RCB vs LSG Dream11 Prediction IPL 2026, Fantasy Team, Captain & Vice Captain Picks
The 23rd match of IPL 2026 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will be played on 14 April 2026 at 7:30 PM IST at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
This Dream11 prediction is based on confirmed playing XI, pitch conditions, and player roles, helping you build the best fantasy team.
Match Details
| Match | RCB vs LSG |
|---|---|
| Tournament | IPL 2026 |
| Date | 14 April 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium |
Confirmed Playing XI
RCB Playing XI
- Virat Kohli
- Philip Salt (WK)
- Rajat Patidar
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Tim David
- Jitesh Sharma
- Krunal Pandya
- Suyash Sharma
- Romario Shepherd
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Jacob Duffy
LSG Playing XI
- Mitchell Marsh
- Aiden Markram
- Nicholas Pooran
- Rishabh Pant (C & WK)
- Abdul Samad
- Mukul Choudhary
- Prince Yadav
- Manimaran Siddharth
- Digvesh Rathi
- Mohammed Shami
- Avesh Khan
👉 Impact Player: Ayush Badoni
Pitch Strategy for Dream11 (Chinnaswamy)
- High-scoring venue
- Batting-friendly
- Dew advantage
- Pacers important
👉 Focus on:
- Top-order batters
- All-rounders
- Death-over bowlers
Top Fantasy Picks
Wicketkeepers
- Rishabh Pant – Match-winner
- Philip Salt – Aggressive opener
Batters
- Virat Kohli – Consistent
- Mitchell Marsh – Explosive
- Nicholas Pooran – Impact player
- Rajat Patidar – Reliable
All-Rounders
- Krunal Pandya – Value pick
- Romario Shepherd – Impact player
Bowlers
- Mohammed Shami – Key pacer
- Avesh Khan – Death overs
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar – Swing
- Duffy – Differential
RCB vs LSG Dream11 Small League Team
Safe Team (SL):
- WK: Philip Salt
- BAT: Kohli, Marsh, Patidar, Pooran
- AR: Krunal Pandya, Shepherd
- BOWL: Shami, Avesh, Bhuvneshwar, Duffy
Captain: Virat Kohli
Vice-Captain: Mitchell Marsh
RCB vs LSG Dream11 Grand League Team
Risky Team (GL):
- WK: Pant
- BAT: Padikkal, Samad, Markram
- AR: Krunal, Shepherd
- BOWL: Shami, Avesh, Siddharth, Rathi, Duffy
Captain: Nicholas Pooran
Vice-Captain: Avesh Khan
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Safe Options:
- Virat Kohli
- Mitchell Marsh
- Nicholas Pooran
Risky Options:
- Rishabh Pant
- Philip Salt
- Avesh Khan
Differential Picks
- Mukul Choudhary
- Digvesh Rathi
- Abdul Samad
Fantasy Strategy
- Pick more batters
- Include all-rounders
- Choose death bowlers
- Prefer chasing team players
Dream11 Combination
- WK: 1–2
- BAT: 3–5
- AR: 2–3
- BOWL: 3–4
Final Dream11 Prediction Summary
- Best Captain: Virat Kohli
- Best Vice-Captain: Mitchell Marsh
- Top Picks: Kohli, Marsh, Pooran
- Differential Picks: Mukul, Rathi
Conclusion
The RCB vs LSG Dream11 prediction for IPL 2026 revolves around a high-scoring game where batters and all-rounders will dominate. Selecting top-order players and key bowlers is essential for building a winning fantasy team.
For small leagues, safe picks like Kohli and Marsh are ideal, while for grand leagues, taking risks with players like Pooran or Avesh Khan can provide an advantage.
A balanced fantasy team with strong batting and smart bowling choices will maximize your chances of winning.
