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Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Bottom-placed Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will clash with the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 50th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 to be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are coming to the contest after losing six consecutive matches. In their most recent outing against the Mumbai Indians (MI), LSG lost by six wickets. With their playoff hopes hanging by a thread, they will aim to put up a strong performance against the visitors. LSG have played nine matches and won only two. They are currently placed at the 10th position in the points table with just four points.

Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are also coming to the contest after losing the match against the Gujarat Titans (GT) by four wickets. However, despite the loss, the team is placed second in the points table with six wins from nine matches. They would look to extend their lead and reach closer to the playoff berth after beating LSG, who are struggling for form.