On Tuesday, May 27, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will play 70th Match of the IPL 2025 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The game will begin at 7:30 p.m.IST. LSG is having a hard time with four consecutive losses in their last five games where as RCB has recovered well with three straight victories.
After a slump in performance in the middle of the season, Rishabh Pant's LSG will be under pressure to perform well at home. In the meantime, Rajat Patidar's RCB appears well-balanced and is hitting its zenith at the ideal moment. This match promises high-intensity cricket as both teams aim for a late playoff push.
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, India | |
Series | Indian Premier League |
Season | 2025 |
The weather in Lucknow is expected to be clear with no rain interruptions. The temperature will remain around 32°C with moderate humidity.
The pitch at Ekana Stadium generally favors spinners, with the ball gripping and turning in the middle overs. Batters who settle early can play big innings, but a score of 160-170 could be competitive here.
LSG:
Nicholas Pooran: LSG's key middle-order striker with consistent power-hitting ability.
Ravi Bishnoi: The leading spinner who thrives on slow tracks like Lucknow.
RCB:
Virat Kohli: leading the batting charts and in outstanding form this season.
Josh Hazlewood – Crucial with the new ball and death overs with his accuracy.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Predicted XI:
Rishabh Pant (C/Wk), Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Akash Deep, William O'Rourke, Akash Singh
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Predicted XI:
Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarwal, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (Wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar
RCB hold the upper hand coming into this contest. Their recent form, especially in the bowling department, has been impressive. LSG will depend heavily on Pant and Pooran, but inconsistency remains their concern. If Kohli fires again and the bowlers contain runs in the middle overs, RCB are likely to dominate.
The team winning the toss is likely to bat first, considering the slow nature of the pitch and the pressure of chasing in Lucknow.
Josh Hazlewood (RCB): Expected to strike early and restrict LSG in the powerplay.
Virat Kohli (RCB): With current form and adaptability to spin, he's the top candidate for highest run-getter.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win – Better current form, more reliable middle order, and superior bowling depth give RCB the edge in this contest.
Wicketkeepers: N Pooran, P Salt, R Pant
Batters: M Marsh, V Kohli, A Badoni
All-Rounders: K Pandya, R Shepherd
Bowlers: B Kumar, A Khan, W O'Rourke
Captain: V Kohli
Vice-Captain: N Pooran
Wicketkeepers: N Pooran, P Salt, R Pant
Batters: M Marsh, V Kohli, A Badoni, R Patidar
All-Rounders: K Pandya, R Shepherd
Bowlers: B Kumar, W O'Rourke
Captain: N Pooran
Vice-Captain: P Salt
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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12972 |
2 |
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9999 |
3 |
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9282 |
4 |
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9276 |
5 |
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9230 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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16056 |
2 |
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13537 |
3 |
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12255 |
4 |
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11832 |
5 |
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10448 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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242 |
2 |
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221 |
3 |
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207 |
4 |
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195 |
5 |
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163 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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12 |
2 |
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8 |
3 |
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8 |
4 |
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6 |
5 |
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6 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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13906 |
2 |
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10866 |
3 |
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10480 |
4 |
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8607 |
5 |
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8113 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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9373 |
2 |
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8973 |
3 |
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7936 |
4 |
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7448 |
5 |
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7214 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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242 |
2 |
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221 |
3 |
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206 |
4 |
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152 |
5 |
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142 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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50 |
2 |
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19 |
3 |
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18 |
4 |
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15 |
5 |
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11 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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4231 |
2 |
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4223 |
3 |
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4188 |
4 |
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3911 |
5 |
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3777 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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3671 |
2 |
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3301 |
3 |
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3237 |
4 |
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3144 |
5 |
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2854 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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84 |
2 |
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82 |
3 |
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75 |
4 |
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74 |
5 |
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73 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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20 |
2 |
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17 |
3 |
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16 |
4 |
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15 |
5 |
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14 |