The IPL 2025 match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on May 9 at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, is a critical encounter for both teams chasing playoff berths.
LSG, led by Rishabh Pant, sit seventh on the points table with 10 points from 11 matches. Their explosive batting, featuring Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran and Aiden Markram, faces a balanced RCB bowling, whereas Ravi Bishnoi and Digvesh Rathi could exploit RCB’s middle order. LSG’s recent 37-run loss to Punjab Kings (PBKS) has made this a must-win game to keep their slim playoff hopes alive, needing victories in all remaining matches and a boosted NRR.
RCB, captained by Rajat Patidar, are placed at the second position on the table with 16 points from 11 matches. Virat Kohli’s consistency, Krunal Pandya’s all-round prowess and a batting lineup with so many 50+ scores this season make them formidable, though their bowling, led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar, must counter LSG’s aggressive batters. RCB’s 96.8% playoff qualification chance strengthens their confidence, but a top-two finish hinges on maintaining momentum.
LSG vs RCB Head-to-Head record
Matches Played: 05 | LSG won: 02 | RCB won: 03 | No result: 00
LSG vs RCB Match details
- Date & Time: May 9, 2:00 pm GMT/ 7:30 pm IST
- Venue: Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
Ekana Stadium Pitch report:
Ekana Stadium in Lucknow is renowned for its balanced pitch, offering support to both batters and bowlers. As the game progresses, spinners are likely to gain the upper hand, particularly on the black soil areas that provide extra grip and reduce the scoring rate. In contrast, the red soil patches can generate bounce, favouring fast bowlers early on. Dew is expected to become a significant factor in the second innings, aiding batters and making it difficult for spinners to control the ball.
LSG vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Picks
- Wicketkeeper: Nicholas Pooran
- Batters: Virat Kohli, Mitchell Marsh, Ayush Badoni, Jacob Bethell
- All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Krunal Pandya, Romario, Shepherd
- Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Digvesh Rathi, Yash Dayal
LSG vs RCB Dream11 Captain & Vice Captain
- Choice 1: Virat Kohli (c), Aiden Markram (vc)
- Choice 2: Mitchell Marsh (c), Krunal Pandya (vc)
LSG vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Backups
Ravi Bishnoi, Josh Hazlewood, Tim David, Mayank Yadav
LSG vs RCB Dream11 Team for today’s match (May 9, 7:30 pm IST):
Squads:
Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant (c & wk), David Miller, Aiden Markram, Aryan Juyal, Himmat Singh, Matthew Breetzke, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Mitchell Marsh, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Arshin Kulkarni, Ayush Badoni, Avesh Khan, Akash Deep, M Siddharth, Digvesh Singh, Akash Singh, Shamar Joseph, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (c), Virat Kohli, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushara, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chhikara, Lungi Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee
Also READ: IPL 2025 Points Table
