{"id":164518,"date":"2026-05-07T08:02:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T13:32:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=164518"},"modified":"2026-05-07T08:02:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T13:32:26","slug":"lsg-vs-rcb-live-score-ipl-2026-royal-challengers-bengaluru-takes-on-bottom-placed-lucknow-super-giants-toss-at-7-pm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=164518","title":{"rendered":"LSG vs RCB Live Score, IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru takes on bottom-placed Lucknow Super Giants; Toss at 7 pm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"sub-title\">\n  LSG vs RCB: Follow for all live score updates and highlights from the IPL 2026 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru happening at the Ekana Stadium\u00a0on Thursday.<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<p class=\"publish-time\">Updated : May 07, 2026 19:01 IST <span class=\"text-uppercase\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"comments-shares share-page\" data-artid=\"70950907\" data-title=\"LSG vs RCB Live Score, IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru takes on bottom-placed Lucknow Super Giants; 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Time: May 07, 2026, at 7:30 PM local time<\/p>\n<p>Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow<\/p>\n<p>Standings: RCB is currently third, while LSG sits at 10th.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div id=\"content-body-70950907\">\n<div class=\"col-xl-9 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-12 articleevents\">\n<div class=\"article-live-blocker\">\n<ul class=\"timeline\" id=\"entryList\">\n<li class=\"time-list cue-live-event live-event-border\" data-happening=\"keyevent\" data-event-publish-date=\"2026-05-07T19:01:30.000+0530\" data-event-uri=\"https:\/\/sportstar.thehindu.com\/cricket\/ipl\/lsg-vs-rcb-live-score-lucknow-super-giants-royal-challengers-bengaluru-ipl-2026-live-updates-7-may\/article70950907.ece\/liveEvent\/entry\/349831\" data-event-id=\"349831\" id=\"349831\">\n<div class=\"story\">\n<p>\n                Toss Update:\n            <\/p>\n<div class=\"sub-text\">\n<p>RCB wins the toss, opts to bowl first.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"time-list cue-live-event live-event-border\" data-happening=\"keyevent\" data-event-publish-date=\"2026-05-07T18:59:35.000+0530\" data-event-uri=\"https:\/\/sportstar.thehindu.com\/cricket\/ipl\/lsg-vs-rcb-live-score-lucknow-super-giants-royal-challengers-bengaluru-ipl-2026-live-updates-7-may\/article70950907.ece\/liveEvent\/entry\/349817\" data-event-id=\"349817\" id=\"349817\">\n<div class=\"story\">\n<p>\n                The Purple Cap Race\n            <\/p>\n<div class=\"sub-text\">\n<p>Bhuvneshwar Kumar enters this match as the leading wicket-taker of IPL 2026. He dismissed Pant cheaply in their last encounter, but Pant\u2019s career strike rate against him remains high (over 210).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"time-list cue-live-event live-event-border\" data-happening=\"keyevent\" data-event-publish-date=\"2026-05-07T18:56:14.000+0530\" data-event-uri=\"https:\/\/sportstar.thehindu.com\/cricket\/ipl\/lsg-vs-rcb-live-score-lucknow-super-giants-royal-challengers-bengaluru-ipl-2026-live-updates-7-may\/article70950907.ece\/liveEvent\/entry\/349819\" data-event-id=\"349819\" id=\"349819\">\n<div class=\"story\">\n<p>\n                Kohli vs. The Orange Cap\n            <\/p>\n<div class=\"sub-text\">\n<p>Virat Kohli trails the current Orange Cap holder by only 66 runs. Given the large outfields and slow pitch, his ability to manipulate gaps and run hard between wickets is expected to be a major factor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"time-list cue-live-event live-event-border\" data-happening=\"keyevent\" data-event-publish-date=\"2026-05-07T18:48:24.000+0530\" data-event-uri=\"https:\/\/sportstar.thehindu.com\/cricket\/ipl\/lsg-vs-rcb-live-score-lucknow-super-giants-royal-challengers-bengaluru-ipl-2026-live-updates-7-may\/article70950907.ece\/liveEvent\/entry\/349807\" data-event-id=\"349807\" id=\"349807\">\n<div class=\"story\">\n<p>\n                The Surface Factor\n            <\/p>\n<div class=\"sub-text\">\n<p>The Lucknow surface remains a challenging \u201clow-slow\u201d deck. Recent matches have seen scores as low as 155 result in a tie, and seamers and spinners alike have found significant assistance. Expect a grinding, tactical battle rather than a high-scoring shootout.