IPL 2026 Super Sunday: LSG vs GT and MI vs RCB Live Today April 12

Sunday, April 12 is delivering exactly what cricket fans live for — a proper double-header in IPL 2026. Two matches, two different stories, and enough cricket to keep you glued to the screen all evening. Lucknow Super Giants host Gujarat Titans at 3:00 PM, and then the night game throws up one of the tournament’s biggest rivalries as Mumbai Indians take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Wankhede and Watch free IPL 2026 live streaming. Big day.

Match 19: LSG vs GT, Ekana Stadium Lucknow, 3:00 PM

LSG are sitting at 5th on the IPL 2026 points table with 4 points from 3 games. GT are below them at 7th with just 2 points from 3. Both sides need a win badly, and playing at home gives Lucknow an obvious edge. The Ekana pitch tends to offer something early for the pacers, but it flattens out nicely for batting as the game progresses.

Form and Head to Head

LSG have been inconsistent but have shown strong recent form — W, L, L, W, W in their last five outings. GT’s run coming in is ugly: L, L, L, L, W. That’s four straight losses before a solitary win. They’re going to need a big performance from Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan upfront to get anything going here.

The head-to-head record over the last five IPL meetings also tilts firmly in Lucknow’s favour:

LSG have won the last three in a row. Check the LSG squad and fixture details for their full lineup going into this one.

Players to Watch: LSG vs GT

LSG batting looks solid with Mitchell Marsh (396 runs, SR 151.14) and Aiden Markram (315 runs, SR 149.28) both in terrific form across the last 10 matches. Rishabh Pant is captaining the side and will be expected to anchor the innings at some point.

GT’s batting depends heavily on Shubman Gill (454 runs, avg 56.75) and Sai Sudharsan (440 runs, SR 160.58) — these two have been their most consistent contributors all season.

Bowling-wise, Avesh Khan leads LSG with 11 wickets from 9 matches, while Prasidh Krishna has been GT’s standout with 15 wickets from 10 matches. Rashid Khan’s economy of 8.68 makes him a difficult man to score off in the middle overs.

For a deeper look at GT’s roster, the Gujarat Titans squad page has everything laid out.

Match 20: MI vs RCB, Wankhede Stadium, 7:00 PM

The night game is the one everyone’s been waiting for. MI vs RCB at Wankhede is always theatre. Two of the most followed franchises in world cricket, and tonight one of them is flying while the other is struggling to find their feet.

RCB are 3rd on the table with 4 points and a stunning NRR of +1.231. They’ve won four of their last five. MI, meanwhile, are 8th with 2 points and an NRR of -0.715 — they’re deep in trouble and need results starting today.

Check the full IPL 26 schedule to see where both teams go from here.

Form and Head to Head

RCB’s momentum is real: W, W, W, W, L in their last five. MI have been up and down — W, L, W, L, L. The recent H2H record isn’t on MI’s side either:

For the full head-to-head story between these two, the RCB vs MI rivalry timeline goes through every encounter in detail.

Players to Watch: MI vs RCB

Virat Kohli leads all batters in this fixture’s recent form — 464 runs from 10 matches at an average of 51.56. Phil Salt has been aggressive at the top, and together they’re giving RCB explosive starts. Suryakumar Yadav (417 runs, SR 166.8) and Rohit Sharma are MI’s best hope with the bat.

The bowling battle is fascinating. Jasprit Bumrah (13 wickets, Econ 6.42) is without question the best bowler on the park tonight. Josh Hazlewood has been lethal for RCB — 12 wickets from just 5 matches. If Bumrah and Hazlewood both land on a good day, the batters from both sides are going to have a tough evening.

For live coverage tonight, the IPL 2026 live streaming guide has all the broadcast and streaming info you need.

Today’s Double Header at a Glance

What to Expect Today

LSG should have the edge over a GT side that’s lost four in a row. Home ground, better head-to-head record, and stronger batting form all point Lucknow’s way — but Gill and Rashid Khan can change any match on their day.

The MI vs RCB contest is harder to call. RCB are in brilliant form and Kohli looks unstoppable right now. But Wankhede is MI’s den, and Bumrah in a home game is a completely different proposition. If MI’s top order fires, this could go either way.

FAQs

What time does LSG vs GT start today?

Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans begins at 3:00 PM local time at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on April 12, 2026.

What time does MI vs RCB start tonight?

Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru starts at 7:00 PM at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

Who leads the head to head between LSG and GT?

LSG have won the last three meetings in a row, including both 2025 encounters. They hold the recent advantage clearly.

Who is in better form ahead of MI vs RCB?

RCB are in significantly better form, having won four of their last five matches compared to MI’s two wins in five.

Who are the key players to watch in today’s double header?

Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Rashid Khan, Mitchell Marsh, and Suryakumar Yadav are the six names that could decide both matches today.

Where can I watch both matches live today?

The IPL 2026 live streaming guide covers all the channels and streaming platforms broadcasting today’s games.