Match OverviewTo keep their hopes alive to confirm a playoff berth, Lucknow Super Giants cannot afford to drop points when they take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match No. 59 of the IPL 2025 on Friday, May 9, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.Notably, the Super Giants are currently holding the seventh position of the points table, and the Rishabh Pant-led side is in desperate need of a win. Having suffered four defeats from their last five games, LSG need to push themselves to get back to winning ways. The best they can do now is win all their remaining matches, finish on 16 points, and hope that some results fall in their favour.For RCB, the road ahead is slightly easier as they require just one more win to confirm their qualification. Notably, if they win two out of their remaining three games, they guarantee a top-two finish. Rajat Patidar has led his troops brilliantly in his debut year as captain. With this being another away game, RCB will look to better their record on the road.LSG vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Also Check LSG vs RCB Dream11 PredictionMatch Details: Match Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Match 59, IPL 2025 Venue BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow Date & Time (IST) Friday, May 09, 7:30 PM Live Broadcast and Streaming Details JioStar Network Channels, JioHotstar (App & Website)Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch ReportThe track at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow has been balanced for both batters and bowlers. While the batters might have an upper hand, pacers and spinners will get assistance as the match progresses. The venue hasn't produced consistent high-scoring games this season so far. The team that wins the toss will look to bowl first and chase down the target later. The weather is expected to be pleasant, with the temperature reaching a maximum of 37 degrees on the match day.Also Check : LSG vs RCB Live Score, Match 59Head-to-Head RecordMatches Played 05 Won by Lucknow Super Giants 02 Won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru 03 Tied 00 No Result 00 First-ever Fixture April 19, 2022 Most-recent Fixture April 02 , 2024LSG vs RCB Probable Playing 11Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (captain & wicketkeeper), Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Akash Maharaj Singh, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Prince YadavImpact Player: Mitchell MarshRoyal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (captain), Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazelwood, Yash DayalImpact Player: Mayank AgarwalLSG vs RCB Probable Best PerformersProbable Best Batter PredictionVirat Kohli (RCB)Virat Kohli (Source: Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images)Star RCB batter Virat Kohli is currently fourth in the list of highest run-getters in the ongoing IPL 2025 season, and could once again make his bat do all the talking. The 36-year-old has smashed 505 runs in 11 matches so far in the competition, including seven fifties. Kohli can prove to be a massive threat to LSG in the upcoming game. Notably, the veteran batter has smashed 139 runs in five innings against LSG since 2022.Also Check : IPL 2025 Orange CapProbable Best Bowler PredictionJosh Hazelwood (RCB)Josh Hazlewood. (Photo source: X)Ace pacer Josh Hazlewood has been the standout bowler for RCB this season. The Australian has picked up 18 wickets from 10 matches so far, and with that, he is currently third in the IPL Purple Cap race. Hazelwood, who missed the previous game, will be coming in fresh for the upcoming clash. The 34-year-old has been brilliant in the powerplay overs, giving his team early breakthroughs.Also Check : IPL 2025 Purple CapToday's Match Prediction: Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win the match to win the match
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