Lucknow Weather Report: Will rain play spoilsport in the LSG vs RCB clash at Ekana Stadium?

By Sandy Verma On May 7, 2026

Bottom-table Lucknow Super Giants will be taking on high-flying Royal Challengers Bengaluru at their home venue Ekana Stadium, in match 51 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.

A defeat for the home side here would all but end their campaign in this year’s tournament, marking a disappointing run. LSG have been terrible so far, coming into this game on the back of not one or two but six consecutive defeats. Led by Rishabh Pant, the side has endured one of the most underwhelming runs in IPL history despite having several proven T20 names in the squad.

Nothing has quite clicked for them. The batting has struggled for consistency and the bowling has failed to deliver in key moments. At this stage, there is no option left but to win, and even that might not be enough to secure a playoff spot.

On the other hand, RCB have looked like a completely different unit this season. The defending champions are yet to lose a game at this venue and will take confidence from that record. They are coming into this clash after a defeat against Gujarat Titans where their batting raised a few concerns, but this is a side that has consistently found ways to bounce back.

With a balanced squad and a strong pace attack led by Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Bengaluru look well equipped to make full use of the Ekana conditions.

LSG vs RCB Weather Report

Conditions in Lucknow are expected to remain clear for the match with no major interruptions likely. The temperature during the game is expected to be around 23°C.

The weather will be pleasant compared to typical summer conditions, though players may still feel some fatigue under lights. There is almost no chance of rain, with precipitation at just 3 percent and minimal cloud cover at around 9 percent.

Overall, conditions are set to remain ideal for a full game.

Ekana Stadium Pitch Report

The Ekana Stadium has been one of the few venues in the IPL that has consistently produced low-scoring contests. The large boundaries and slightly slow surface make stroke play challenging, especially in the middle overs.

Even a total in the range of 170 to 180 can prove competitive here. The pitch tends to slow down as the match progresses, bringing spinners into the game while also rewarding bowlers who stick to disciplined lines.

While there is always a chance of a higher scoring game, the conditions suggest that this could once again be a closely fought contest with a par score rather than a run-fest.