IPL 2024, RCB vs LSG: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report, Bengaluru Weather Forecast, T20 Stats & Records | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who lost to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their previous home match, are looking to relieve some pressure by toppling Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Things heated up last time when Lucknow visited Chinnaswamy, so fans will have high hopes for the upcoming match and expect some thrilling moments in the game.

Talking about LSG, they would be full of confidence after defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their previous game and look forward to conquering Bengaluru again.

IPLT20 Stats and Records at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium:

• Total matches: 90
• Matches won batting first: 37
• Matches won batting second: 49
• Average score batting first: 166
• Highest total recorded: 263/5 (20 Overs) by Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Pune Warriors India
• Lowest total recorded: 82/10 (15.1 Overs) by Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders
• Highest score chased: 186/3 (19.2 Overs) by Deccan Chargers vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report:

The Chinnaswamy Stadium is a batter’s paradise. The pitch offers a good balance for pacers and spinners, but the real challenge lies in the short boundaries, which create a thrilling environment for batters. Batters can freely swing for the fences, often leading to high-scoring encounters. Captains know this, so winning the toss and electing to field first is a common strategy.

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Bengaluru Weather Forecast:

The stars seem to be aligned for a perfect game of cricket between RCB and LSG. The weather forecast is ideal, with clear skies and no rain on the horizon. It will be a pleasant day for the players and spectators alike, with temperatures hovering around a comfortable 25 degrees Celsius. A gentle breeze blowing at 16 kilometres per hour will provide a refreshing touch, and humidity levels are expected to stay around a manageable 30%. These perfect conditions set the stage for an uninterrupted and enjoyable match.

Squads:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Faf du Plessis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Suyash Prabhudessai, Will Jacks, Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Manoj Bhandage, Mayank Dagar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Rajan Kumar, Cameron Green, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Tom Curran, Lockie Ferguson, Swapnil Singh, Saurav Chauhan.

Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul (c), Ayush Badoni, Quinton de Kock (wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Nicholas Pooran (vc), Ashton Turner, Krishnappa Gowtham, Deepak Hooda, Arshin Kulkarni, Prerak Mankad, Kyle Mayers, Krunal Pandya, Marcus Stoinis, Matt Henry, Arshad Khan, Shamar Joseph, Amit Mishra, Mohsin Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Ravi Bishnoi, Shivam Mavi, Manimaran Siddharth, Mayank Yadav, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Singh, Shamar Joseph.

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