The last league match of IPL 2025 will see Lucknow Super Giants take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a game where both teams have different motivations.
LSG are already out of the playoff contention but come into this game with a confidence-boosting win over Gujarat Titans. They will look to finish their season on a positive note.
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RCB have already qualified for the playoffs but will want to bounce back from their recent loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad and will look for a top 2 finish. RCB have been in great form overall.
They won four of their last five games. LSG will hope for another strong performance from Mitchell Marsh while their bowlers will need to step-up against RCB’s powerful batting lineup.
LSG vs RCB: Head-to-head
Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have met in the IPL in 5 matches where RCB has had an upper hand in the fixture with 3 wins to LSG’s 2.
| Played | LSG | RCB | Tie/NR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2 | 3 | -/- |
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LSG vs RCB: Expected lineups
Lucknow Super Giants: Rishab Pant (c & wk), Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Himmat Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Akash Deep, Avesh Khan, William Orourke
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (c), Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarwal, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Lungi Ngidi
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LSG vs RCB: Predictions
Looking at both teams’ recent form, Royal Challengers Bengaluru clearly have the upper hand. Their batting has been outstanding.
On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants have struggled with consistency - especially in the middle order. Unless LSG’s batters and bowlers step up in a big way, it will be tough for them to beat a confident RCB side.
Based on current form, RCB are the favourites to win this match.
LSG vs RCB: Betting odds
According to Dafabet, RCB are the favorites to win the match against the LSG.
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