LSG vs RCB Match Preview

Lucknow Super Giants will face the in-form RCB at home. LSG is struggling to find batting consistency. As a result, the hosts will face an uphill battle to stop the RCB juggernaut. Virat Kohli is in sublime form, having scored four consecutive fifties for his team. The depth of the batting lineup is a significant advantage for RCB. Bhuvneshwar and Lungi Ngidi will test the hosts' struggling batting order. LSG is concerned about Rishabh Pant's poor form this season. The southpaw batter is well-known for his ability to change the game. He hasn't had much of an impact this year.

LSG vs RCB Match Details 

Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 59th Match, IPL 2025

Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Date & Time: 09th April 2025 at 07:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

LSG vs RCB Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	208
Avg 2nd inn score	204
Win% batting 1st	54
Win% batting 2nd	46

LSG vs RCB Pitch Report

The pitch at the Ekana Cricket Stadium will not be spectacular, but it will be suitable for batting, as are most Indian surfaces. However, Ekana tends to slow down in the middle overs, bringing the spinners into the equation.

LSG vs RCB Weather Report

The weather in Lucknow is expected to be warm and humid, but there is no chance of rain, so we will play a full match.  

LSG vs RCB Last Five Matches

LSG ( Lucknow Super Giants )	L L L L W
RCB ( Royal Challengers Bengaluru )	W W W L W

LSG vs RCB Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	RCB Won	LSG Won	Tie	NR
Overall	4	1	3	0	0
Last 5	4	1	3	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

LSG vs RCB Probable Playing XIs:

Lucknow Super Giants Probable Playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Probable Playing XIs

Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma (Impact Player)

Topmost Picks for LSG vs RCB Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Lucknow Super Giants

• Nicholas Pooran – Nicholas Pooran hit 31 sixes in eight matches, averaging nearly four per game. The last time Pooran played for Delhi earlier this season, his scored a whirlwind knock of 75 runs off 30 balls, including seven sixes
• Shardul Thakur –  Avesh Khan bowled well both with the new ball and in the death overs, but his economy of 11 has been a concern.

Top Picks – Royal Challengers Bengaluru

• Virat Kohli – Virat Kohli is the tournament's leading run-scorer, with an average of 63.12. He is in excellent form and has scored four consecutive half-centuries before this match.
• Lungi Ngidi –  Lungi Ngidi has kept the middle overs tight, taking 12 wickets at 6.25.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for LSG vs RCB Dream11 Team:

Nicholas Pooran(C), Jitesh Sharma, Virat Kohli, Mitchell Marsh, Ayush Badoni, Aiden Markram, Krunal Pandya(VC), Romario Shepherd, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Mayank Yadav, Lungi Ngidi

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for LSG vs RCB Dream11 Team:

Nicholas Pooran, Jitesh Sharma, Virat Kohli(C), Mitchell Marsh, Ayush Badoni, Aiden Markram(VC), Krunal Pandya, Tim David, Akash Maharaj Singh, Mayank Yadav, Lungi Ngidi

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Nicholas Pooran, Virat Kohli

Vice-captain – Aiden Markram, Krunal Pandya

Wicketkeeper – Nicholas Pooran

LSG vs RCB Probable Winners:

Despite having a strong batting lineup, LSG's current performance raises a lot of questions. Their bowlers are struggling and lack the ability to win. RCB, on the other hand, has a few consistent match-winners in their batting lineup, as well as a couple of bowlers who have the potential to change the game. In our match prediction, RCB will have an advantage and will start as a favorite. Considering the team combination, Royal Challengers Bengaluru is expected to win this match.