RCB vs LSG IPL 2025: Head to Head, Playing11 & AI Prediction

By Chirag - May 09, 2025 11:27 AM
Last updated on May 09, 2025 11:28 AM

As the IPL 2025 season draws to a close, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and the dominant Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) square off in Match 59 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Friday, May 9. With the playoff race heating up, this match carries immense significance for RCB, while LSG will look to salvage some pride.

Match Details

• Fixture: Lucknow Super Giants(LSG) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru(RCB), 59 match, IPL 2025
• Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
• Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Live Telecast & Streaming: Star Sports Network & JioHotstar

Points Table Status

• LSG: 7th place, 10 points from 11 games, NRR: -0.469
• RCB: 2nd place, 16 points from 11 games, NRR: +0.482

A win for RCB will ensure their spot in the IPL 2025 Playoffs, possibly even pushing them to the top of the table. For LSG, the road ahead looks grim; even three wins in their remaining matches may not be enough due to a poor net run rate.

Weather and Pitch Report

Pitch Report – Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

With an average first-innings score of 155–165 runs, the Ekana pitch has always aided slower bowlers and spinners. Batting isn't the easiest on this surface, and teams often prefer setting a target here rather than chasing.

• Type: Dry surface, aiding spin
• Ideal Strategy: Bat first and put scoreboard pressure
• Average 1st innings score: ~160
• Dew Factor: Expected in second innings

Weather Report – May 9, Lucknow

• Temperature: 32°C (evening), dropping to ~28°C
• Humidity: ~45%
• Wind Speed: Light breeze around 10-12 km/h
• Rain Probability: 0%, clear skies expected

Perfect conditions for a full 40-over contest.

Head-to-Head Record – LSG vs RCB

RCB have had the upper hand historically in this fixture:

• Total Matches: 5
• RCB Wins: 3
• LSG Wins: 2
• Last 5 Results: RCB won 3, LSG won 2

At Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

• Matches Played: 1
• RCB Wins: 1
• LSG Wins: 0

RCB defeated LSG at this venue in 2023 by 18 runs, a stat they'll look to build upon.

Probable Playing 11

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

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1. Aiden Markram, 2. Mitchell Marsh, 3. Nicholas Pooran (WK), 4. Rishabh Pant (C), 5. Ayush Badoni, 6. David Miller, 7. Abdul Samad, 8. Avesh Khan, 9. Akash Singh, 10. Digvesh Singh, 11. Prince Yadav / Mayank Yadav

Impact Players: 1. Ravi Bishnoi, 2. Shahbaz Ahmed, 3. Himmat Singh, 4. Yuvraj Chaudhary

Note: Pant’s form is under scrutiny, and this could be a do-or-die innings for him.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

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1. Virat Kohli, 2. Jacob Bethell, 3. Mayank Agarwal, 4. Rajat Patidar (C), 5. Jitesh Sharma (WK), 6. Tim David, 7. Krunal Pandya, 8. Romario Shepherd, 9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 10. Lungi Ngidi, 11. Yash Dayal

Impact Players: 1. Rasikh Salam, 2. Manoj Bhandage, 3. Swapnil Singh, 4. Suyash Sharma

RCB have remained unbeaten away from home this season – a significant advantage going into this clash.

AI-Based Match Prediction

Taking into account:

• RCB’s red-hot form (8 wins from 11)
• LSG’s 4 losses in their last 5 games
• Lucknow’s weak home record
• RCB’s all-round dominance in both bowling and batting

Win Probability (AI Prediction):

• Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 69%
• Lucknow Super Giants – 31%

Key Players to Watch:

• RCB: Virat Kohli, Tim David, Lungi Ngidi
• LSG: Nicholas Pooran, Avesh Khan, David Miller

Conclusion

With the playoffs on the line, RCB enter the contest as clear favorites. However, LSG, playing at home, could pull off a surprise if their star-studded lineup finally clicks. As history suggests, anything is possible in the IPL.

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