnaswamy this season, two wins, 250 against CSK, 203 against SRH, makes April 15 look like another home banker for the hosts.
Six matches in and the fixture is already producing results that swing in both directions.
FAQs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru lead with 4 wins from 6 matches. Lucknow Super Giants have won 2.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru scored 230/4 in IPL 2025 in Lucknow. LSG’s highest in this fixture is 227/3, scored in the same match.
Faf du Plessis leads with 238 runs in 5 innings at a strike rate of 145.12.
Rishabh Pant scored 118 not out for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025. He now plays for Chennai Super Kings.
Josh Hazlewood leads with 9 wickets from 3 innings at an economy of 7.54.
Josh Hazlewood’s 4/25 for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2022 is the best bowling figure in this rivalry.
No. LSG have not won a match against RCB at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Both their wins have come at home in Lucknow.
LSG beat RCB by 1 wicket off the last ball in IPL 2023 in Lucknow. It remains the tightest finish in this rivalry.
