The IPL 2025 action continues with a thrilling clash between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 59 on May 9, 2025, at the Ekana Stadium, Lucknow. Both teams are pushing hard for a spot in the playoffs, making this a high-stakes contest for fantasy players and fans alike.
📅 Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | LSG vs RCB – Match 59, IPL 2025 |
| Date | Friday, May 9, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium, Lucknow |
| Live Streaming | Star Sports Network, JioCinema |
🏟️ Pitch & Weather Report
| Factor | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pitch Nature | Slow track; assists spinners as game progresses |
| Ideal Strategy | Bat first; defend with spin in 2nd innings |
| Avg 1st Inn Score | 165+ |
| Weather | Clear skies, 30°C+, low humidity |
🔥 LSG vs RCB Dream11 Fantasy Team
| Role | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Wicketkeeper | KL Rahul (C) | LSG |
| Batter | Virat Kohli | RCB |
| Batter | Faf du Plessis | RCB |
| Batter | Deepak Hooda | LSG |
| All-Rounder | Glenn Maxwell | RCB |
| All-Rounder | Marcus Stoinis | LSG |
| All-Rounder | Krunal Pandya | LSG |
| Bowler | Mohammed Siraj | RCB |
| Bowler | Ravi Bishnoi | LSG |
| Bowler | Harshal Patel | RCB |
| Bowler | Mark Wood | LSG |
Captain: Glenn Maxwell
Vice-Captain: KL Rahul
🌟 Top Fantasy Picks
| Player | Why Pick Them? |
|---|---|
| KL Rahul | In form, plays anchor, great option for consistency |
| Glenn Maxwell | Impact all-rounder; quick runs and wicket threat |
| Virat Kohli | IPL 2025’s top run-getter for RCB so far |
| Ravi Bishnoi | Leg-spinner with good control on spin-friendly pitch |
| Krunal Pandya | Offers value as a finisher + economical overs |
🧾 Probable Playing XIs
🟦 Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
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KL Rahul (C & WK)
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Quinton de Kock
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Deepak Hooda
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Marcus Stoinis
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Nicholas Pooran
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Krunal Pandya
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Ravi Bishnoi
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Mark Wood
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Mohsin Khan
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Amit Mishra
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Yash Thakur
🟥 Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
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Faf du Plessis (C)
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Virat Kohli
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Rajat Patidar
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Glenn Maxwell
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Dinesh Karthik (WK)
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Mahipal Lomror
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Wanindu Hasaranga
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Harshal Patel
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Mohammed Siraj
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Karn Sharma
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Reece Topley
📊 Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | LSG Wins | RCB Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2 | 3 |
🔮 Match Prediction
Both teams come in with momentum. LSG will enjoy the home advantage and spin conditions, while RCB rely heavily on their top order. Expect a tight game with spin bowlers and all-rounders deciding the outcome.
Predicted Winner: Lucknow Super Giants (home pitch advantage)
Fantasy Tip: Prioritize spinners and batting all-rounders