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LSG vs RCB Dream11 Fantasy Tips & Match Preview — IPL 2026

Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Dream11 team for IPL 2026 at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. Captain picks, must-have players, pitch report and fantasy strategy.

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🏆 Match Result8 May, 10:45 am IST
🦅 LSG won by 8 runs
🦅 LSG
LSG: 199/3
🔴 RCB
RCB: 191/6
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TOP BAT
Mitchell Marsh — 111(56)
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TOP BOWL
Prince Yadav — 3/33
MAN OF MATCH
Mitchell Marsh

LSG posted 199/3 and then bowled out RCB to win. LSG won by 8 runs. Mitchell Marsh was the standout batter, scoring 111 off 56 balls. Prince Yadav led the bowling attack with 3/33. Mitchell Marsh was named Player of the Match.

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LSG
Lucknow Super Giants
VS
🔴
RCB
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
📅 Date
May 7, 2026
🕖 Time
7:30 PM
📍 Venue
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium
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Pitch Report

An excellent IPL venue where both batters and bowlers have historically performed well. A balanced team selection is advised.

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Tip: Always check the official playing XI announced on match day before finalising your fantasy team — last-minute changes happen.

Team Assessment

🦅LSG
DLLLL

Lucknow Super Giants have been inconsistent in recent outings — their top performers will be crucial.

🔴RCB
LWDLW

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are looking to bounce back — key players need to fire for a win.

Key Players to Watch

Prince Yadav·LSGBOWL

Prince Yadav has been one of LSG's most valuable fantasy assets this season with 412 points. A consistent performer to watch.

Rishabh Pant·LSGWK

Rishabh Pant has been one of LSG's most valuable fantasy assets this season with 410 points. A consistent performer to watch.

Mohsin Khan·LSGBOWL

Mohsin Khan has been one of LSG's most valuable fantasy assets this season with 385 points. A consistent performer to watch.

Aiden Markram·LSGAR

Aiden Markram has been one of LSG's most valuable fantasy assets this season with 385 points. A consistent performer to watch.

Virat Kohli·RCBBAT

Virat Kohli has been one of RCB's most valuable fantasy assets this season with 717 points. A consistent performer to watch.

Devdutt Padikkal·RCBBAT

Devdutt Padikkal has been one of RCB's most valuable fantasy assets this season with 633 points. A consistent performer to watch.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar·RCBBOWL

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been one of RCB's most valuable fantasy assets this season with 601 points. A consistent performer to watch.

Rajat Patidar·RCBBAT

Rajat Patidar has been one of RCB's most valuable fantasy assets this season with 525 points. A consistent performer to watch.

Fantasy Cricket Picks

C CAPTAINVirat Kohli

Virat Kohli is the highest-scoring player for RCB this season (717 pts) — a reliable 2× multiplier choice.

VC VICE-CAPTAINPrince Yadav

Prince Yadav provides excellent 1.5× value — a consistent performer who can change the game with bat or ball for LSG.

Must Picks

Prince Yadav
LSG

Top-scoring LSG player this season (412 pts). High floor in every game.

Rishabh Pant
LSG

Top-scoring LSG player this season (410 pts). High floor in every game.

Virat Kohli
RCB

Premier RCB performer with 717 season points. Essential pick.

Devdutt Padikkal
RCB

Premier RCB performer with 633 season points. Essential pick.

Differential Picks (Grand League)

💡Aiden Markram
LSG

Low ownership expected but strong LSG prospect.

💡Rajat Patidar
RCB

Underrated pick — could be decisive on this pitch.

Players to Avoid

Ayush Badoni

Ownership may be high relative to upside — better options available.

Suggested Fantasy XI

1Prince YadavVC
2Rishabh Pant
3Mohsin Khan
4Aiden Markram
5Mitchell Marsh
6Mohammed Shami
7Virat KohliC
8Devdutt Padikkal
9Bhuvneshwar Kumar
10Rajat Patidar
11Phil Salt

Match Prediction

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have historically dominated this fixture (1–0). They start as mild favourites, but Lucknow Super Giants will be eager to reverse the trend on home conditions.

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Overall Fantasy Strategy

Split your captain choice between the top-rated players from both teams and ensure you have at least 2 all-rounders for maximum flexibility across batting and bowling points.

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