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"time-list cue-live-event live-event-border\" data-happening=\"keyevent\" data-event-publish-date=\"2026-05-07T18:44:38.000+0530\" data-event-uri=\"https:\/\/sportstar.thehindu.com\/cricket\/ipl\/lsg-vs-rcb-live-score-lucknow-super-giants-royal-challengers-bengaluru-ipl-2026-live-updates-7-may\/article70950907.ece\/liveEvent\/entry\/349800\" data-event-id=\"349800\" id=\"349800\">\n<div class=\"story\">\n<p>\n                Venue Factor\n            <\/p>\n<div class=\"sub-text\">\n<p>The match is hosted at the Ekana International Cricket Stadium, a venue known for assisting bowlers significantly, with wickets falling at an average of just 19.93.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"time-list cue-live-event live-event-border\" data-happening=\"keyevent\" data-event-publish-date=\"2026-05-07T18:41:44.000+0530\" data-event-uri=\"https:\/\/sportstar.thehindu.com\/cricket\/ipl\/lsg-vs-rcb-live-score-lucknow-super-giants-royal-challengers-bengaluru-ipl-2026-live-updates-7-may\/article70950907.ece\/liveEvent\/entry\/349814\" data-event-id=\"349814\" id=\"349814\">\n<div class=\"story\">\n<p>\n                Mental Clarity over Technique:\n            <\/p>\n<div class=\"sub-text\">\n<p>Pujara noted that he doesn\u2019t see any technical flaws in Pant\u2019s batting. Instead, he believes the issue is mindset and a lack of clarity regarding his role and shot selection when he walks out to bat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"time-list cue-live-event live-event-border\" data-happening=\"keyevent\" data-event-publish-date=\"2026-05-07T18:38:36.000+0530\" data-event-uri=\"https:\/\/sportstar.thehindu.com\/cricket\/ipl\/lsg-vs-rcb-live-score-lucknow-super-giants-royal-challengers-bengaluru-ipl-2026-live-updates-7-may\/article70950907.ece\/liveEvent\/entry\/349810\" data-event-id=\"349810\" id=\"349810\">\n<div class=\"story\">\n<p>\n                Spotlight on Kohli\n            <\/p>\n<div class=\"sub-text\">\n<p>On a difficult, slow surface with a large outfield, Virat Kohli\u2019s technical proficiency makes him a primary threat as he chases the Orange Cap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"time-list cue-live-event live-event-border\" data-happening=\"keyevent\" data-event-publish-date=\"2026-05-07T18:34:26.000+0530\" data-event-uri=\"https:\/\/sportstar.thehindu.com\/cricket\/ipl\/lsg-vs-rcb-live-score-lucknow-super-giants-royal-challengers-bengaluru-ipl-2026-live-updates-7-may\/article70950907.ece\/liveEvent\/entry\/349811\" data-event-id=\"349811\" id=\"349811\">\n<div class=\"story\">\n<p>\n                Backing Jitesh Sharma\n            <\/p>\n<div class=\"sub-text\">\n<p>Despite a poor run of form\u2014scoring only 63 runs in seven outings\u2014the RCB management, specifically spin-bowling coach Malolan Rangarajan, has expressed full faith in the wicketkeeper-batter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"time-list cue-live-event live-event-border\" data-happening=\"keyevent\" data-event-publish-date=\"2026-05-07T18:30:35.000+0530\" data-event-uri=\"https:\/\/sportstar.thehindu.com\/cricket\/ipl\/lsg-vs-rcb-live-score-lucknow-super-giants-royal-challengers-bengaluru-ipl-2026-live-updates-7-may\/article70950907.ece\/liveEvent\/entry\/349813\" data-event-id=\"349813\" id=\"349813\">\n<div class=\"story\">\n<p>\n                Cheteshwar Pujara&#8217;s assessment of Rishabh Pant\n            <\/p>\n<div class=\"sub-text\">\n<p>Pujara expressed surprise that Pant, who is known for his ability to attack any bowler in Test cricket, has an IPL record that is \u201cnot as good\u201d and feels \u201cpretty ordinary\u201d by comparison.