πππππ : βLucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru β
ππππ : May 09,Friday
ππππ : 20:30 PM ISTββ
πππππ :β Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, India
ππππππππππ :β Indian Premier League, 2025ββ
RCB aim for 5th straight win
- LSG have lost 3 consecutive matches
- RCB have an in-form batting lineup
- Lucknow have won 2 of their 5 home games so far
Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
LSG vs RCB Match Prediction & Analysis
Lucknow Super Giants will take on the in-form RCB at home. LSG are struggling to find consistency in the batting department. As such, it will be too challenging for the hosts to stop the RCB juggernaut.
Virat Kohli is in sublime form and has scored 4 consecutive fifties for his side. The depth in the batting lineup is a huge plus for RCB. The likes of Bhuvneshwar and Lungi Ngidi will pose a threat to the hostsβ out-of-form batting order.
LSG are troubled by Rishabh Pantβs poor run of form this season. The southpaw batter is known for his ability to change the game. Heβs hardly managed to make an impact this year.
Along with Kohli, RCB also have the likes of Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, and Tim David in the lower order. Theyβre a solid batting unit with many match-winning players throughout the lineup.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Lucknow Super Giants Preview
Lucknow Super Giants were off to a not-so-good start with two losses from their 3 matches. They bounced back from there and won 4 of their next 5 games and looked very promising.
However, since the, LSG have lost 3 matches on the trot and are fighting to stay alive in the race to playoffs. They desperately need a win here against the mighty Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
In their last home game, LSG finished with 159 runs batting first against Delhi Capitals and lost the match by 8 wickets. In the next two games, the bowlers conceded 200+ while bowling first, and the Giants continued their losing run.
Avesh Khan and Mayank Yadav conceded runs at an economy of 15 and 14.20 respectively in their last outing while being wicketless. Digvesh Rathi has managed to find a wicket or two in almost every game but his economies arenβt any better.
There is no match-winner in the bowling attack who could put LSG on top of the game with a brilliant spell. The batting lineup is star-studded. With Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh at the top, LSG look quite strong.
Nicholas Pooran and Rishabh Pant arenβt usually expected at 3 and 4 but are a great choice in a big run-chase. Then there is the βkillerβ Miller lower down the order along the the young Ayush Badoni who made a mark for himself last season.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Preview
RCB are in great shape with 4 wins on the trot. Their star player has been in sublime form with 4 consecutive fifties and doesnβt seem to be stopping anytime soon. A win here would put the Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the top of the points table.
Rajat Patidar has tasted great success as captain of the side but seems to have lost his rhythm with the bat lately. He scored 11, 6, and 1 in his last 3 innings. Devdutt Padikkal is also struggling in the middle-order.
Openers Kohli and Bethell scored a fifty each in RCBβs last outing while Romario Shepherd scored an unbeaten 53 off 14 balls at number 7 to propel the team to a 200+ runs total. Patidar will be concerned about his middle-order performance coming into this match.
RCB needs their skipper to step up and deliver some impactful knock along with Padikkal. Kohli will need a partner in Padikkal to build a partnership in the middle overs while Paitdar can come in and play his big shots to accelerate the run rate.
Tim David is the designated finisher for RCB and with Romario Shepherd also in the picture, RCBβs batting lineup is just too deep. In the bowling department, it will be up to Bhuvneshwar Kumar to deliver early breakthroughs.
Lungi Ngidi replaced Hazlewood in the last game and delivered 3 wickets. He will be one to watch out for. Krunal Pandya is a reliable spinner for RCB. He can deliver economical spells while picking up a wicket or two.
Weather Conditions
It will be partly cloudy in Lucknow on the match day with a high of 39 degrees Celsius. There is no prediction for rain or thunderstorms and we can expect an uninterrupted match between the two teams.
LSG vs RCB Pitch Report
It is a great wicket for T20 cricket. Unlike other venues, it isnβt a one-sided affair at the Ekana Stadium and we get to see an even contest between bat and ball. TheΒ average 1st innings score in the last 5 matches here is 175 runs. It is not a winning total, however. The only score that was successfully defended on this ground is 203 runs.
Toss: To Bowl
Teams bowling first have won 4 of the 5 matches at this venue in IPL 2025Β so far. Batters have chased down some competitive totals on this ground. LSG arenβt in good touch to set a competitive total against the in-form RCB. We reckon bowling first and chasing a target of less than 200 will be a great choice.