LSG vs RCB – Toss Update, Match Prediction and Playing XI

Check out the playing XI, toss result, pitch report, and match prediction for today’s LSG vs RCB IPL 2025 clash. Stay updated with key match insights and expert analysis.

For Royal Challengers Bengaluru, everything hinges on tonight. One final league-stage match, and a win is all they need to lock in a place in Qualifier 1. Finishing in the top two would be massive—it gives them the cushion of a second chance in the playoffs. But first, they have to get past Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium.  

The equation is clear after recent results, with Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans slipping up. If RCB win tonight, they’re in the top two. And if they win big, they could even finish at the summit of the points table. That’s a huge incentive. But their buildup hasn't been ideal—RCB are coming off a 42-run defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad, a result that was as humbling as it was unexpected. Now, it’s all about bouncing back, fast.  

But Lucknow won’t just roll over. They may already be out of playoff contention, but there’s still pride to play for—and the chance to end their season on a high. With a batting lineup featuring Mitch Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, and Aiden Markram—all of whom have racked up over 450 runs this season—LSG have the firepower to spoil the party. That’s especially worrying for an RCB bowling attack that’s missing key names like Josh Hazlewood and Lungi Ngidi. 

LSG vs RCB Toss Update 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and opted to bowl first.

LSG vs RCB Starting XI 

Both teams have a strong squad, and their Playing 11 is expected to feature some of the best names in world cricket. Here's a look at the possible lineups for LSG and RCB: 

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): Mitch Marsh, Nicolas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Himmat Singh, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Akash Singh, Prince Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan  

Impact Subs: Digvesh Singh, M Siddharth 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Swastik Chikara, Rajat Patidar, Romario Shepherd, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal   

Impact Subs: Suyash Sharma, Swapnil Singh, Liam Livingstone 

LSG vs RCB Match Prediction 

This is it—the final league game of IPL 2025, and it’s all on the line for RCB. A win tonight, and they lock in a top-two finish. But memories of their last outing at the Ekana Stadium aren’t exactly fond—they were thumped by 42 runs by SRH. That said, the equation is very different this time around. 

RCB will be up against the hosts Lucknow Super Giants, who are struggling badly themselves. LSG are on a four-match losing streak and clearly low on momentum. So, despite that previous defeat in Lucknow, RCB will back themselves to bounce back, get the job done, and book that all-important Qualifier 1 clash with Punjab Kings. Everything's at stake—and RCB knows it’s time to deliver.