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"time-list cue-live-event live-event-border\" data-happening=\"keyevent\" data-event-publish-date=\"2026-05-07T18:27:45.000+0530\" data-event-uri=\"https:\/\/sportstar.thehindu.com\/cricket\/ipl\/lsg-vs-rcb-live-score-lucknow-super-giants-royal-challengers-bengaluru-ipl-2026-live-updates-7-may\/article70950907.ece\/liveEvent\/entry\/349808\" data-event-id=\"349808\" id=\"349808\">\n<div class=\"story\">\n<p>\n                LSG Batting Woes\n            <\/p>\n<div class=\"sub-text\">\n<p>The \u201cBig Four\u201d (Marsh, Markram, Pant, and Pooran) have all failed to maintain a strike rate above 150 this season. Rishabh Pant, in particular, has been pushed down the order after losing his No. 3 slot.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"time-list cue-live-event live-event-border\" data-happening=\"keyevent\" data-event-publish-date=\"2026-05-07T18:19:52.000+0530\" data-event-uri=\"https:\/\/sportstar.thehindu.com\/cricket\/ipl\/lsg-vs-rcb-live-score-lucknow-super-giants-royal-challengers-bengaluru-ipl-2026-live-updates-7-may\/article70950907.ece\/liveEvent\/entry\/349804\" data-event-id=\"349804\" id=\"349804\">\n<div class=\"story\">\n<p>\n                RCB\u2019s Volatile Middle Order\n            <\/p>\n<div class=\"sub-text\">\n<p>While RCB\u2019s lower-middle order (positions 5-8) scores at a league-high rate of 9.91, they also lose wickets more frequently than any other team (every 15.2 balls).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"time-list cue-live-event live-event-border\" data-happening=\"keyevent\" data-event-publish-date=\"2026-05-07T18:13:09.000+0530\" data-event-uri=\"https:\/\/sportstar.thehindu.com\/cricket\/ipl\/lsg-vs-rcb-live-score-lucknow-super-giants-royal-challengers-bengaluru-ipl-2026-live-updates-7-may\/article70950907.ece\/liveEvent\/entry\/349803\" data-event-id=\"349803\" id=\"349803\">\n<div class=\"story\">\n<p>\n                Pace vs. Top Order\n            <\/p>\n<div class=\"sub-text\">\n<p> LSG will rely on their pace battery\u2014including Mohammad Shami, Mohsin Khan, and Prince Yadav\u2014to expose RCB\u2019s middle order, which has shown a tendency to collapse under pressure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"time-list cue-live-event live-event-border\" data-happening=\"keyevent\" data-event-publish-date=\"2026-05-07T18:02:13.000+0530\" data-event-uri=\"https:\/\/sportstar.thehindu.com\/cricket\/ipl\/lsg-vs-rcb-live-score-lucknow-super-giants-royal-challengers-bengaluru-ipl-2026-live-updates-7-may\/article70950907.ece\/liveEvent\/entry\/349802\" data-event-id=\"349802\" id=\"349802\">\n<div class=\"story\">\n<p>\n                RCB\u2019s Bowling Strength\n            <\/p>\n<div class=\"sub-text\">\n<p>The visitor\u2019s success has been anchored by their new-ball pair, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood, who have combined for 25 wickets this season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"time-list cue-live-event live-event-border\" data-happening=\"keyevent\" data-event-publish-date=\"2026-05-07T17:47:50.000+0530\" data-event-uri=\"https:\/\/sportstar.thehindu.com\/cricket\/ipl\/lsg-vs-rcb-live-score-lucknow-super-giants-royal-challengers-bengaluru-ipl-2026-live-updates-7-may\/article70950907.ece\/liveEvent\/entry\/349818\" data-event-id=\"349818\" id=\"349818\">\n<div class=\"story\">\n<p>\n                Maiden Over Specialist\n            <\/p>\n<div class=\"sub-text\">\n<p>Mohsin Khan has already bowled three wicket-maidens this season, a rare feat that highlights his threat with the new ball on the Lucknow surface.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"time-list cue-live-event live-event-border\" data-happening=\"keyevent\" data-event-publish-date=\"2026-05-07T17:34:59.000+0530\" data-event-uri=\"https:\/\/sportstar.thehindu.com\/cricket\/ipl\/lsg-vs-rcb-live-score-lucknow-super-giants-royal-challengers-bengaluru-ipl-2026-live-updates-7-may\/article70950907.ece\/liveEvent\/entry\/349816\" data-event-id=\"349816\" id=\"349816\">\n<div class=\"story\">\n<p>\n                RCB\u2019s Consistency\n            <\/p>\n<div class=\"sub-text\">\n<p>Even with Phil Salt out for medical scans, RCB looks formidable. Virat Kohli is