Royal Challengers Bengaluru Vs Lucknow Super Giants Timeline

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru Vs Lucknow Super Giants Timeline covers one of the newer rivalries in the Indian Premier League. Lucknow Super Giants entered the IPL in 2022, meaning their head to head history with Royal Challengers Bengaluru began only in that season. Despite the relatively short history, the fixture has already produced several memorable matches, including a playoff encounter, a dramatic one wicket chase, high scoring contests, and closely fought games.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants have played eight IPL matches through the end of the 2026 season. RCB have won five of those matches, while LSG have won three. The teams have met twice in each of the 2022, 2023, 2026 seasons, with one meeting in 2024 and one in 2025. The 2022 Eliminator was the first knockout match between the two franchises and RCB won it by 14 runs. The latest meeting took place on May 7, 2026, when LSG defeated RCB by nine runs under the DLS method.

2022 The Beginning Of The Rivalry

The first Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants meeting took place on April 19, 2022, at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. RCB batted first and posted 181 for 6 from their 20 overs. Lucknow managed 163 for 8 in reply, giving RCB an 18 run victory.

The opening match established an important feature of the rivalry because both teams were capable of producing competitive totals. RCB’s batting performance provided the foundation for the victory, while their bowling attack successfully prevented LSG from completing the chase.

The teams met again only a few weeks later in the 2022 Eliminator at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. RCB scored 207 for 4, and LSG responded with 193 for 6. RCB therefore won by 14 runs and progressed further in the tournament. This was the first playoff meeting between the franchises and remains an important chapter in their relatively short history.

Date	Venue	Winner	Result
April 19, 2022	DY Patil Sports Academy	RCB	RCB won by 18 runs
May 25, 2022	Eden Gardens	RCB	RCB won by 14 runs

RCB therefore finished the first season of the rivalry with two victories from two matches.

2023 A Dramatic One Wicket Finish

The 2023 season produced two completely different matches. The first meeting was played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on April 10. RCB produced an imposing total of 212 for 2. LSG, however, completed one of the most dramatic chases in IPL history, reaching 213 for 9 and winning by one wicket.

The match went down as one of the defining contests between the two franchises. LSG needed to maintain the required scoring rate throughout the chase, and the match eventually went down to the final moments. The one wicket margin made it the narrowest winning margin in terms of wickets in the history of the fixture.

The second match of 2023 was played at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on May 1. This time RCB controlled the contest. Bengaluru scored 126 for 9, and LSG were dismissed for 108. RCB therefore won by 18 runs and finished the 2023 head to head with a 1 to 1 split.

Date	Venue	RCB Score	LSG Score	Result
April 10, 2023	M Chinnaswamy Stadium	212/2	213/9	LSG won by 1 wicket
May 1, 2023	Ekana Cricket Stadium	126/9	108	RCB won by 18 runs

The April encounter remains particularly notable because LSG successfully chased a target of 213, while the May match demonstrated RCB’s ability to defend a relatively modest total.

2024 Lucknow Super Giants Win In Bengaluru

The teams met only once during the 2024 IPL season. The match took place on April 2 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

RCB were bowled out for 153 in their innings. Lucknow Super Giants then produced a successful chase, scoring 181 for 5 and winning the match by 28 runs. The result gave LSG their second victory over RCB and also gave them their first win over RCB at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Statistic	RCB	LSG
Runs	153	181/5
Result	Lost	Won
Margin	28 runs	28 runs

The 2024 contest was another example of the changing nature of the rivalry. After RCB had won both matches in 2022 and one of two matches in 2023, LSG won consecutive meetings in 2023 and 2024.

2025 RCB Returns To Winning Ways

The next meeting came on May 27, 2025, at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The match was the 70th game of the 2025 IPL season.

Lucknow Super Giants batted first and produced an excellent total of 227 for 3. Despite the large target, Royal Challengers Bengaluru completed the chase with four wickets remaining. RCB reached 230 for 4 and won by six wickets.

Date	Venue	LSG Score	RCB Score	Result
May 27, 2025	Ekana Cricket Stadium	227/3	230/4	RCB won by 6 wickets

The match was significant because RCB successfully chased a total of 228. It was also their third consecutive victory over LSG in the head to head after the 2023 meeting in Lucknow.

The result moved RCB ahead in the overall rivalry. Before the 2026 season, RCB had won four of the seven completed meetings while LSG had won three.

