IPL 2025 Match 59 will see Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on Friday, 9 May 2025. Both teams are struggling, with just two wins from eight matches, and are languishing at the bottom of the points table. LSG’s playoff hopes are slim after a heavy loss to LSG, while RCB has also failed to find form in its season, making the RR clash largely irrelevant for the standings.
Match Preview
The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are set to face the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 59 of the IPL 2025 season at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Friday, May 9. This encounter is crucial for both teams as they aim to secure a spot in the playoffs.
Match Information
| Detail | Info |
| Match | LSG vs RCB, Match 59, IPL 2025 |
| Date | Friday, 9 May 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Live Streaming | Jio Cinema/ Hotstar |
Weather Report
| Temperature– 36°C |
| Humidity– 40% |
| Wind Speed– 13 km/h |
| Chance of Rain – Clear |
Pitch Report:
Pacers have found success with the new ball, especially under lights, while spinners come into play as the match progresses. Dew can be a factor in evening games, making it challenging for bowlers to grip the ball in the second innings.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 5 |
| LSG Won | 2 |
| RCB Won | 3 |
| No Result | 0 |
Probable Playing XIs
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (WK/C), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Akash Singh, Abdul Samad, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Singh
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungisani Ngidi, Yash Dayal
Top Dream11 Picks
Top Batters:
Mitchell Marsh
Virat Kohli
Ayush Badoni
Tim David
Top All-rounders:
Aiden Markram
Krunal Pandya
Romario Shepherd
Top Bowlers:
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Avesh Khan
Digvesh Singh
Wicket Keeper:
Nicholas Pooran
Here is the Best Playing 11 for Today’s LSG vs RCB Dream11 Team looks like
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
- Batters from both sides: Mitchell Marsh, Tim David
- Captain: Virat Kohli
- Vice-Captain: Mitchell Marsh
Injury Updates
There are no injury updates as of now.
Final Match Prediction
Today’s Winner Prediction: The Team batting second to win the match
Given the chasing-friendly pitch at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, and recent form, the toss could decide the winner.
Disclaimer:
The prediction is based on the author’s analysis, current form, pitch report, and player performance. Please make your decision based on your own judgment.