The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is returning with exciting cricket action, which is all set to begin on April 22, 2025. This season holds the promise of exciting matches, fierce rivalries, and memorable performances by the best cricketers in the world. Fans globally are eagerly waiting to watch and support their favorite teams. From watching television to streaming online, here is a complete guide to IPL 2025 

• Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
• Date & Time: Friday, May 9, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Players Battle
Virat Kohli vs Ravi Bishnoi
Kohli's spin wizardry will be put to the test against Bishnoi's misleading googlies.

Mitchell Marsh vs Josh Hazlewood
An Australian teammate face-off, with Marsh's aggressive batting skill going up against Hazlewood's accurate bowling.

Nicholas Pooran vs Yash Dayal
Pooran's big-hitting ability will be matched against Dayal's restrictive left-arm pace.

Rishabh Pant vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Pant's aggressive batting style will challenge Bhuvneshwar's swing and control during the powerplay.

David Miller vs Suyash Sharma
Miller's skills and power-hitting will be put to the test against the young leg-spinner's variations.

Also read: PSL 2025: PES vs KAR Match 27 - A Head to Head breakdown

Lucknow Super Giants Playing XI 
Aiden Markaram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Digvesh Rathi

Impact Player: Akash Singh

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XI
Virat Kohli, Phil Salt/ Jacob Bethell, Mayank Agarwal, Rajat Patidar, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi/ Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal

Impact Player: Suyash Sharma