Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have played 7 matches since LSG joined the IPL in 2022. RCB leads the head-to-head 5-2, showing clear dominance in this young rivalry.
The most recent match on May 27, 2025 at Lucknow produced one of IPL’s greatest chases.
RCB gunned down 228 with 8 balls remaining to secure a spot in Qualifier 1. Jitesh Sharma’s explosive 85* off 33 balls turned an impossible chase into reality after Rishabh Pant’s magnificent 118* off 61 balls had powered LSG to 227/3.
This was RCB’s highest successful chase in IPL history. They also became the first team ever to win all 7 away matches in a single IPL season. The match had everything – a captain’s century, a record chase, and playoff drama.
Head-to-Head Record & Latest Match Score
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Win % | Highest Score | Lowest Score |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7 | 5 | 2 | 71.4% | 230/4 | 108 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 7 | 2 | 5 | 28.6% | 227/3 | 126/9 |
Latest Match Scorecard (May 27, 2025)
| Team | Score | Overs | Result |
| LSG | 227/3 | 20.0 | Lost by 6 wickets |
| RCB | 230/4 | 18.4 | Won (8 balls remaining) |
- Venue: Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
- Player of the Match: Jitesh Sharma (85* off 33)
- Top Scorer LSG: Rishabh Pant (118* off 61)
- Top Scorer RCB: Jitesh Sharma (85* off 33), Virat Kohli (54 off 30)
Latest Match: May 27, 2025 – The Chase of a Lifetime
This wasn’t just any match. RCB needed to win to finish in the top 2 and reach Qualifier 1. LSG had nothing to play for, already out of playoff contention. But pride was on the line.
LSG Innings: Pant’s Magnificent Century
Rishabh Pant won the toss and elected to bat first. The decision made sense on Lucknow’s flat batting track under lights.
Abhishek Negi fell early for 18, caught at mid-off trying to hit Glenn Maxwell over the top. LSG were 38/1 in the fourth over.
Mitchell Marsh joined Pant. The Australian all-rounder was in red-hot form, having scored 50+ in six previous matches this season. He continued his golden run.
The Pant-Marsh Partnership: 152 Runs
Pant and Marsh destroyed RCB’s bowling. They hit boundaries at will. Anything short was pulled. Anything full was driven. The spinners were swept and reverse-swept.
Marsh reached his fifty off 26 balls. His timing was immaculate. He raced to 67 off 37 balls with 5 fours and 4 sixes before Bhuvneshwar Kumar finally got him caught at long-on.
But Pant was playing a different game altogether. He brought up his century off just 54 balls – his first IPL hundred of 2025. The celebration included a signature somersault.
Pant finished unbeaten on 118 off 61 balls. He hit 9 fours and 8 sixes. Every shot was perfectly controlled. The straight sixes were massive. The sweeps were delicate. The drives were crisp.
Nicholas Pooran (16* off 6) provided the late fireworks. LSG posted 227/3 – their highest total against RCB.
- LSG Batting: Abhishek Negi 18, Rishabh Pant 118* (61), Mitchell Marsh 67 (37), Nicholas Pooran 16* (6)
RCB Chase: From Trouble to Triumph
Chasing 228, RCB needed their biggest successful chase in history. The pressure was immense. Lose and miss Qualifier 1. Win and get two chances to reach the final.
Phil Salt and Virat Kohli started aggressively. They smashed 31 runs in the first two overs. Salt fell for 30 off 19 balls in the sixth over. RCB were 66/1 after the powerplay without hitting a single six.
Kohli was timing the ball beautifully. He reached his fifty off 27 balls with 10 fours. RCB looked in control at 90/2 in 7 overs.
Then disaster struck. Will O’Rourke bowled a brilliant eighth over. He dismissed Rajat Patidar (5) and Liam Livingstone (0) off consecutive deliveries. Suddenly RCB were 90/3, needing 138 from 72 balls.
Kohli kept attacking. But Avesh Khan got him caught at long-off for 54 off 30 balls in the 12th over. RCB were 123/4, still needing 105 from 52 balls.
