IPL 2025: LSG vs RCB Match 59 Overview – Pitch Report, Playing XI & Head-to-Head
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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will host Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a Match 59 of the ongoing IPL 2025 at their home ground, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, on Friday, May 09.
LSG is in seventh place on the points table with 10 points out of 11 matches played. They are currently suffering from three back-to-back losses. In their previous game, they lost to PBKS by 37 runs. In this match, they will be looking to make a comeback from their recent defeats. The upcoming matches will be crucial for LSG to qualify for the playoffs.
Meanwhile, RCB is in a better position on the table, and their chances of qualifying for the playoffs are stronger than other teams. They are in second place on the points table with 16 points from 11 matches played. RCB is on a four-match winning streak and will be looking to continue it in this match. There may also be an injury replacement, with Mayank Agarwal possibly playing in this match against LSG.
LSG vs RCB Match Details
| Match | Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Match 59, IPL 2025 |
| Venue | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Date & Time | Friday, May 09, 7:30 PM |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | JioStar Network Channels, JioHotstar (App & Website) |
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Pitch and Conditions
The Ekana Cricket Stadium pitch is considered one of the batting-friendly pitches, like several other grounds. The average first-innings score at this ground is around 166, but in recent matches, that score has decreased. However, this season, bowlers don’t have much assistance on this surface. The captain who wins the toss will likely choose to bowl first, as chasing would be easier later on the batting-friendly pitch.
LSG vs RCB Probable Playing XI
Lucknow Super Giants
Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (captain & wicketkeeper), Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Akash Maharaj Singh, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Prince Yadav
Impact Player
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (captain), Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazelwood, Yash Dayal
Impact Player
Mayank Agarwal
LSG vs RCB Head-to-Head Overview
| Matches Played | 5 |
| Won by Lucknow Super Giants | 2 |
| Won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 3 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Last match | April 02, 2024 |
IPL 2025 Points Table
| Pos | Team | Mat | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
| 1 | Gujarat Titans | 11 | 8 | 3 | 16 | 0.793 |
| 2 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 11 | 8 | 3 | 16 | 0.482 |
| 3 | Punjab Kings | 12 | 7 | 3 | 16 | 0.376 |
| 4 | Mumbai Indians | 12 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 1.156 |
| 5 | Delhi Capitals | 12 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 0.362 |
| 6 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 11 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 0.249 |
| 7 | Lucknow Super Giants | 11 | 5 | 6 | 10 | -0.469 |
| 8 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (E) | 11 | 3 | 7 | 7 | -1.192 |
| 9 | Rajasthan Royals (E) | 12 | 3 | 9 | 6 | -0.718 |
| 10 | Chennai Super Kings (E) | 11 | 2 | 9 | 4 | -1.117 |
Note: Points Table as on 08 May 2025 11:59 PM (IST)
