The 59th match of the TATA IPL 2025 will see Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on May 9, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST. This high-stakes clash will be crucial for both teams as they battle for a spot in the playoffs.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
The pitch at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium is generally balanced, offering good support to both batters and bowlers. The average first innings score at this venue is around 168 runs. Teams chasing have had better success here, winning 4 out of the 5 matches in the current IPL season. With temperatures expected to hover around 37 degrees Celsius, conditions will be tough for players, but there is no chance of rain, ensuring an uninterrupted contest.
RCB are likely to win the toss and opt to bowl first, considering the chasing advantage at this venue.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Akash Maharaj Singh, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Prince Yadav
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal
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RCB come into this match with strong momentum, having won their last four matches, while LSG have struggled with three consecutive losses. Given their form and the depth in their batting lineup, RCB are likely to have the upper hand in this encounter.
RCB have a strong top order with Virat Kohli in exceptional form, supported by impactful players like Tim David and Jacob Bethell. With a balanced bowling attack featuring Lungi Ngidi and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, RCB are expected to secure a crucial win to solidify their playoff position.
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