While India remains in high readiness in the middle of increased tension along the Pakistani border, IPL chairman ARUN Dhumal confirmed that accessories between Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru 9. High stations at the EKANA stadium in Lucknow promise to be key in the playoffs of the IPL 2025.
RCB will enter a high -level horse competition on four matches with a winning stripe, comfortably placed in second place on a point table with 16 points out of 11 games. Winning Thursday would virtually seal their place in Play -off. LSG, on the other hand, rotates from three consecutive defeats and sits seventh with 10 points from so many games. For them it is a meeting of Do-or-Die.
Lucknow’s campaign was disrupted by inconsistent middle order performances and Captain Rishabha Pant, who could not meet expectations as the most expensive player in IPL history, was impaired. While the first three – Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Marcram and Nicholas Pooran – showed views of sight, lacked the rest of solid support. Their bowling unit was also not able to find a combination of the winning match.
RCB, on the other hand, look much more populated. The opening couple Virat Kohli and Jacob Bethell provided a good beginnings, although the middle order remains a quiet problem. Since Phil Salt’s availability is still uncertain, the highest command may be a special responsibility. RCB Bowling fought in the absence of Josh Hazlewood during their last match against CSK, especially in death, which will focus on tightening against LSG.
Add to the list of injuries RCB, Devdutt Padikkal was expelled from the season Because of the problem with Hamstring, with Mayank Agarwal he brought as a replacement. It is necessary to see whether Agarwal slots directly to XI. Meanwhile, LSG has a net health account before the clash.
As tension cooks at national level – obvious in May 8, Dharamsala Clash between Pandjab Kings and Delhi Capitals will evoke and crowds and players evacuated to alert for air strikes –Dhumal’s assurance of match event 9. May Keeps hope of LSG alive.
LSG vs RCB: head to head
RCB leads head record to head 3-2 against LSG. LSG, however, had the upper hand at its last meeting in IPL 2024 and won 28 runs.
LSG VS RCB: Forecast weather Lucknow
In Lucknow there is a hot and humid day, with temperatures that are expected to hit 38 ° C late in the morning and remain stable in the afternoon. In the evening, mercury can dive at approximately 30 ° C.
According to IMD, the forecast is a partially overcast sky, with chances of thunder and lightning later during the day. Accuweather predicts a 6% chance of rain during the day, rising slightly to 7% at night. Temperature fluctuations are expected between 23 ° C and 39 ° C.
LSG VS RCB: Team News
RCB is waiting for Phil Salt and Josh Hazlewood, who missed the CSK clash for injuries. Lungi Ngidi has replaced Hazlewood in this game and can maintain its place if the Australian is not fit. Mayank Agarwal, Padikkal’s Rection, is for XI options, but can be released.
LSG has no concern about injury before the need to meet.
LSG predicted XI: Aiden Marcram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Raman, Rishabh Pant (C/WK), David Miller, Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Akash Singh, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Prince Yadv/Ravi Bishnoii
Impact Sub: Digvesh Rathi
RCB predicted XI: Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarwal, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Ngidi, Yash, Yash Dayi
Impact Sub: SUYASH SHARMA
or,
Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Manoj Bhandage, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Krunal Pandy
Impact Sub: SUYASH SHARMA
LSG vs RCB: EKANA Playground Report
The match will be played on the pitch 5 at the Ekana stadium, on the surface of black soil, which traditionally helps spinning. The only previous meeting between these two parties here, in IPL 2023, saw that RCB prevented 126 in a low score thriller.
In the IPL 2025, the venue hosted five games, with an average of 33.9 runs and a score at 9.1 running for more. While the Pacers raised more goals, the sproys were more economical.
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Published:
Debodinna Chakracorty
Published on:
9 May 2025
