IPL 2025 LSG vs RCB Preview: Head-to-Head, Pitch Report, Probable XIs, Fantasy Picks And Prediction. The final league game of IPL 2025 between the Lucknow Super Giants and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, will be held at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on May 27, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST. Although RCB has already qualified for the playoffs, they will be looking to win the match to secure the joint-top position so that the qualifiers will provide them with an added opportunity. LSG has been knocked out of the playoff berth, but would be looking to win this match to end their campaign on a high by way of crushing RCB’s hopes.
Match Details
Date: 27th May, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Venue: Ekana Stadium, Lucknow.
Streaming Details: Star Sports Network and JioHotstar.
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Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 5.
RCB Wins: 3
LSG Wins: 2
Last match: LSG beat RCB by 28 runs in IPL 2024.
Pitch Report—Ekana Stadium
Ekana Stadium pitches are typically balanced, helpful to batting and bowling alike. The surface will start helping spinners a little more as the game progresses, while pacers will be licking their lips with the early seam and swing.
Weather in Lucknow: According to the weather forecast, Lucknow will be enjoying clear skies on this day with temperatures hovering around 35°C. Humidity will be moderate, and chances of rain will be very low, making for pleasant cricketing conditions.
IPL 2025 LSG vs RCB Probable Playing XI
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): Rishabh Pant (C & WK), Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, David Miller, Avesh Khan, Shardul Thakur, Akash Deep, Digvesh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, and Abdul Samad.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Mayank Agarwal, Rajat Patidar, Romario Shepherd, Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma, and Jitesh Sharma (WK).
Top Fantasy Picks
Wicketkeepers: Jitesh Sharma, Rishabh Pant
Batsmen: Mitchell Marsh, Abdul Samad, Virat Kohli, Mayank Aggarwal
All-rounders: Krunal Pandya, Shardul Thakur
Bowlers: Josh Hazelwood, Avesh Khan, Yash Dayal
IPL 2025 LSG vs RCB Match Prediction
Challengers try to secure a top-two finish, Giants will try to spoil the party and end the season on a high note. The match promises to be a highly competitive affair, and both teams have quality match winners that can define the outcome.
Prediction: RCB will take this one.
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Broadcast and Streaming Details
TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: JioHotstar app and website
