Alright fam, it’s the final league clash Match 70 of IPL 2025 and the vibes? Electric. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, May 27 at 7:30 PM IST.
Playoffs already said “bye” to LSG, but RCB? They’re rollin’ with playoff steam and a shot at Top 2. Buckle up this one’s about pride, points, and packing a punch before the knockouts.
Overview: One Team’s Last Dance, One Team’s Big Climb
LSG, led by Rishabh Pant, are outta the playoff scene 6 wins, 7 losses, campaign cooked. But hey, they just knocked out Gujarat Titans in their last outing by 33 runs, so they ain’t showing up to just shake hands.
RCB, though? They’re one win away from that sweet Top 2 spot. Sitting pretty at No. 3 with 8 wins from 13 games (one washout), they’ve got eyes on that Qualifier shortcut. But after a rough 42-run loss to Sunrisers, they’ve got a point to prove big time.
Match Details
| Fixture: Match 70, Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| Date & Time: Tuesday, May 27, 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Broadcast: JioStar Network + JioHotstar app |
Pitch Report: Chase Mode Activated
Ekana has been surprisingly high-scoring this season 188 average 1st innings total. Big boundaries, yes, but the pitch is a belter and dew in the second half? That’s your real MVP.
- Matches Played: 7
- Wins by Chasing Teams: 5
- Best Call? Win toss, bowl first. Period.
Weather Forecast
Hot, humid, and dry – classic Lucknow summer vibes.
- Temp: 34–36°C
- Rain: Zero
- Humidity: ~50%
- Dew: 100% happening
Head-to-Head: Super Tight
| Matches Played | 5 |
| Won by RCB | 3 |
| Won by LSG | 2 |
| Lost by RCB | 3 |
| Lost by LSG | 2 |
| Highest Score by RCB | 212 |
| Highest Score by LSG | 213 |
| No Result | 0 |
Current Stats & Stakes
RCB:
| Matches:13 | Wins:8 | Losses:4 | Points:17 | NRR:+0.255 |
LSG:
| Matches:13 | Wins:6 | Losses:7 | Points:12 | NRR:-0.337 |
Probable Playing XIs (LSG)
- Rishabh Pant (C & WK)
- Nicholas Pooran
- Aiden Markram
- Abdul Samad
- Ayush Badoni
- Himmat Singh
- Shahbaz Ahmed
- Akash Deep
- Digvesh Singh Rathi
- Avesh Khan
- William O’Rourke
Impact Sub: Mitchell Marsh
Probable Playing XIs (RCB)
- Virat Kohli
- Phil Salt,
- Mayank Agarwal,
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Romario Shepherd
- Tim David
- Krunal Pandya
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Yash Dayal
- Lungi Ngidi
- Suyash Sharma
Impact Sub: Rajat Patidar (C)
Key Players to Watch – LSG vs RCB
Best Batter – Virat Kohli: Dude’s been ON FIRE this season. 548 runs in 12 innings at 60.89 avg and 145+ strike rate. From ball one, Kohli’s been going beast mode. Expect another masterclass at the top.
Best Bowler – Krunal Pandya: Knows the Ekana pitch like the back of his hand. The left-arm spin king has grabbed 15 wickets in 12 games, averaging just 22.5. He’s been clutch for RCB in key moments.
Form Check: Last 5 Matches
- RCB: 3 Wins, 1 Loss,1 Draw
- LSG: 1 Win, 4 Losses
Momentum? Clearly riding with Bengaluru.
Today’s Match Prediction: RCB to Win
RCB’s got that winning rhythm, and their top order’s locked in. Kohli is smacking centuries like it’s 2016 again, and their bowling unit is quietly delivering the goods. LSG? They’ve shown glimpses, but inconsistency’s been their middle name this season. And with nothing left to play for but pride, it might just not be enough against a playoff-hungry RCB squad.
- Winner Prediction: Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Toss Prediction: Win toss, bowl first
In a Nutshell
RCB ain’t just aiming to win they’re gunning for dominance.With playoff dreams in sight, they’ll bring the fire. Expect Kohli to go big,and Lucknow to struggle to match that intensity. RCB gonna cruise past LSG and lock that Top 2 spot.
Written by RITESH SINGH
