The IPL 2025 playoff race is heating up, and a huge match is to come in Match 59 on May 9, 2025, at Lucknow's Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, where Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will face off against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The match is at 7:30 PM IST, and this match is must-win for LSG, while RCB is looking to secure their playoff spot. 

Ekana Cricket Stadium Records and Stats

• Total Matches: 19
• Batting 1st Won: 8
• Batting 2nd Won: 10
• No Result: 1
• Highest Total: 235/6 by Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants in 2024
• Lowest Total: 108 all out by Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2023
• Highest Run-chase: 199/3 in 19 overs by Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants in 2024
• Lowest Total Defended: 126/9 by Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Lucknow Super Giants in 2023
• Average 1st Innings Score: 167
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 157

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LSG vs RCB: Weather and Pitch Report

For Lucknow on May 9, 2025, the weather is expected to be clear with a temperature of 28-32 °C and humidity of 60-70%. A 4% chance of rain is expected, so we should get a full match, but the dew could make it easier in the second innings for teams chasing. The pitch at the Ekana is a good one for spinners, as it slows down as the match goes on, and LSG possesses a lot of spin talent. Pacers can see some early movement off the seam, but batters need to be patient and get set to then take their opportunities. With dew becoming likely, the toss winner might bowl first in order to chase on a track that might be friendlier to batters.

LSG vs RCB: Match Preview

Lucknow Super Giants are in trouble with 10 points from 11 games, having lost three consecutive games. Rishabh Pant's bold captaincy and Nicholas Pooran's scorching 335 runs (192.52 strike rate) bring them back into contention, but their top order against pace has been wobbly. Ravi Bishnoi and Krunal Pandya's spin may take advantage of Ekana's pitch, but LSG's death bowling must be fixed. Avesh Khan and Mayank Yadav will look to shake LSG early. With only three games remaining, LSG requires a miracle run to reach the 16-point playoff line.

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru are on cloud nine with 16 points under their belt, achieved from playing 11 games with eight victories and a net run rate of +0.482. It was their grandstand of 214 against CSK, ended by Yash Dayal's edgy final over, which indicated their courage. Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar are finding form, tailor-made for the batting surface in Ekana. Mohammed Siraj's speed and Karn Sharma's spin will give LSG's troubled top order nightmares. Another victory would cement RCB's playoff position, and they're not looking to ease off.