LSG vs RCB: Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report, Weather, H2H Record, Match Prediction & Broadcast Details

IPL 2025, LSG vs RCB Live Updates: Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru:
 

Just over two months on from when Royal Challengers Bengaluru started off the IPL 2025 regular season with a victory, they will try to sign it off with a win as well, as they travel to face Lucknow Super Giants with the chance to seal a top-two finish with a victory. It has been a long and gruelling journey for all 10 teams, but for RCB, one that has included a lot of reasons for positivity and hope that maybe, just maybe, this could be the year the men’s team ends the 18-year-long hoodoo without an IPL title.

The key for them in their road in the playoffs will be to finish in the top two and earn two chances at qualifying for the finals, should they need it. The equation is simple, win today in the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, and leapfrog Gujarat Titans to finish second, or with a net-run-rate boost, even perhaps first ahead of Punjab Kings. The maths behind the necessity of winning is even greater: in 15 years of the eliminator-style playoffs for the IPL, only once has a team made it through the gauntlet of the eliminator to win three playoff games and lift the title. It’s a daunting task, and avoiding that fate remains in RCB’s hands.

Should LSG manage a win on Tuesday, RCB would slip to third place and be forced to play the Eliminator — a scenario reminiscent of last season, when they were knocked out by Rajasthan Royals at the same stage. With a place in the top two still up for grabs, RCB face added pressure going into this match.
 

LSG vs RCB Live Updates, IPL 2025: Lucknow probable XII

LSG Probable XII for tonight: Mitchell Marsh, Aryan Juyal, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(wk/c), Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur/Akash Singh, Akash Deep, Avesh Khan, Shahbaz Ahmed, Digvesh Singh Rathi, William O’Rourke

 

LSG vs RCB Live Updates, IPL 2025: Bengaluru probable XII

RCB Probable XII for tonight: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarawal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma(wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Blessing Muzarabani, Suyash Sharma

Pitch Report

The surface for this game is expected to be a mixed-soil pitch — a blend of red and black soil — which generally offers good conditions for batting. A recent clash at this venue between SRH and RCB turned out to be a high-scoring affair, suggesting another run-fest could be on the cards. 

Head-to-Head

RCB hold a slight edge in their rivalry with LSG, leading 3-2 in five previous encounters. Notably, RCB also won the only match played at this venue between the two sides in 2023.

Weather Forecast

There’s no threat of rain, but the heat is expected to be intense, with temperatures crossing 36°C and high humidity levels making for a sweltering evening in Lucknow.

Match Prediction

RCB looks like a more balanced team heading into this match. With the return of Josh Hazlewood strengthening their bowling attack, they are the favourites to come out on top.

Where to watch

Live coverage will be available on the Star Sports Network,