🚨 Emergency Alert: IPL 2025 Suspended
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to suspend IPL 2025 due to rising cross-border tensions. After an emergency meeting, the board cited national sentiment and growing concerns among overseas players as key reasons. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), currently in Lucknow for tonight’s match, have requested to return home. Further updates to follow.
- 🏆 Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- 🏏 Clashes: IPL T20: 59 of 74
- 📅 Date: Tuesday, May 09, 2025
- ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM PDT / 7:30 PM IST
- 🏟️ Venue: BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
The 59th match of IPL 2025 features Lucknow Super Giants taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. RCB are third in the points table with 8 wins while LSG need a win to stay in contention for playoffs. RCB edged past CSK in their last game by 2 runs, while LSG faced a 37-run defeat against Punjab Kings. This encounter promises a thrilling battle as LSG aim for survival and RCB aim for dominance.
WIN PROBABILITY
Team Head to Head Records
Results in Last 5 Years – IPL Domestic
Total Matches
5
Pitch Head to Head Records
Results in Last 5 Years – IPL Domestic
Total Matches
19
Pitch & Weather Report
Stadium: BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Pitch: Balanced pitch with early movement for pacers and decent bounce for batters. Spinners might get help in the second innings.
Highest Team Innings: 235/6 (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Lowest Team Innings: 108 (Lucknow Super Giants)
Highest Chase Score: 177/2 (Punjab Kings)
🌡️ Temperature: 32°C 🌥
💧 Humidity: 32% 💧
💨 Wind: 7 Km/h 🌬
☀️ Condition: Partly cloudy. Comfortable for a full game !
Key Points of What Fantasy Users Are Looking For
- Dream11 Fantasy Team Suggestion
- Probable Playing XI for LSG and RCB
- Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
- Pitch/Weather Insights
- Bonus Tips & Strategy
LSG Predicted Playing XI
Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (C), A Badoni, DA Miller, AK Markram, MR Marsh, Mayank Yadav, D Singh, Akash Singh, Akash Deep, P Yadav
RCB Predicted Playing XI
PD Salt, JM Sharma (wk), RM Patidar (C), Virat Kohli, Tim David, KH Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, B Kumar, Mayank Agarwal
Best Dream11 Fantasy XI Team Picks (Combined)
| Player | Team | Role | Credits | Why Pick This Player? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Pooran (C) | LSG | Wicketkeeper | 9 | Power-hitter and strong record at this ground |
| Mitchell Marsh | LSG | All-rounder | 9 | Consistent scorer with ball and bat, reliable at Ekana |
| Rishabh Pant | LSG | Wicketkeeper | 9 | Dynamic captain, consistent scoring record at home |
| Virat Kohli | RCB | Batsman | 10 | Legendary IPL record, must-pick in big games |
| Phil Salt | RCB | Batsman | 8 | Explosive opener, quick runs at top |
| Ayush Badoni (VC) | LSG | Batsman | 8 | Loves playing at Lucknow, has 50+ scores here |
| Rajat Patidar | RCB | Batsman | 8 | RCB captain, crucial anchor player |
| Krunal Pandya | RCB | All-rounder | 9 | Top wicket-taker here, handy lower-order batter |
| Josh Hazlewood | RCB | Bowler | 9 | Economical and lethal, loves Ekana conditions |
| Digvesh Singh | LSG | Bowler | 7.5 | Emerging pacer with breakthroughs in middle overs |
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
- 🧢 Captain: Nicholas Pooran – Explosive finisher with strong strike rate at Lucknow 🟢
- 🧢 Vice-Captain: Ayush Badoni 🧨 – Aggressive batting, high ceiling at Lucknow ground🟡
- 🎯 Other Options: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar
Bonus Fantasy Tips – LSG Vs RCB
- 💥 Ekana is a favourite ground for Pooran, Marsh, Pandya, Markram and Pant — all have scored 50+ runs here.
- 🎯 Krunal Pandya and Josh Hazlewood are among the top wicket-takers at this venue — expect breakthroughs!
- 🌤️ Weather: 32°C, partly cloudy. Comfortable for a full game with minimal wind interruptions.
- 🧱 Pitch Behavior: Balanced pitch with early movement for pacers and decent bounce for batters. Spinners might get help in the second innings.
- 🚨 Must-win for LSG! Expect big names to deliver under pressure.