2026 Two Matches And A Split Result

The 2026 IPL season added two more chapters to the rivalry. The first match took place on April 15 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. LSG were dismissed for 146, while RCB reached 149 for 5 in 15.1 overs and won by five wickets. Josh Hazlewood was named Player of the Match after taking one wicket for 20 runs.

The result gave RCB a 5 to 2 overall head to head lead at that stage. It also represented RCB’s second victory over LSG in Bengaluru during the rivalry.

The second 2026 meeting was played on May 7 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. LSG scored 209 for 3 from 19 overs, while RCB reached 203 for 6. LSG won by nine runs under the DLS method.

Date	Venue	RCB Score	LSG Score	Result
April 15, 2026	M Chinnaswamy Stadium	149/5	146	RCB won by 5 wickets
May 7, 2026	Ekana Cricket Stadium	203/6	209/3	LSG won by 9 runs DLS

The two matches produced a 1 to 1 season split and left RCB leading the overall head to head 5 to 3.

Overall Head To Head Record

After eight matches, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won five and Lucknow Super Giants have won three. There have been no tied matches and no abandoned or no result matches in the eight completed meetings.

The rivalry has also been evenly divided by venue. The teams have met four times in Bengaluru and four times in Lucknow or at venues designated for LSG home fixtures. RCB have won several important matches away from home, including the 2025 contest in Lucknow. LSG have also recorded notable victories in Bengaluru, including their one wicket win in 2023 and their 28 run victory in 2024.

Overall Statistic	RCB	LSG
Matches	8	8
Wins	5	3
Losses	3	5
Ties	0	0
No Results	0	0
First Meeting	2022	2022
Latest Meeting	May 7, 2026	May 7, 2026

The official IPL head to head record lists RCB with five victories and LSG with three after the 2026 season.

Complete Royal Challengers Bengaluru Vs Lucknow Super Giants Timeline

The complete match history shows how quickly this rivalry has developed. RCB won both meetings in 2022, including the playoff Eliminator. LSG then won one of the two matches in 2023, followed by another victory in 2024. RCB responded with wins in 2025 and the first 2026 meeting before LSG won the final encounter of 2026.

No.	Date	Venue	Winner	Margin
1	April 19, 2022	DY Patil Sports Academy	RCB	18 runs
2	May 25, 2022	Eden Gardens	RCB	14 runs
3	April 10, 2023	M Chinnaswamy Stadium	LSG	1 wicket
4	May 1, 2023	Ekana Cricket Stadium	RCB	18 runs
5	April 2, 2024	M Chinnaswamy Stadium	LSG	28 runs
6	May 27, 2025	Ekana Cricket Stadium	RCB	6 wickets
7	April 15, 2026	M Chinnaswamy Stadium	RCB	5 wickets
8	May 7, 2026	Ekana Cricket Stadium	LSG	9 runs DLS

This timeline shows that the rivalry has already featured both high scoring chases and low scoring defensive victories. RCB’s highest successful chase against LSG came in 2025, when they reached 230 for 4 while chasing 228. LSG’s most dramatic result came in 2023, when they chased 213 with one wicket remaining.

Conclusion

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru Vs Lucknow Super Giants Timeline has developed rapidly since LSG entered the IPL in 2022. RCB won the first two meetings, including the 2022 Eliminator, while LSG responded with important victories in 2023 and 2024. RCB regained control with wins in 2025 and the first meeting of 2026, before LSG won the latest encounter by nine runs under the DLS method. After eight matches, RCB lead the overall record 5 to 3. The rivalry has already produced close finishes, major run chases, playoff drama, and several memorable IPL contests.

FAQs

1. When did Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants first play each other?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants first met on April 19, 2022, at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy. RCB won the match by 18 runs.

2. How many times have RCB and LSG played each other?

The two teams have played eight IPL matches through the 2026 season. RCB have won five matches, while LSG have won three.

3. Has RCB played LSG in an IPL playoff?

Yes. RCB and LSG met in the 2022 IPL Eliminator at Eden Gardens. RCB scored 207 for 4 and defeated LSG by 14 runs after LSG finished on 193 for 6.

4. What was the closest match between RCB and LSG?

The closest result came on April 10, 2023, when LSG defeated RCB by one wicket while chasing 213 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. LSG finished on 213 for 9.

5. Who won the latest RCB versus LSG match?

Lucknow Super Giants won the latest meeting on May 7, 2026, at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. LSG scored 209 for 3 and RCB reached 203 for 6, giving LSG a nine run DLS victory.