There was not a single instance when the match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) did not give a thrilling experience to the cricket enthusiasts. The matches between the two rivals have been full of Cheers and Oops!
Both the teams have played 5 matches with each other starting from 2022 up to 2024, and out of 5, LSG has won 4 times!!! The head-to-head analysis of RCB vs LSG will give a clear and complete idea of their performance.
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RCB vs LSG: Head-to-Head Summary
- Total Matches Played: 5
- LSG Wins: 4
- RCB Wins: 1
- Success Rate: LSG 80% vs RCB 20%
2022 Season Matches
Match 1: April 19, 2022
- Venue: DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai
- Overall Run:
- LSG: 181/5
- RCB: 163/8
- Result: LSG won by 18 runs
Match Summary:
LSG Innings: KL Rahul’s controlled 30 established the perfect foundation but it was Marcus Stoinis’ 24(15) that blew LSG out and Jason Holder’s hitting 16(8) made it a close match for LSG to seal with 181.
RCB Innings: RCC didn’t really get any momentum with their chase despite contributions from Faf du Plessis’s fighting 29 and Glenn Maxwell (23) and Virat Kohli (30). They were restricted to 163/8 at the hands of disciplined bowling by Dushmantha Chameera and Jason Holder.
Match 2: May 25, 2022
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Overall Run:
- RCB: 207/4
- LSG: 193/6
- Result: RCB won by 14 runs
Match Summary:
RCB Innings: It was a lifetime innings for Rajat Patidar, who smashed an unbeaten 112 off just 54 balls. The partnerships with Virat Kohli (25) and Dinesh Karthik (37*) were crucial in helping RCB post their highest score against LSG.
LSG Innings: KL Rahul was the mainstay with a fighting 79, while Deepak Hooda added 45. However, the required rate of the team was rising and Josh Hazlewood’s crucial wickets in the death overs meant LSG fell short at 193/6.
2023 Season Matches
Match 1: April 10, 2023
- Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
- Overall Run:
- RCB: 212/2
- LSG: 213/9
- Result: LSG won by 1 wicket
Match Summary:
RCB Innings: Virat Kohli (61) and Faf du Plessis 79* produced a match-winning batting display. Meanwhile, an explosive 59 off just 29 balls by Glenn Maxwell helped RCB post 212/2, which is their highest total so far this season.
LSG Match: In one of the best chases in the history of IPL, Marcus Stoinis scored 65 and Nicholas Pooran 62 to pull off a spectacular win. LSG kept with the required rate after losing regular wickets and won the match off the last ball.
Match 2: May 01, 2023
- Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- Overall Run:
- LSG: 126/7
- RCB: 108/10
- Result: LSG won by 18 runs
Match Summary:
LSG Innings: LSG could not get moving on a challenging pitch and scored only 126/7. Krunal Pandya’s 34 and Kyle Mayers’ 29 were the only good knocks in what seemed an under-par total.
RCB Innings: The chase became a lot tougher than what was expected. The batting order of RCB collapsed with the accurate bowling of Naveen-ul-Haq and the experience of Amit Mishra. Though Virat Kohli added 31 runs but the team managed to make just 108 for all out.
2024 Season Match
Match 1: April 02, 2024
- Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
- Overall Run:
- LSG: 181/5
- RCB: 153/8
- Result: LSG won by 28 runs
Match Summary:
LSG Batting: Quinton de Kock played a good 81 and Nicholas Pooran gave the finishing touches with 40* in 21 balls. The timing of the innings was perfect and LSG got a competitive total of 181/5.
RCB Innings: Virat Kohli gave the chase a fine start but it never took off in real terms. Late resistance from Mahipal Lomror in the end provided some excitement, though regular wickets and disciplined LSG bowling restricted them to 153/8.
