LSG vs RCB Players’ battles: The 59th match of TATA IPL 2025 will be played between LSG and RCB at the Lucknow Super Giants’s iconic home ground (Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow). In this article, we will explore Players’ battles and IPL stats at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. The live telecast of this match will be available on JioHotstar and Star Sports.
LSG vs RCB 59th match: Who is ahead in this contest?
It has been a mixed season for Lucknow Super Giants, having won five out of their eleven matches. Lucknow Super Giants lost its last match against Punjab Kings by 37 runs. Ayush Badoni and Abdul Samad performed well with the bat, while Akash Singh and Digvesh Singh performed well and took 2 wickets each against Punjab Kings. With 10 points, LSG currently sits in seventh place on the points table.
On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have had a good season so far. They won their recent match against the Chennai Super Kings by 2 runs. With 16 points, RCB currently sit in 3rd place on the points table. Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethell and Lungisani Ngidi were the key players in this match.
In terms of head-to-head (H2H) records, the Lucknow Super Giants are ahead with 2 wins out of 5, while RCB managed to win 3 matches. Lucknow Super Giants appear slightly ahead going into this match.
LSG vs RCB Players Battle
Nicholas Pooran
Strength
Pooran is the leading run-scorer for LSG.
Weakness
Bhuvneshwar Kumar had dismissed Nicholas Pooran 2 times.
Aiden Markram
Strength
Markram has maintained his average of over 30.00.
Weakness
Aiden Markram had faced problems against Krunal Pandya and Romario Shepherd.
Ayush Badoni
Strength
Ayush Badoni has maintained his average of over 35.00 this season.
Weakness
Josh Hazlewood had dismissed Ayush Badoni two times.
Virat Kohli
Strength
Kohli is in fine form and is the leading run-scorer for RCB.
His performance is consistent.
Weakness
Avesh Khan has dismissed Virat Kohli two times.
Jacob Bethell
Strength
A perfect opener for RCB and has ability to provide stability.
Weakness
Jacob Bethell had faced a problem against Avesh Khan.
Krunal Pandya
Strength
Strong all-rounder for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Weakness
Ravi Bishnoi has dismissed Krunal once.
LSG vs RCB Top Players at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow:
Aiden Markram (LSG)
Ayush Badoni (LSG)
Digvesh Singh (LSG)
Phil Salt (RCB)
Virat Kohli (RCB)
Tim David (RCB)
Josh Hazlewood (RCB)
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB)
IPL Records at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow:
| Total Match | 19 |
| Batting 1st Won | 8 |
| Batting 2nd Won | 10 |
| Avg Score | 170-180 |
| Highest Total | 235 |
| Lowest Total | 108 |
LSG vs RCB Pitch Report, Match 54th, Indian Premier League 2025
LSG vs RCB Playing XI:
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (WK/C), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Akash Singh, Abdul Samad, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Singh, Mayank Yadav
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungisani Ngidi, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma
FAQ
Who is expected to win this match?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have a high chance of winning this match.
What is the average score at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow?
The average score at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow is between 170 and 180 runs.
What is the pitch behaviour at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow?
The pitch at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow is batting-friendly, offering some favour for pacers, making it easier for batsmen to play their shots.
