Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will aim to continue their momentum Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 23 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at their home ground Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on April 15.
With important points at stake, both teams are expected to field their strongest possible combinations in what promises to be an exciting contest. The defending IPL champions have performed brilliantly this season, but they will be keen to bring consistency, especially to their playing eleven. They are third in the points table after winning three out of their four matches.
LSG, on the other hand, are a struggling unit, having won two of their four matches while losing the other two. With team combination, pitch conditions and recent performances playing an important role, let's take a look at RCB's predicted XI for this crucial encounter against LSG.
Here is the probable playing XI of RCB vs LSG in Match 23, IPL 2026
Top order: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar (C)
This top order is Virat Kohli, Phil Salt and Rajat Patidar The core of RCB's batting line-up remains. Kohli and Salt had made a brilliant partnership of 120 runs against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium and they would like to repeat the same form in this crucial match against LSG.
Kohli is in top form but will need to pick up the pace after a slow innings in the last game. Phil Salt, on the other hand, performed sensationally against MI, giving RCB a great start. Salt will once again be responsible for giving a fast start to RCB. Depending on the match situation, Devdutt Padikkal or captain Rajat Patidar will come in at number 3. Patidar has been excellent in the middle overs, especially against spin bowlers.
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