IPL 2025: Lucknow Super Giants Playing XI Against Royal Challengers Bengaluru | LSG vs RCB (Match No. 59 )

IPL 2025: Lucknow Super Giants Playing XI Against Royal Challengers Bengaluru | LSG vs RCB (Match No. 59 )

After a series of exciting matches in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League, the next match will feature Lucknow Super Giants, who will be facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru at their home ground, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The match between both teams is replayed on 9th May at 7:30 p.m. While RCB will be looking to register another victory and cement their playoff position, Lucknow will be playing for the much-needed victory, as it needs to win all of the upcoming matches to secure the playoff spot. This article will discuss Lucknow Super Giants’ expected playing 11 for the upcoming match.

Lucknow, after a promising start, has played disappointing cricket in the last few matches. The team had a strong beginning to the season, winning four out of the first six matches, but in the second half of the season, it is struggling to claim victories, having lost four of the last five matches. On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been winning consistently, with all of their players performing well, and the team will pose a significant threat to Lucknow in the upcoming match. Currently, Lucknow is in 7th position in the points table with 10 points, while RCB is in second place with 16 points.

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Lucknow Super Giants Predicted Playing XI Against Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Top Order

In the top order, Lucknow Super Giants will feature the opening combination of South African Aiden Markram and Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, who has performed well for the team this season. Meanwhile, for the third position, LSG will have Nicholas Pooran, who has been ruthless against opponents in the first half of the season and is coming off great form.

Middle Order

In the middle order, the team will have captain Rishabh Pant, who is expected to bat at No. 4, along with the young Indian batter Ayush Bhadoni batting at No. 5. David Miller, the explosive South African batter and finisher, will bat at No. 6, alongside Abdul Samad in the lower middle order. 

Bowlers

In the bowling attack, the Lucknow Super Giants will feature two Indian fast bowlers, Mayank Yadav and Avesh Khan, leading the pace attack. Prince Yadav will also bowl in the middle order alongside two spinners, Ravi Bishnoi and Digvesh Rathi. The team will include young Akash Singh as an impact player, who will be bowling with the new ball.

LSG Squad For IPL 2025