IPL 2024 – Match 15: RCB vs LKN Pitch Report of M Chinnaswamy Stadium with Stats and Records

The 15th match of the IPL 2024 will see Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) going head-to-head against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Tuesday, April 2. 

As of now, Royal Challengers Bengaluru holds the ninth position in the standings, having garnered two points from three matches, with one victory and two losses. On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants are positioned sixth, having acquired two points from two games, including one win and one loss.

RCB kicked off their IPL 2024 journey with a disappointing six-wicket loss against Chennai Super Kings in the season opener. They managed to turn things around with a hard-fought four-wicket victory against PBKS. 

However, their attempt to secure a winning streak was thwarted as they succumbed to a seven-wicket defeat in their third fixture. Despite Virat Kohli leading the Orange Cap race with 181 runs, he has lacked adequate support from his teammates in the batting department. 

Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell have notably underperformed, while Dinesh Karthik has been a standout performer alongside Kohli. Although Anuj Rawat showcased promise initially, he has failed to replicate his early success in the subsequent matches.

On the other hand, LSG encountered a setback in their opening match with a 20-run loss against RR. However, they quickly regained momentum with a convincing 21-run victory against PBKS. 

The availability of KL Rahul remains uncertain despite his appearance in all three matches. Initially not expected to take on wicket-keeping duties, Rahul has been doing so except for the PBKS match, where he batted before being replaced by Impact Player Naveen-ul-Haq.

LSG also grappled with batting inconsistencies. While Quinton de Kock impressed with a half-century in the previous game, the likes of Devdutt Padikkal, Marcus Stoinis, and Ayush Badoni have struggled for form, raising questions about their positions in the playing XI.

RCB and LSG have faced each other four times in the IPL, in which the former holds an edge with a 3-1 lead.  

RCB vs LSG: M Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report 

The renowned pitch at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is inclined towards favouring the batting maestros, while the dew factor might pose a challenge for the spinners to make their mark. 

Consequently, the pacers are poised to emerge as the primary architects of wickets in this gripping encounter for both teams. 

Given the presence of formidable hard-hitters in both teams, the spectacle of sending the ball soaring out of the park is expected to unfold frequently, adding an electrifying dimension to the showdown.

RCB vs LKN: M.Chinnaswamy Stadium Stats

• Matches Played: 88
• Matches won batting first: 37
• Matches won batting second: 49
• Average first innings total: 166
• Highest record total: 263/5 by Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
• Lowest record total: 82 by Royal Challengers Bengaluru

RCB’s Record at the Stadium

• Matches Played: 82
• Won: 40
• Lost: 41
• Tied:1
• Winning percentage: 48%

LSG’s record at the Stadium

• Matches Played: 1
• Won: 1
• Lost: 0
• Winning percentage: 100%

RCB vs LSG at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium

• The last time these two teams played against each other at this venue, it was a cracker of a match in which LSG won on the last ball.
• Virat Kohli is the highest run scorer for RCB this season with 181 runs, followed by Nicholas Pooran‘s 106 runs.
•  Faf Du Plessis stands out as the top run-scorer for RCB in IPL matches against LSG. With 219 runs accumulated across 4 innings, he maintains an impressive average of 73.00.