The IPL 2025 Match 59 between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is scheduled for today, May 9, at 7:30 PM IST at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. However, the match has been suspended for one week due to rising tensions between India and Pakistan. The BCCI announced this decision to ensure the safety of players and stakeholders.
Date: 9 May 2025
Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Time: 7:30 PM IST (Postponed for a week due to India-Pakistan border tensions)
Team Form and Stakes
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): Currently 7th on the points table with 5 wins and 6 losses. They have lost four of their last five matches. A loss in this match would eliminate them from playoff contention.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): Sitting 3rd with 8 wins from 11 matches. A win would secure their playoff spot, and two wins from their remaining three matches could guarantee a top-two finish.
Head-to-Head Record
In their five IPL encounters, RCB leads with 3 wins to LSG’s 2.
Pitch and Weather Conditions
- Pitch: The Ekana Stadium pitch offers a balanced contest between bat and ball, with spinners gaining more assistance as the match progresses
- Weather: The temperature is expected to reach up to 37°C with no forecast of rain.
Predicted Playing XIs
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
- Aiden Markram
- Nicholas Pooran
- Rishabh Pant (c & wk)
- Abdul Samad
- Ayush Badoni
- David Miller
- Akash Maharaj Singh
- Digvesh Singh Rathi
- Avesh Khan
- Mayank Yadav
- Prince Yadav
- Impact Player: Mitchell Marsh
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
- Jacob Bethell
- Virat Kohli
- Mayank Agarwal
- Rajat Patidar (c)
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Tim David
- Krunal Pandya
- Romario Shepherd
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Lungi Ngidi / Josh Hazlewood
- Yash Dayal
- Impact Player: Suyash Sharma
Players to Watch
- Virat Kohli (RCB): With 505 runs in 11 matches, including seven fifties, Kohli is a key player for RCB.
- Josh Hazlewood (RCB): The Australian pacer has taken 18 wickets in 10 matches, making him a vital component of RCB’s bowling attack.
- Rishabh Pant (LSG): As captain and wicketkeeper, Pant’s performance is crucial for LSG’s chances.
Match Prediction
Analysts favor Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win this match, citing their consistent performance and stronger team dynamics.
*Note: Due to the suspension of the IPL for one week, this match will be rescheduled. Please stay tuned for updates on the new match date and time.
