RCB vs LSG: Will Plessis flourish or fall prey to KL Rahul in today’s IPL match between Bangalore vs Lucknow?

This year’s IPL is going beyond everyone’s expectations, with veteran teams and experienced players losing the game to the underdogs. In yesterday’s match between MI vs RR, Mumbai lost their 3rd match in a row.

In the last 2 matches that Mumbai played against Hyderabad & Rajasthan, Rohit Sharma got a duck and failed to secure a single run. This was a major setback for the team. Rohit was the man who led his team to the finals in the previous seasons and snatched the IPL championship title 5 times.

Mumbai is looking a weak link this year under Hardik Pandya’s leadership and captaincy. With that being said, will RCB score their 2nd win in today’s match? Can Plessis and Kohli’s partnership put up a strong total on the scoreboard?

Or will KL Rahul-led LSG go for their 2nd victory in the row? Watch ipl live only on Winexch to catch the live updates directly from the stadium and stay updated with every turn and curve of the latest cricket news happening across the globe.

Despite boasting players like Faf Du Plessis, Virat Kohli, Cameron green, Glenn Maxwell, Mohammed Siraj, and more, RCB’s potential to qualify for the playoffs looks slim. 

Despite Virat’s outstanding performance in the last 2 matches, RCB is at no 9 in the leaderboard with 2 points, right above MI. Bangalore have pocketed only a single win in their 3 matches till date.

On the contrary, Lucknow is standing at a neutral level with 1 win and  loss. Today’s encounter marks the 4th match for RCB, while LSG will have their 3rd game.

The clash is set to take off on the bright 22 yards of the M. Chinnaswamy stadium of Bangalore at 7:30 pm IST sharp. 

Bangalore vs Lucknow: Head-to-Head report

Bangalore is currently holding 2 points from 3 matches and a Net Run Rate (NRR) of -0.711, and are lingering at no 9 on the bottom of the points table. Lucknow have bagged 2 points from 2 matches, and are currently at no. 6 with a NRR of + 0.025.

In the inaugural match of IPL 2024, RCB lost to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their first match on March 22 by 6 wickets. 

Then, they pocketed a close win against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on March 25 by 4 wickets. RCB was the first team to lose a home match. They were defeated by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 7 wickets on March 29.

Lucknow lost to Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 20 runs in their first match on March 24, but won the next against Punjab with a good margin of 21 runs on March 30. 

Bangalore and Lucknow have faced off each other only 4 times in IPL, since LSG’s inception and debut in IPL 2022. RCB have won 3 of those, while Lucknow only 1. 

This shows that RCB holds a more cemented foot against Lucknow, and might have a potential to bag a win in today’s match between RCB vs LSG. RCB’s highest total against LSG is 222, while the vice versa stands at 213.

The last time LSG snatched a win against RCB was in April 2023, when they won by a close 1 run.

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Pitch & Weather conditions

Bangalore’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has a typical IPL pitch. This pitch favors power-hitters and allows high-scoring matches. Chinnaswamy stadium does not aid much bounce, swing, or spin. Plus, the short boundaries are an added advantage.

Today’s match between RCB vs LSG promises to be a high-scoring encounter. In RCB’s last clash against KKR, RCB scored a good 182. Despite the strong total, it was not enough as KKR managed to chase it down within 16.5 overs. 

The pitch is best renowned for its high-scoring encounters. RCB’s former player Chris Gayle scored 177 off 66 balls at this venue, including 13 fours and 7 sixes against Pune Warriors. Since 2013, the record remains unbroken by any other player.

Weather forecast predicts clear skies with no chances of rainfall. Expect temperatures to average around 32 degrees at the start of the match. It will likely dip to 27 degrees by the end. The humidity won’t cross beyond 44%.

Google predicts a 53% winning potential for RCB, while for LSG, it stands at 47%. Whatever the outcome is today between Bangalore vs Lucknow, today’s match will be a high-scoring encounter just like the fans want to see it.Watch ipl live and catch on the live thrill. Leverage Winexch’s online platform to watch ipl online and cheer for your favorite team.