The required rate had climbed above 12 per over. LSG were on top. RCB’s playoff hopes were fading.
Jitesh Sharma’s Heroics
RCB captain Jitesh Sharma had watched three wickets fall from the other end. He’d scored just 12 runs from his first 9 balls. The situation demanded something extraordinary.
He provided exactly that.
Mayank Agarwal joined him. The pair started taking calculated risks. A boundary here. A six there. They kept the scoreboard ticking without losing wickets.
Jitesh exploded in the 17th over bowled by Will O’Rourke. He smashed 21 runs – 4, 6, 6, 1, 4. That over changed everything.
From needing 50 off 24 balls, RCB suddenly needed 29 off 18. The momentum had completely shifted.
Jitesh kept attacking. He reached his fifty off just 24 balls. Mayank provided excellent support from the other end, rotating strike and hitting the occasional boundary.
The 18th over went for 15 runs. RCB needed 14 from 12 balls with 6 wickets in hand.
Jitesh finished the match in style. With 7 needed from 12 balls, he launched a massive six over deep mid-wicket in the 19th over. RCB won by 6 wickets with 8 balls remaining.
- Final Scores: Jitesh Sharma 85* off 33 balls (8 fours, 6 sixes), Mayank Agarwal 41* off 23 balls
This was RCB’s highest successful chase in IPL history. The third-highest successful chase in IPL overall. And the victory that sealed their spot in Qualifier 1.
Match 1: April 19, 2022 – The First Meeting
- RCB 181/6 (20) beat LSG 163/8 (20) by 18 runs
- Venue: DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai
This was LSG’s inaugural season. They won the toss and bowled first on a good batting surface.
Faf du Plessis (96 off 64) nearly carried RCB to 200. He hit 11 fours and 4 sixes in a captain’s knock. Glenn Maxwell added 26 at the death. RCB posted 181/6.
KL Rahul (30) and Quinton de Kock (26) gave LSG a decent start. But Wanindu Hasaranga’s 2/28 and Harshal Patel’s 2/25 choked the middle overs.
Krunal Pandya’s 42 off 28 gave hope. But LSG finished at 163/8, losing by 18 runs.
Match 2: May 16, 2022 – Maxwell’s Power Show
- RCB 207/4 (20) beat LSG 193 (19.3) by 14 runs
- Venue: Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
RCB batted first and exploded to 207/4. Virat Kohli scored 73 off 54 balls. Glenn Maxwell smashed 59 off 29 balls with 4 fours and 4 sixes.
LSG’s chase started well. KL Rahul (79 off 58) and Deepak Hooda (45 off 26) added 96 runs. At 144/2 in 14 overs, LSG were favorites.
But Josh Hazlewood dismissed both in quick succession. LSG lost 8 wickets for 49 runs. They were bowled out for 193 in 19.3 overs.
Hazlewood took 4/25 in a match-winning spell.
Match 3: May 1, 2023 – LSG’s First Victory
- LSG 126/9 (20) beat RCB 108 (19.5) by 18 runs
- Venue: Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
This low-scoring thriller went LSG’s way. After being put in to bat, LSG crawled to 126/9. Kyle Mayers top-scored with 32. The pitch was difficult with uneven bounce.
RCB’s chase was a disaster. They lost wickets regularly and could never build partnerships. Naveen-ul-Haq took 3/30. Mark Wood grabbed 2/23.
RCB were bowled out for 108 in 19.5 overs. Their second-lowest total in IPL history. LSG defended their lowest-ever IPL total to record their first win over RCB.
Match 4: April 2, 2024 – RCB’s Comeback
- RCB 181/5 (20) beat LSG 153 (19.4) by 28 runs
- Venue: Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
RCB posted 181/5 after being sent in to bat. Virat Kohli (61 off 44) and Rajat Patidar (55 off 35) scored fifties in a solid batting performance.
LSG started confidently but lost wickets at regular intervals. KL Rahul fought alone with 44 off 34 balls. No other batsman crossed 25.
