IPL 2026: RCB vs LSG, Match 23: Stats preview of players' records and approaching milestones

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match No. 23 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on April 15 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

RCB currently occupy third place on the points table, having won three of their four matches so far. Despite a setback against Rajasthan Royals (RR), they have recorded convincing victories over Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), and Mumbai Indians (MI). The defending champions will look to make the most of their home conditions and continue their strong run by securing another win.

On the other hand, LSG have experienced a mixed campaign, registering two wins and two losses in four outings. They went down against Delhi Capitals (DC) and Gujarat Titans (GT), but bounced back with wins over Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Heading into this contest, the Rishabh Pant-led side will be determined to regain momentum and strengthen their position in the standings.

Both teams will aim to show their strength at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium and gain some points which will give them the upper hand in the final stage of the tournament and qualify for the playoffs.

Here are the most important stats and milestones from Match 23:

RCB Players’ upcoming milestones:

Virat Kohli is just 2 sixes away from reaching 300 sixes in the IPL.
Devdutt Padikkal needs 69 runs to complete 2000 IPL runs.
Tim David requires 21 runs to reach 1000 IPL runs.
Krunal Pandya is 2 wickets short of the 100-wicket mark in the IPL.
Romario Shepherd needs 9 sixes to reach 200 sixes in T20 cricket.
Jacob Duffy is 5 wickets away from 200 wickets in T20s

LSG Players’ upcoming milestones:

Rishabh Pant is 4 fours away from reaching 500 fours in T20s.
Rishabh Pant also needs 5 sixes to complete 250 sixes in T20 cricket.
Nicholas Pooran is just 1 catch short of 250 catches in T20s.