Match Statistics Overview: Consolidated Data
- Total Matches Played: 5
- Total Runs Scored: 1,763 runs
- Average Match Score: 352.6 runs
- Highest Match Aggregate: 431 runs (April 10, 2023)
- Lowest Match Aggregate: 249 runs (May 01, 2023)
- Most Successful Chasing Team: LSG (2 wins)
- Most Successful Defending Team: LSG (2 wins)
Key Performers (Match by Match)
Key Performers (Match by Match)
2022 Match 1 (April 19)
Batting:
- LSG: KL Rahul (30), Marcus Stoinis (24), Jason Holder (16)
- RCB: Faf du Plessis (29), Virat Kohli (30), Glenn Maxwell (23)
Bowling:
- LSG: Jason Holder (3/32), Dushmantha Chameera (2/31)
- RCB: Josh Hazlewood (2/39), Harshal Patel (2/47)
2022 Match 2 (May 25, Eliminator)
Batting:
- RCB: Rajat Patidar (112*), Dinesh Karthik (37*), Virat Kohli (25)
- LSG: KL Rahul (79), Deepak Hooda (45)
Bowling:
- RCB: Josh Hazlewood (3/43), Harshal Patel (1/25)
- LSG: Mohsin Khan (1/25), Krunal Pandya (1/39)
2023 Match 1 (April 10)
Batting:
- RCB: Faf du Plessis (79*), Virat Kohli (61), Glenn Maxwell (59)
- LSG: Marcus Stoinis (65), Nicholas Pooran (62)
Bowling:
- LSG: Mark Wood (2/48), Amit Mishra (2/21)
- RCB: Mohammed Siraj (3/22), Wayne Parnell (2/41)
2023 Match 2 (May 01)
Batting:
- LSG: Krunal Pandya (34), Kyle Mayers (29)
- RCB: Virat Kohli (31), Faf du Plessis (23)
Bowling:
- LSG: Naveen-ul-Haq (3/30), Amit Mishra (2/21)
- RCB: Josh Hazlewood (2/15), Mohammed Siraj (1/31)
2024 Match 1 (April 02)
Batting:
- LSG: Quinton de Kock (81), Nicholas Pooran (40*)
- RCB: Mahipal Lomror (33), Virat Kohli (22)
Bowling:
- LSG: Mayank Yadav (3/14), Marcus Stoinis (2/25)
- RCB: Glenn Maxwell (2/23), Mohammed Siraj (1/39)
Outstanding Individual Achievements
Outstanding Individual Achievements
Batting Milestones:
- Highest Individual Score: Rajat Patidar (112* off 54, RCB) – May 25, 2022
- Fastest Fifty: Nicholas Pooran (62 off 19, LSG) – April 10, 2023
- Most Sixes in a Match: Marcus Stoinis (7 sixes, LSG) – April 10, 2023
- Highest Opening Partnership: Faf du Plessis & Virat Kohli (96 runs, RCB) – April 10, 2023
Bowling Highlights:
- Best Bowling Figures: Mayank Yadav (3/14, LSG) – April 02, 2024
- Most Economical Spell: Josh Hazlewood (2/15 in 4 overs, RCB) – May 01, 2023
- Most Wickets in Death Overs: Naveen-ul-Haq (3/30, LSG) – May 01, 2023
- Best Strike Rate: Jason Holder (3/32 in 4 overs, LSG) – April 19, 2022
Notable All-Round Performances
Notable All-Round Performances
1. Marcus Stoinis (LSG)
- April 10, 2023: 65 runs + 1/29
- April 02, 2024: 24 runs + 2/25
2. Glenn Maxwell (RCB)
- April 10, 2023: 59 runs + 1/21
- April 02, 2024: 12 runs + 2/23
Conclusion
The Lucknow franchise has been the one dominating this rivalry between RCB and LSG as they have managed to win four of their five encounters. Those matches reflected the changing dynamics of T20 cricket, be it high-scoring thrillers or low-scoring battles.
The rivalry has attained new heights with the performances of some notable players such as KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, and Nicholas Pooran. As both the teams continue to upgrade and strengthen their squads, future encounters promise to be equally compelling, making it one of the most-anticipated matches in the IPL calendar.
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