LSG vs RCB Predictions: A must win game for Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will eye top two finish
This match between these two teams can determine who will finish in the Top 2 and if LSG have any chance of qualifying for the playoffs. This match will be between the best away team RCB against a team that has had a mixed season in LSG. RCB have won 6 out of 6 away matches so far this season and a win in this match will put a Q beside their name. This match will take place on 9th May at 7:30 PM IST.
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Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (LSG vs RCB) IPL 2025 Match Details
Tournament | TATA IPL 2025 |
Tournament Match No | 59 |
Format | T20I |
Match Date | 9th May 2025 |
Match Time | 7:30 PM IST |
Venue | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow |
Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (LSG vs RCB) Teams Preview
Lucknow Super Giants Preview
Lucknow Supergiants are on 10 points from 11 Matches. They have won 5 and lost 6 Matches. This match is do or die for them. Mitchell Marsh has lost his form and Nicholas Pooran has forgotten how to bat after the first few matches of the season. Aiden Markram is the most consistent batter for them. Rishabh Pant has been a Disaster and David Miller has had little to do. Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Digvesh Rathi and Ravi Bishnoi are players that they should invest in for years to come.
LSG Predicted Playing XI
Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (C) (WK), Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Digvesh Rathi, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Preview
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are having their best season since 2016. They have won 8 Matches out of the 11 they have played this season. They have won 6 out of 6 away matches this season. This will be an opportunity to make it 7 out of 7 and officially qualify for the Top 4. Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethell, Rajat Patidar are batting very well and scoring at a good strike rate. Their middle order is power packed. Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya and Romario Shepherd can win matches on their own. Their bowling is top notch as they have Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma.
RCB Predicted Playing XI
Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethell, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma
Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (LSG vs RCB) Head to Head
There have been 5 Matches between LSG vs RCB. Out of these, RCB have won 3 Matches and LSG have won 2 Matches. This will be their 6th Match against each other.
Recent Performances
LSG – L L L W L
RCB – W W W W L
LSG vs RCB Pitch Report - Match 59, IPL 2025
The pitch for this match will be a good pitch. There will be help for the spinners and they will get turns. The batters will get to score runs if they apply themselves.
LSG vs RCB Weather Report - Match 59, IPL 2025
The weather will be hot as it will be 34 degrees.
Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (LSG vs RCB) Key Players to Watch Out For
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Aiden Markram will be the key batter for LSG. He has been the most consistent batter for them. He will look to bat till the 15th over and help his team get to a big score.
Avesh Khan is the key bowler for LSG. He is in great form and is bowling yorkers and taking wickets. He will look to bowl against a very good batting line-up and take 3 wickets.
Nicholas Pooran can be the X factor player for LSG. He has had a poor last few matches but he can still hit the ball for big sixes. He will look to get his old form back if LSG are to remain in the IPL.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Virat Kohli will always remain the key batter for RCB. He is in the race for the orange cap and has made over 500 runs already. He will look to score his first 100 this season.
Yash Dayal will be the key bowler for RCB. He won them the last match against CSK and he will be full of confidence. He will look to take the Wickets of the LSG Top order.
Krunal Pandya is the X factor player for RCB. He has far exceeded any expectations the fans must have had. He has taken wickets at important moments and won matches with the bat.
LSG vs RCB Betting Odds
In the table below, check out the latest betting odds for the IPL match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, set to take place at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow on Saturday, May 9.
Match Result | Odds on 12Bet | Odds on Paripesa | Odds on 10Cric |
Lucknow Super Giants will win the match | 2.22 | 2.15 | 2.15 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will win the match | 1.71 | 1.70 | 1.70 |
According to 12Bet, RCB are the favourites to win this match as they have Odds of 1.71. LSG are the underdogs as they have Odds of 2.22.
LSG vs RCB Best Bets to consider on 12Bet
Bet | Betting Odds |
Match Winner | RCB - 1.71 LSG - 2.22 |
Highest individual score in match | >73.5 - 1.85 <73.5 - 1.85 |
LSG Top Batter | Nicholas Pooran - 4.20 Aiden Markram - 4.40 Mitchell Marsh - 4.40 |
LSG Top Bowler | Avesh Khan - 4.20 Mayank Yadav - 4.40 Digvesh Rathi - 4.40 |
RCB Top Batter | Virat Kohli - 3.20 Rajat Patidar - 4.90 |
RCB Top Bowler | Lungi Ngidi - 3.90 Bhuvneshwar Kumar - 4.20 |
LSG vs RCB Win Probability
Lucknow Super Giants are in a tricky position in IPL 2025 and every match is a must win game for them to qualify now. On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look to win every game and finish on top. Let’s analyze the win probability in various scenarios:
Scenario 1: Lucknow Super Giants wins the toss and decide to bowl first
RCB struggled batting this IPL, their middle order is not firing as expected. The win probability of Lucknow Super Giants will be 55% in this scenario.
Scenario 2: Royal Challengers Bengaluru wins the toss and decide to bowl first
Royal Challengers Bengaluru becomes a different team while chasing. The win probability of Royal Challengers Bengaluru is 65% in this scenario.
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