IPL 2025: LSG vs RCB 59th Match Prediction and Preview, Head-to-Head, Pitch Report & Playing XI

kaiggy12 09-May-2025 • 09:19

LSG vs RCB Match Preview

In the 59th IPL 2025 match, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and the dominant Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face off to each other. The game is set to take place on Friday, 09 May 2025, at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. For LSG in particular, who are fighting to stay in the playoff race, the level of danger are very high.

LSG vs RCB

LSG vs RCB Recent Performance

Team Form (LAST 5 MATCHES)

Lucknow Super Giants

L L L W L

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

W W W W L

LSG have been inconsistent, losing four of their last five matches, including back-to-back defeats against Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings. Even though they scored a good 199/7 in their most recent game, but they lost to PBKS by 236/5.

In contrast, RCB are peaking at the right time. They have won in four of their last five games, including exciting wins over the Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings. RCB scored 213/5 against the CSK in thier recent match and managed to win by 2 runs. Their batters, led by Virat Kohli, and the bowlers, especially Josh Hazlewood, are in fine form.

LSG will try to take advantage of home advantage and mount a great comeback, but RCB will start the game as the favorite team between them.

LSG vs RCB Head-to-Head

02.04.24 19:30 PM

IPL

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Lucknow Super Giants

(19.4) 153/10

(20.0) 181/5

Lucknow Super Giants beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 28 runs

Total Matches: 4

LSG Wins: 1

RCB Wins: 3

RCB has won three of the last four encounters, demonstrating their dominance in this battle. RCB has been in control since LSG's only one victory early in their IPL career.

LSG vs RCB Pitch Report

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

The pitch at Ekana Stadium has always well for bowlers—especially spinners have some grip and turn. On the other hand, the surface tends to relax and encourage strike.

Average 1st Innings Score: 165

Chasing Team Record: 55% win rate

With dew expected, teams winning the toss may prefer to chase.

LSG vs RCB Playing XI Prediction

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

D Miller (C), M Marsh, A Badoni, M Stoinis, N Pooran (WK), D Hooda, K Pandya, R Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan, A Markram

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

Virat Kohli (C), Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Suyash Prabhudessai, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Harshal Patel, Josh Hazlewood, Phil Salt, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya

LSG vs RCB Prediction - Who will win Today Match

RCB have all the momentum and are performing collectively as a unit. LSG are looking unsettled, especially in the bowling department. If RCB's top order fires again, they could comfortably dominate the contest.

Best Batsman Prediction

Nicholas Pooran (LSG)

Matches: 40 | Runs: 1267 | HS: 87* | Avg: 42.23 | SR: 183.35 | 50s: 9

Pooran's power-hitting and finishing ability make him LSG's biggest hope, especially if they bat first and need a big total.

Best Bowler Prediction

Josh Hazlewood (RCB)

Hazlewood's ability to strike early and control death overs makes him RCB's key bowler.

Final Result Prediction

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will win the match.Because of their improved results in both batting and balling, RCB is expected to surpass LSG in this match.

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