IPL 2025: Match 59, LSG vs RCB Match Prediction – Who will win today’s IPL match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru?

Overview

To keep their hopes alive to confirm a playoff berth, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) cannot afford to drop points when they take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)  in Match No. 59 of the IPL 2025 on Friday, May 9, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

Notably, the Super Giants are currently holding the seventh position of the points table, and the Rishabh Pant-led side is in desperate need of a win. Having suffered four defeats from their last five games, LSG need to push themselves to get back to winning ways. The best they can do now is win all their remaining matches, finish on 16 points, and hope that some results fall in their favour.

For RCB, the road ahead is slightly easier as they require just one more win to confirm their qualification. Notably, if they win two out of their remaining three games, they guarantee a top-two finish. Rajat Patidar has led his troops brilliantly in his debut year as captain. With this being another away game, RCB will look to better their record on the road. 

Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report: Batting or Bowling

The track at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow has been balanced for both batters and bowlers. While the batters might have an upper hand, pacers and spinners will get assistance as the match progresses. The venue hasn’t produced consistent high-scoring games this season so far. The team that wins the toss will look to bowl first and chase down the target later. The weather is expected to be pleasant, with the temperature reaching a maximum of 37 degrees on the match day.

LSG vs RCB Head-to-Head Record

LSG vs RCB Probable Playing 11s

Impact Player: Mitchell Marsh

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):

Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (captain), Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazelwood, Yash Dayal

Impact Player: Mayank Agarwal

LSG vs RCB Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter – Virat Kohli

Star RCB batter Virat Kohli is currently fourth in the list of highest run-getters in the ongoing IPL 2025 season, and could once again make his bat do all the talking. The 36-year-old has smashed 505 runs in 11 matches so far in the competition, including seven fifties. Kohli can prove to be a massive threat to LSG in the upcoming game. Notably, the veteran batter has smashed 139 runs in five innings against LSG since 2022. 

Probable Best Bowler – Josh Hazelwood

Ace pacer Josh Hazlewood has been the standout bowler for RCB this season. The Australian has picked up 18 wickets from 10 matches so far, and with that, he is currently third in the IPL Purple Cap race. Hazelwood, who missed the previous game, will be coming in fresh for the upcoming clash. The 34-year-old has been brilliant in the powerplay overs, giving his team early breakthroughs.

Today’s Match Prediction: Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win the match

Scenario 1

If Lucknow Super Giants bowl first:

• RCB PP: 40-50
• RCB Total: 160-170
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win

Scenario 2

If Royal Challengers Bengaluru bowl first:

• LSG PP: 50-60
• LSG Total: 150-160
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.