Match Info
Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Date: May 9, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground, Lucknow
Format: T20 | Match 59 of 74
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Match Analysis: Momentum vs Desperation
This fixture sees RCB, the tournament’s in-form team, take on an out-of-form LSG side fighting for survival in the playoff race.
Head-to-Head
Total IPL matches: 5
RCB wins: 3
LSG wins: 2
Team Form
| Team | Last 5 Matches | Points | Position | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCB | W, W, W, W, L | 16 | 2nd | +0.482 |
| LSG | L, L, L, W, L | 10 | 7th | -0.469 |
Predicted Playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Openers: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli
Middle Order: Mayank Agarwal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David
All-Rounders: Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya
Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal
Injury Note: Devdutt Padikkal is ruled out; Mayank Agarwal replaces him.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Top Order: Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c & wk)
Middle Order: Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, David Miller
All-Rounders: Akash Maharaj Singh
Bowlers: Digvesh Singh Rathi, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Prince Yadav
Concern: Rishabh Pant and Pooran have drastically lost form, weakening LSG's middle order.
Key Players to Watch
Virat Kohli (RCB)
Runs: 505
Average: 63.12
Fifties: 7 (most in IPL 2025)
Kohli and the Thunder go hand in hand; the feeling of excitement embarks upon him when forced to push back against the wall. Tim David (RCB)
Runs: 186
Average: 93.00
Strike Rate: 180+
Impact: Finisher role with unmatched efficiency.
Josh Hazlewood (RCB)
Wickets: 18
Economy: 8.44
Bowling Average Rank: 3rd in IPL 2025
Nicholas Pooran (LSG) Status - Match fitness to be confirmed.
Slump in Form: Only Managed To Score 61 Runs In The Last 5 Matches.
During this stage of the tournament: 349 Runs @ 58.1 Average.
Needs a turnaround to keep LSG in playoff contention.
Betting Markets & Tips
Top Betting Markets
| Market | Odds (Approx) | Pick |
|---|---|---|
| Match Winner RCB | 1.76 | RCB |
| Top Batter (RCB) | Kohli @ 3.00 | Yes |
| Top Batter (LSG) | Miller @ 11.00 | Value Pick |
| Total Sixes Over 15.5 | No (Under @ 1.90) | Go Under |
| Total Match Runs Over | 194.5 No | Under 175 is common at this venue |
| RCB Most Sixes | Yes @ 1.70 | Back RCB hitters |
Betting Odds From Stake.com
According to Stake.com, the odds for the two teams are as follows;
1) LSG: 2.05
2) RCB: 1.65
Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Type: Balanced, slightly slow
Avg 1st Innings Score: 168
Bowling Support: Good for pace in early overs, some help for spinners
Weather: Hot and dry, 37–39°C, no rain forecast
Final Prediction: RCB to Win
RCB have also benefitted from four wins in their last four matches, finally hitting form in the ongoing season. LSG, on the other hand, are hampered by a collapsing middle order and inconsistent bowling. Unless their top order produces something extraordinary, LSG is unlikely to stop the RCB juggernaut.
Toss Prediction: RCB to win and bowl first
Match Winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru
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Key Takeaways
RCB’s batting depth and bowling balance give them the clear edge.
Virat Kohli remains the best pick in any fantasy or betting market.
Betting under 15.5 sixes and under 194.5 total runs at Ekana is historically profitable.
LSG need Pooran and Pant to fire or risk IPL 2025 elimination.
