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The final league match of IPL 2025 will see the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) host Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on May 27. The stakes are high for RCB, who need a win to secure a top-two finish and the playoff advantage that comes with it, while LSG, already out of the playoff race, will look to finish their campaign on a positive note and potentially spoil RCB’s party.
RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, have shown impressive form in recent weeks, winning four of their last five matches and climbing up the points table. Their batting, anchored by Virat Kohli and supported by the likes of Phil Salt, will be key, while the return of Josh Hazlewood strengthens their bowling attack. For LSG, under Rishabh Pant’s leadership, the season has been inconsistent, but they come into this clash with momentum after a morale-boosting win over Gujarat Titans, with Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran in good touch.
With RCB aiming for a crucial win and LSG playing with freedom, the match promises an exciting contest. Both squads boast international stars and young talent, and the Ekana pitch could offer assistance to both batters and bowlers. Expect a fiercely competitive game as RCB push for playoff advantage and LSG seek a strong finish in front of their home crowd.
LSG vs RCB Head-to-Head record
Matches played: 5 | LSG won: 3 | RCB won: 2
Match details: LSG vs RCB, IPL 2025
- Date and Time: May 27, 2:00 pm GMT/ 07:30 pm IST
- Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at this venue seems to slightly favour the batters, offering them an edge. However, fast bowlers may find some early movement with the new ball, which could lead to quick wickets in the opening overs. As the game progresses and the ball loses its shine, spinners are likely to become more influential, especially during the middle overs, where they could control the game and hunt for breakthroughs. Teams will need to quickly read the conditions and adjust their tactics, striking a balance between aggressive stroke play and cautious approach against bowlers who settle into a good rhythm.
LSG vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Picks
- Wicketkeepers: Nicholas Pooran, Phil Salt
- Batters: Virat Kohli, Mitchell Marsh, Rajat Patidar
- All-rounders: Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd
- Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Singh Rathi
LSG vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain
- Choice 1: Virat Kohli (c), Mitchell Marsh (vc)
- Choice 2: Phil Salt (c), Digvesh Singh Rathi (vc)
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LSG vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Backups
Yash Dayal, Jitesh Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Rishabh Pant
LSG vs RCB Dream11 Team for today’s match (May 27, 02:00 pm GMT)
Squads:
Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant (c), David Miller, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bisnoi, Abdul Samad, Aryan Juyal, Akash Deep, Himmat Singh, M Siddharth, Digvesh Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ayush Badoni, Akash Singh, Shamar Joseph, Prince Yadav, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Arshin Kulkarni, Matthew Breetzke, William O’Rourke, Shardul Thakur
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (c), Virat Kohli, Yash Dayal, 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, Josh Hazlewood
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