Mohammed Siraj took 3/21. Yash Dayal grabbed 2/32. LSG were bowled out for 153, losing by 28 runs.
Match 5: April 26, 2024 – Another RCB Victory
- RCB 176/6 (20) beat LSG 159/7 (20) by 17 runs
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Will Jacks smashed 62 off 38 balls to power RCB to 176/6. Rajat Patidar contributed 35 off 28 balls. LSG’s bowlers couldn’t contain the RCB batsmen.
LSG’s chase never got going. Nicholas Pooran scored 40 off 21 balls but lacked support. Ayush Badoni made 30 but consumed 29 balls.
Glenn Maxwell took 3/25 with his off-spin. RCB won by 17 runs to complete the double over LSG in 2024.
Match 6: April 2, 2025 – Low-Scoring Thriller
- LSG 181/5 (20) beat RCB 153 (19.4) by 28 runs
- Venue: Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
LSG posted 181/5 after Rishabh Pant’s 71 off 45 balls. Mitchell Marsh added 48 off 32 balls. The total looked competitive on a sluggish Lucknow pitch.
RCB’s chase faltered immediately. They lost early wickets and kept losing momentum. Phil Salt (31) and Virat Kohli (28) got starts but couldn’t convert.
Mohsin Khan’s 3/29 and Ravi Bishnoi’s 2/32 dismantled RCB. They were bowled out for 153, giving LSG their second victory in this rivalry.
Key Stats & Records
- Highest Individual Score: Rishabh Pant 118* (LSG, 2025)
- Best Bowling Figures: Josh Hazlewood 4/25 (RCB, 2022)
- Highest Team Total: LSG 227/3 (2025)
- Lowest Team Total: RCB 108 (2023)
- Biggest Victory Margin: 28 runs (twice – RCB in 2024, LSG in 2025)
Most Runs in Rivalry:
- Virat Kohli (RCB): 294 runs at 49.00 average
- Rishabh Pant (LSG): 232 runs at 77.33 average
- Mitchell Marsh (LSG): 178 runs at 44.50 average
Most Wickets:
- Glenn Maxwell (RCB): 6 wickets at 24.50 average
- Mohsin Khan (LSG): 5 wickets at 28.40 average
- Ravi Bishnoi (LSG): 4 wickets at 35.75 average
FAQs
Who has won more matches between LSG and RCB?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru leads 5-2 in 7 matches. RCB has a 71.4% win rate. They won both encounters in 2022 and 2024. LSG won once in 2023 and once in 2025.
What is RCB’s highest successful chase against LSG?
RCB chased 228 runs on May 27, 2025 at Lucknow, scoring 230/4 in 18.4 overs. Jitesh Sharma scored 85* off 33 balls in a match-winning innings. This is RCB’s highest successful chase in IPL history.
Who scored the highest individual score in this rivalry?
Rishabh Pant’s 118* off 61 balls for LSG on May 27, 2025 is the highest individual score. He hit 9 fours and 8 sixes, but his team lost by 6 wickets.
What is the lowest team total in LSG vs RCB matches?
RCB’s 108 all out in 19.5 overs on May 1, 2023 at Lucknow is the lowest. LSG defended just 126 to win by 18 runs. This remains RCB’s second-lowest IPL total ever.
What was special about RCB’s 2025 season?
RCB became the first team in IPL history to win all 7 away matches in a single season. Their victory over LSG on May 27 secured this record and helped them finish 2nd on the points table.
Wrapping Up
RCB’s dominance over LSG makes this a one-sided rivalry so far. But LSG’s two victories came when they defended low totals and chased on difficult pitches, showing their fighting spirit.
The matches feature high-quality batting from both sides. Kohli, Pant, Marsh, and Maxwell consistently produce memorable innings. The bowling battles between pace and spin add tactical depth.
RCB’s quest for their first IPL title often runs through LSG. The 2025 match perfectly captured this – RCB needed to win to reach Qualifier 1, and they delivered under pressure.
As LSG builds their team around Pant’s captaincy, expect closer contests. Their bowling attack is improving. Their batting has match-winners. The rivalry will only get better with time.
