LSG vs RCB Match Prediction, Fantasy Tips, Pitch Report, and Playing XI of 70th Match of IPL 2025

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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. 

Head-to-Head: LSG vs RCB - Who Holds the Advantage?

LSG and RCB have had some fierce battles over the years, with LSG historically holding the upper hand. With the match being played at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, LSG will have the home advantage, and their pace attack of Prince Yadav and Avesh Khan could be a major threat on a supporting track. Their batting lineup, led by Rishabh Pant, Aiden Markram, Mitch Marsh, Nicolas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, and David Miller, looks solid. On the other hand, RCB boasts an explosive batting unit, featuring Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, rajat Patidar, Liam Livingston, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David,  and Mayank Yadav. However, their greatest form and some concern with bowling attack, which often struggles in high-scoring encounters. While Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hezlewood, and Yash Dayal add depth, they’ll need to handle LSG’s aggressive top order. Given LSG’s superior bowling attack and home conditions, they might start as slight favorites. But RCB’s firepower makes them dangerous, and if their bowling holds up, an upset could be on the cards. Let’s break down their head-to-head record to see who holds the edge ahead of the IPL 2025 match:

Total Matches Played: 5

LSG Wins: 2

RCB Wins: 3

No Result/Abandoned Matches: 0

Despite LSG having the firepower of Aiden Markram, Nicolas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, Ayush Badoni and David Miller, RCB’s all-around strength and explosive players Kurnal Pandya and Romario Shephard give them the upper hand in this head-to-head contest. However, it’s always been a close battle, with both sides frequently trading blows in IPL clashes.

Recent Forms of Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru:

LSG:  W L L L L 

RCB: L W W W W

Predictions: Who Will Win the Match?

As far as fantasy cricket is concerned, LSG might have the edge with their explosive batting lineup led by Aiden Markram, Mitch Marsh, Nicolas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, Ayush Badoni, and David Miller, but RCB’s balanced squad and the presence of all-rounders like Kurnal Pandya and Romario Shephard make them a formidable opponent. Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, with its high-scoring potential, might slightly favor the batting-heavy teams, so expect a run-fest.

Injury Update:

Yes, Team LSG has facing injury issue, Mayank Yadav out of the tournament due to another back injury.

Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match, Date, Time, & Venue: 

Match: LSG vs RCB 70th Match of IPL 2025

Date: 27 May 2025

Time: 7:30 PM 

Stadium: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium   

Location: Lucknow

Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match Pitch Report:     

The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow offers a balanced pitch that challenges both batsmen and bowlers. Early in the match, the surface favors the batsmen, allowing them to play aggressive strokes with good bounce and a solid foundation. A first-innings score between 170-180 runs is generally considered competitive. However, as the game progresses, the pitch tends to slow down, providing assistance to spinners, which can make chasing more difficult. Teams chasing targets around 170-180 runs generally have a fighting chance, but anything above 190-200 can put them under pressure, especially with the slow nature of the pitch in the second innings. Overall, it’s a dynamic surface where both batting and bowling strategies need to adapt to the conditions, and a score around 200+ is often a strong target for the chasing side.

IPL Stats	Value
Total Matches	20
Batting First Won	9
Bowling First Won	10
1st Innings Average Score	167
2nd Innings Average Score	153
Highest Total	235/6 KKR vs LSG
Lowest Total	108/10 LSG vs RCB
Highest Chased	177/2 PBKS vs LSG
Lowest Defended	126/9 RCB vs LSG

Possible Playing 11 for Lucknow Super Giants:

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

Possible playing 11 for Royal Challengers Bengaluru:   

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

Lucknow Super Giants Key players:

Mitchell Marsh: 117 (64),65(39), 0 (5), 34 (24), 45 (26), 4 (6), 30 (25), DNP, 81 (48)

Aden Markram: 36 (24), 55 (38), 13 (10) + DNB, 9 (11) + DNB, 52 (33) + 2/30, 66 (45) + 1/18, 6 (6) + 1/25, 58 (31) + 0/15, 47 (28) + DNB

Nicolas Pooran: 56 (27),45 (26), 6 (6), 27 (15), 9 (5), 11 (8), 8 (9), 61 (34)

Ayush Badoni: DNB, 3 (5), 74 (40), 35 (22), 36 (21), 50 (23), 22(17), 28 (20)

William O'Rourke:  3/27, 1/31

Avesh Khan: 1/36, 0/25, 0/57, 2/42, 0/19, 3/37, 1/32, 1/32

Digvesh Singh Rathi: DNP, 2/36, 2/46, 1/48, 0/24, 0/30, 1/23

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Key players:

Phil Salt: 62 (32), DNP, DNP, 26 (23), 1 (3), 4 (4), 65 (33)

Virat Kohli:  43 (25), 62 (33), 51 (47), 70 (42), 73* (54), 1 (3), 62* (45)

Tim David: 1 (5), 2* (3), DNB, 23* (15), DNB, 50* (26), DNB

Kurnal Pandya: 8 (6) + 1/38, 1/24 + DNB, 1/28 + 73*(47), 2/31 + DNB, 2/25 + DNB, 0/10 + 1(2), 1/29 + DNB

Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 1/43, 0/55, 3/33, 1/50, 0/26, 2/26, 1/32

Josh Hezalewood: DNP, DNP, 2/36, 2/11, 0/39, 3/18, 1/36

Yash Dayal: 0/36, 1/41, 1/42, 1/33, 0/22, 0/18, 1/26

Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Fantasy Team:      

Wicketkeepers: Nicolas Pooran, Phil Salt

Batsman: Mitch Marsh, Ayush Badoni, Virat Kohli

All-rounders:  Kurnal Pandya, Romario Shepherd

Bowlers: William O'rourke, Digvesh Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood

Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Team for Today Match:

Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:     

Choice 1: Virat Kohli (C),  Romario Shepherd (VC)      

Choice 2: Josh Hazlewood (C), Nicolas Pooran (VC)

Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Fantasy Prediction Backups:   

Rishabh Pant, David Miller, Rajat Patidar, Jitesh Sharma

Disclaimer:     

The author has provided you with the above-mentioned match prediction on the basis of his research, understanding, and analysis, consider the points and make your own decision

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