LSG VS RCB Match 70 Preview & Dream11 Prediction IPL 2025
IPL 2025 – Match 70 Preview
Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground, Lucknow
Date & Time: May 27, 2025 | 7:30 PM IST
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1. Match Details
• Fixture: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
• Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground, Lucknow
• Date & Time: May 27, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
• Match Number: 70 (Final league stage match of IPL 2025)
2. Pitch Report – Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground
The pitch at the Ekana Stadium’s B Ground is traditionally slow and dry, offering decent assistance to spinners. Batting can be tricky, especially in the first innings. The average first innings score hovers around 155-165. Pacers who can vary their pace and bowl cutters will be vital. Chasing teams have had a better record here.
• Batting Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult (especially first innings)
• Spin Assistance: High
• Dew Factor: Slight dew expected in the second half
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3. Weather Report – May 27, 2025
• Temperature: 30°C (drops to 26°C in the evening)
• Humidity: 60%
• Wind Speed: 10 km/h
• Rain Prediction: No rain forecast – clear skies expected
Ideal weather conditions for a complete game of cricket.
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4. Head-to-Head Record (LSG vs RCB)
• Total Matches: 5
• LSG Wins: 2
• RCB Wins: 3
• No Results: 0
Last 5 Meetings:
RCB has a 3-2 advantage and won the most recent clash between these sides. However, LSG will be looking to equalize the record at home.
5. Team Squads Overview
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG Squad – IPL 2025)
Batsmen: Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Himmat Singh, Matthew Breetzke
All-Rounders: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Arshin Kulkarni, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shardul Thakur, Yuvraj Chaudhary
Wicketkeepers: Aryan Juyal, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (C)
Bowlers: Akash Deep, Akash Singh, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Rathi, M Siddharth, Prince Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Shamar Joseph, Will O’Rourke
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB Squad – IPL 2025)
Batsmen: Mayank Agarwal, Rajat Patidar (C), Swastik Chikara, Tim David, Virat Kohli
All-Rounders: Krunal Pandya, Liam Livingstone, Manoj Bhandage, Mohit Rathee, Romario Shepherd, Swapnil Singh
Wicketkeepers: Jitesh Sharma, Phil Salt, Tim Seifert
Bowlers: Abhinandan Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Blessing Muzarabani, Josh Hazlewood, Lungi Ngidi, Nuwan Thushara, Rasikh Salam, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal
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6. Key Players to Watch
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
• Rishabh Pant (C): Has led from the front with both bat and glove
• Aiden Markram: Solid middle-order contributor and part-time spinner
• Ravi Bishnoi: Major spin weapon on a pitch that assists turn
• Shardul Thakur: A proven wicket-taker in middle and death overs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
• Virat Kohli: Experienced and still a match-winner in big games
• Liam Livingstone: Capable of turning matches with his hitting and part-time bowling
• Josh Hazlewood: Accurate and disciplined with the new ball
• Rajat Patidar (C): In great form this season with consistent scores
7. Probable Playing XI
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
1. Rishabh Pant (C & WK)
2. Matthew Breetzke
3. Aiden Markram
4. Mitchell Marsh
5. David Miller
6. Nicholas Pooran
7. Shahbaz Ahmed
8. Shardul Thakur
9. Ravi Bishnoi
10. Shamar Joseph
11. Akash Deep
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
1. Virat Kohli
2. Mayank Agarwal
3. Rajat Patidar (C)
4. Tim David
5. Liam Livingstone
6. Jitesh Sharma (WK)
7. Krunal Pandya
8. Romario Shepherd
9. Josh Hazlewood
10. Yash Dayal
11. Suyash Sharma
8. Dream11 Fantasy Prediction
Dream11 Top Picks:
• Captain: Rishabh Pant / Virat Kohli
• Vice-Captain: Liam Livingstone / Aiden Markram
• Batsmen: Kohli, Miller, Patidar, Breetzke
• All-rounders: Livingstone, Marsh, Thakur
• Bowlers: Hazlewood, Bishnoi, Shamar Joseph
Suggested Dream11 Team:
• WK: Rishabh Pant (C), Jitesh Sharma
• BAT: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, David Miller
• AR: Liam Livingstone (VC), Mitchell Marsh, Shardul Thakur
• BOWL: Josh Hazlewood, Ravi Bishnoi, Shamar Joseph
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9. Final Match Prediction
This is a high-stakes clash with playoff implications. RCB has had the upper hand in recent encounters, but playing in Lucknow gives LSG a home advantage. With a pitch that favors spin and RCB depending on pace-heavy attack, LSG might hold the edge if they bat second.
• Toss Prediction: Win toss and bowl first
• Winning Prediction: Lucknow Super Giants (55% edge due to conditions and balance)
• X-Factor: Ravi Bishnoi’s bowling in middle overs
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