Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will look to maintain their 100% win record away from home as they take on the host Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Friday. This will be a must-win game for LSG, whose chances of qualifying for the last-4 hang by a thread. A win for RCB, on the other hand, will seal their spot and solidify their position at the top of the table.
Who will find this contest? We will find out. As always, we’ve got you covered with our expert fantasy tips, match details, team lineups, and in-depth predictions for this 59th game between LSG and RCB.
Match Details
- Date: May 9, 2025
- Time: 7.30 PM
- Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- Teams: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Head-to-Head: LSG vs RCB
- Matches Played: 5
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru won: 3
- Lucknow Super Giants won: 2
- Key Statistical Insights:
- Average first-innings score at venue: 168.16 (19 matches)
- RCB won the only game that these two sides have played against each other back in 2023
- Chasing team win percentage: 52.63% (10 matches)
- Predicted Winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (55% probability)
- Match Result: This will be the first match between the sides this IPL
Pitch and Weather Report
Ekana Stadium characteristics
- Pitch Characteristics:
- While the other grounds have seen big totals, the scores here have been middling
- Only one of 10 completed innings saw a score over 200
- Pacers have found assistance in this wicket
- Potential for another score between 160 and 180
- Weather Conditions:
- Temperature: 35°C
- Humidity: 40%
- Evening match with hot conditions
- Minimal wind interference
Playing XI Probables & Impact Subs: RR vs GT (IPL 2025)
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Probable XI
- Aiden Markram
- Mitchell Marsh
- Nicholas Pooran
- Rishabh Pant (C&WK)
- David Miller
- Ayush Badoni
- Abdul Samad
- Avesh Khan
- Digvesh Singh
- Prince Yadav
- Akash Singh
- Mayank Yadav
Team Strategy: LSG has been an inconsistent team throughout, derailing their campaign. They have lost three on the bounce thanks to their batting not clicking and bowlers not performing at their best, especially concerning Mayank Yadav
Team News: Despite the loss, LSG could stick with the same playing XI
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Probable XI
- Virat Kohli
- Jacob Bethel
- Rajat Patidar (C)
- Mayank Agarwal
- Jitesh Sharma
- Romario Shepherd
- Tim David
- Krunal Pandya
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Josh Hazlewood / Lungi Ngidi
- Yash Dayal
- Suyash Sharma
Team Strategy: On the contrary, RCB has been one of the few teams that have remained consistent through the tournament. Their top order has been in fine form, and the middle order looks solid as well.
Team News: Devdutt Padikkal has been ruled out of this IPL, and his replacement, Mayank Agarwal, could be drafted into the playing XI.
Dream11 Fantasy Insights
Top Captain Choices
- Virat Kohli (RCB)
- Has scored 505 runs in just 11 innings with a SR of 143.47
- Made five fifty-plus in his last 6 innings
- Potential Points: 80-100
- Ayush Badoni (LSG)
- Been the in-form batter in recent times with four 35+ scores in as many innings
- Has already amassed 326 runs in 10 innings at an SR of 150.23
- Potential Points: 80-100
- Krunal Pandya (RCB)
- Will play against his former team, and this pitch would suit him
- Has taken 14 wickets in 11 games and scored a match-winning 73* earlier in the season
- Potential Points: 100-120
Key match-ups that should impact the fantasy picks
- Virat Kohli vs Mayank Yadav
- Nicholas Pooran vs Krunal Pandya
- Ayush Badoni vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Fantasy Tips for LSG vs RCB (IPL 2025)
- We could score between 160 to 180 once again
- Both sides have some great batters, so pick them wisely
- Have a good bowling attack
- Prioritize in-form players as your captaincy candidate
- Keep an eye out for last-minute team changes.
Our Winning Dream11 Team
Dream11 Team Building Strategy
- 4-5 Batters
- 1-2 Wicket-Keepers
- 4 All-Rounders
- 2-3 Bowlers
Team Composition: LSG 5 – RCB 6
- Wicket-Keepers: Nicholas Pooran
- Batters: Virat Kohli (C), Ayush Badoni, Jacob Bethel, Rajat Patidar
- All-rounder: Aiden Markram, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya (VC), Abdul Samad
- Bowlers: Akash Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Match Outcome Predictions
- Predicted Score: 170+ runs
- Toss Factor: Batting second has won most times here
- Winning Probability:
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 55%
- Lucknow Super Giants: 45%
Disclaimer: Fantasy predictions are speculative. Actual performance may vary.
Good Luck, Fantasy Cricketers!