currently within striking distance of the Orange Cap and thrives in these types of difficult batting conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"time-list cue-live-event live-event-border\" data-happening=\"keyevent\" data-event-publish-date=\"2026-05-07T17:28:23.000+0530\" data-event-uri=\"https:\/\/sportstar.thehindu.com\/cricket\/ipl\/lsg-vs-rcb-live-score-lucknow-super-giants-royal-challengers-bengaluru-ipl-2026-live-updates-7-may\/article70950907.ece\/liveEvent\/entry\/349801\" data-event-id=\"349801\" id=\"349801\">\n<div class=\"story\">\n<p>\n                Concern over Rishabh Pant\n            <\/p>\n<div class=\"sub-text\">\n<p>Despite scoring a century in this fixture last season, the LSG captain has struggled for rhythm this year, scoring 204 runs at a strike rate of 128.30.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"time-list cue-live-event live-event-border\" data-happening=\"keyevent\" data-event-publish-date=\"2026-05-07T17:18:23.000+0530\" data-event-uri=\"https:\/\/sportstar.thehindu.com\/cricket\/ipl\/lsg-vs-rcb-live-score-lucknow-super-giants-royal-challengers-bengaluru-ipl-2026-live-updates-7-may\/article70950907.ece\/liveEvent\/entry\/349799\" data-event-id=\"349799\" id=\"349799\">\n<div class=\"story\">\n<p>\n                Contrasting Fortunes\n            <\/p>\n<div class=\"sub-text\">\n<p> RCB enters as the most complete side of the tournament, looking to climb to the top of the table. Conversely, LSG has struggled with consistency and sits at the bottom of the rankings (#10).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"time-list cue-live-event live-event-border\" data-happening=\"keyevent\" data-event-publish-date=\"2026-05-07T17:12:36.000+0530\" data-event-uri=\"https:\/\/sportstar.thehindu.com\/cricket\/ipl\/lsg-vs-rcb-live-score-lucknow-super-giants-royal-challengers-bengaluru-ipl-2026-live-updates-7-may\/article70950907.ece\/liveEvent\/entry\/349820\" data-event-id=\"349820\" id=\"349820\">\n<div class=\"story\">\n<p>\n                Home Struggles\n            <\/p>\n<div class=\"sub-text\">\n<p>LSG currently holds a record of 13 wins and 20 defeats at home. This is the worst win-loss ratio of any active IPL team in their own stadium, making the \u201chome advantage\u201d almost non-existent for them tonight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"time-list cue-live-event live-event-border\" data-happening=\"keyevent\" data-event-publish-date=\"2026-05-07T17:06:19.000+0530\" data-event-uri=\"https:\/\/sportstar.thehindu.com\/cricket\/ipl\/lsg-vs-rcb-live-score-lucknow-super-giants-royal-challengers-bengaluru-ipl-2026-live-updates-7-may\/article70950907.ece\/liveEvent\/entry\/349798\" data-event-id=\"349798\" id=\"349798\">\n<div class=\"story\">\n<p>\n                Team Standings\n            <\/p>\n<div class=\"sub-text\">\n<p>RCB enters the match as the defending champion looking for a top-two finish, while LSG is currently bottom of the table.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"time-list cue-live-event live-event-border\" data-happening=\"keyevent\" data-event-publish-date=\"2026-05-07T17:00:56.000+0530\" data-event-uri=\"https:\/\/sportstar.thehindu.com\/cricket\/ipl\/lsg-vs-rcb-live-score-lucknow-super-giants-royal-challengers-bengaluru-ipl-2026-live-updates-7-may\/article70950907.ece\/liveEvent\/entry\/349797\" data-event-id=\"349797\" id=\"349797\">\n<div class=\"story\">\n<p>\n                Welcome\n            <\/p>\n<div class=\"sub-text\">\n<p>Welcome to Sportstar\u2019s Live Blog of the LSG vs RCB IPL 2026 game.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"publish-time\" id=\"end-of-article\">Published on May 07, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/sportstar.thehindu.com\/cricket\/ipl\/lsg-vs-rcb-live-score-lucknow-super-giants-royal-challengers-bengaluru-ipl-2026-live-updates-7-may\/article70950907.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LSG vs RCB: Follow for all live score updates and highlights from the IPL 2026 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru happening at the Ekana Stadium\u00a0on Thursday. 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