The electrifying high-voltage encounter between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025 will be held at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on May 9, 2025. With both teams looking to make it to the playoffs, this RCB vs LSG encounter is going to be an edge-of-the-seat affair.
Match Info: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Lucknow Super Giants Today
1. Match: LSG vs RCB, Match 59, IPL 2025
2. Date: 9 May 2025, Friday
3. Venue: Lucknow Ekana Cricket Stadium
4. Time: 7:30 PM IST
5. Live Telecast: Star Sports
6. Online Streaming: JioCinema App & Website
Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report Today
The Ekana pitch in Lucknow is a one-of-a-kind surface that is difficult for batsmen, particularly in the second innings. Today’s pitch is, however, likely to support fast bowlers early with some green patches and also provide fair bounce for batsmen to play shots.
1. Type: Balanced surface; batting early, pace-friendly
2. Average 1st innings score: 160–170
3. Ideal strategy: Win toss and bowl first (dew likely in 2nd innings)
RCB vs LSG Weather Report – May 9, 2025, Lucknow
Cricket enthusiasts can breathe easy as weather in Lucknow today is sunny with no rain danger. There is no anticipated toss delay, and conditions will continue to be conducive for a complete 40-over match.
1. Rain chance: 0%
2. Temperature: 38°C at match time
3. Humidity: 22%
4. Wind: 10–14 km/h
5. Toss delay: Extremely unlikely
RCB vs LSG Head-to-Head Record in IPL
Total Play Matches: 5
RCB Wins: 5
LSG Wins: 2
RCB dominates the head-to-head battle against LSG, but both teams have experienced fierce encounters over the last few seasons.
Predicted Playing XI – Royal Challengers Bangalore & Lucknow Super Giants
RCB Playing 11 Today:
1. Virat Kohli
2. Jacob Bethell
3. Devdutt Padikkal {IMP}
4. Rajat Patidar (C)
5. Jitesh Sharma
6. Tim David
7. Romario Shepherd
8. Krunal Pandya
9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar
10. Lungi Ngidi
11. Yash Dayal
12. Suyash Sharma
LSG Playing 11 Today:
1. M. Marsh
2. A. Markram
3. N. Pooran
4. R. Pant (C) (Wk)
5. A. Badoni
6. D. Miller
7. A. Samad
8. R. Bishnoi
9. A. Khan
10. P. Yadav
11. D. Rathi
Top Fantasy Picks & Dream11 Tips for RCB vs LSG
Best Picks – Royal Challengers Bangalore:
1. Virat Kohli: Consistent form, excellent fantasy captain
2. Josh Hazelwood: Consistent form, excellent fantasy Bowler
3. Romario Shepherd: Consistent form,excellent fantasy Allrounder
Best Picks – Lucknow Super Giants:
1. A. Makaram: Consistent form, excellent fantasy Allrounder
2. A. Badoni: Consistent form, excellent fantasy captain
3. R.Bishnoi: Consistent form, excellent fantasy Bowler
Toss Prediction Today – Who Will Win the Toss
Both sides will want to bowl first because of the expected dew and early pace assistance. RCB can win the toss and choose to chase.
RCB vs LSG Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today's IPL Match
On recent form, RCB has the advantage with more even performances and strong momentum. But LSG will be desperate at home.
Prediction: Royal Challengers Bangalore to win, but look for a tough fight if LSG bats first.
F&Q
1. How many times did LSG beat RCB?
Ans. RCB and LSG have faced each other in 5 matches in IPL. Out of these 5 games, RCB have won 3 whereas LSG have come out victorious on 2 occasion.
2. Which team is better, Bangalore or Lucknow?
Ans. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have played five matches in the Indian Premier League, with RCB having a slight upper hand, winning three encounters compared to LSG’s two victories.
3. Who is replacing LSG in IPL?
Ans. The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have named Shardul Thakur as a replacement for left-arm fast bowler Mohsin Khan, who has been ruled out of the 18th season of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) due to injury.
