LSG VS RCB Match 59 Preview & Dream11 Prediction IPL 2025
1. Match Details
• Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Match 59, IPL 2025
• Date: Friday, 9 May 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground, Lucknow
• Live on: Star Sports Network & JioCinema
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2. Pitch Report – Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground
The B Ground at Ekana has generally provided balanced conditions.
• Pitch Type: Slower surface with good assistance for spinners.
• Average First Innings Score: Around 155–165
• Batting 2nd: Chasing teams have had more success here in evening matches.
• Key Factors: Dew can influence the latter half, so the toss will play a big role.
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3. Weather Report
• Temperature: Around 30°C at start time, reducing to 26°C by late evening
• Humidity: Around 55–60%
• Chances of Rain: 0% – Clear skies expected
• Dew: High possibility post 9 PM
4. Head-to-Head Record
• Total Matches Played: 5
• Lucknow Super Giants: 2 Wins
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 3 Wins
• Last 5 Encounters:
• RCB won – 3
• LSG won – 2
• No draws or washouts
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5. Team Squads
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Squad 2025
Batsmen: Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Himmat Singh, Matthew Breetzke
All-Rounders: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Arshin Kulkarni, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, 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, Mayank Yadav, Prince Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Shamar Joseph
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Squad 2025
Batsmen: Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Swastik Chikara, Tim David, Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethell
All-Rounders: Krunal Pandya, Liam Livingstone, Manoj Bhandage, Mohit Rathee, Romario Shepherd, Swapnil Singh
Wicketkeepers: Jitesh Sharma, Phil Salt
Bowlers: Abhinandan Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Lungi Ngidi, Nuwan Thushara, Rasikh Salam, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal
6. Key Player Watch
Lucknow Super Giants
• Rishabh Pant (C): In excellent form this season with impactful finishing.
• Aiden Markram: Reliable top-order option who also brings handy off-spin.
• Shamar Joseph: Express pace threat on any surface.
• Ravi Bishnoi: Economical and attacking spinner ideal for the Lucknow pitch.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
• Virat Kohli: Consistent and hungry for runs.
• Liam Livingstone: Explosive batter and capable part-time spinner.
• Josh Hazlewood: Tight bowling with the new ball and in death overs.
• Krunal Pandya: Multi-utility player on slower surfaces.
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7. Probable Playing XI
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
1. Matthew Breetzke
2. David Miller
3. Aiden Markram
4. Rishabh Pant (C & WK)
5. Nicholas Pooran
6. Mitchell Marsh
7. Shahbaz Ahmed
8. Shardul Thakur
9. Ravi Bishnoi
10. Shamar Joseph
11. Mayank Yadav
Impact Sub: Ayush Badoni / Akash Deep
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
1. Devdutt Padikkal
2. Phil Salt (WK)
3. Rajat Patidar (C)
4. Virat Kohli
5. Liam Livingstone
6. Tim David
7. Krunal Pandya
8. Romario Shepherd
9. Josh Hazlewood
10. Yash Dayal
11. Suyash Sharma
Impact Sub: Jitesh Sharma / Bhuvneshwar Kumar
8. Dream11 Fantasy Prediction
Dream11 Team Suggestion
Wicketkeepers: Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, Phil Salt
Batsmen: Virat Kohli (C), David Miller, Aiden Markram
All-Rounders: Liam Livingstone (VC), Krunal Pandya
Bowlers: Ravi Bishnoi, Shamar Joseph, Josh Hazlewood
Top Picks
• Captain Choice: Virat Kohli
• Vice-Captain Choice: Liam Livingstone
• Differential Picks: Mayank Yadav, Ayush Badoni, Suyash Sharma
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9. Final Prediction
Both teams are battling for playoff contention. LSG has a strong bowling unit and the home advantage, while RCB relies on a powerful top order led by Kohli. The key will be how LSG handles RCB’s top 4 and how RCB tackles spin on this surface.
• Toss Winner: Likely to bowl first due to dew
• Match Winner Prediction: Lucknow Super Giants – thanks to stronger spin attack and home familiarity
