IPL 2025, Match - 70 | LSG vs RCB | Fantasy Tips, Prediction & Preview

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will play against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 70th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. RCB eyeing a crucial win to seal a top-two finish, while LSG, already out of playoff contention, look to end their season on a high.

The Lucknow Super Giants come into their final league match with nothing to lose and everything to prove. Officially knocked out of the playoff race, LSG’s 2025 campaign has been one of missed opportunities and inconsistency. Despite solid performances from the likes of Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh and Ravi Bishnoi, the team failed to click as a unit throughout the season. This final game at the Ekana Stadium gives LSG one last chance to end their season on a high note.

On the other hand, For Royal Challengers Bengaluru, this isn’t just any game—it’s a shot at finishing in the top two of the IPL 2025 league table. A win here will guarantee RCB a spot in Qualifier 1, giving them two chances to reach the final—an enormous advantage in the playoffs. Under the captaincy of Rajat Patidar, RCB has peaked at the right time, with consistent wins in recent matches. Virat Kohli’s form has been a cornerstone of their campaign, while Josh Hazlewood has brought potency and control with the ball. 

Match Timings

Match Toss Time - 07:00 PM IST (01:30 PM GMT)

Match Start Time - 07:30 PM IST (02:00 PM GMT)

Match Venue - Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Head to Head

Matches Played - 5

Lucknow Super Giants won - 2         Royal Challengers Bengaluru won - 3

Last 5 meetings

Lucknow Super Giants won - 2         Royal Challengers Bengaluru won - 3

Pitch Report

The surface at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow offers a balanced contest, with early help for pacers and grip for spinners as the match progresses. The average first-innings score is around 165, and dew in the second innings often aids chasing teams.

Weather Report

The weather forecast is expected to be warm and partly cloudy. There are no chances of rain during the game. The temperature is likely to be around 36°C  with 59% humidity.

Probable Playing XI  

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) - Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant(c & wk), Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Himmat Singh, Shahbaz Ahamad, Akash Deep, Avesh Khan, Will O’Rourke

Impact Player - Digvesh Rathi

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) -  Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Mayank Agarwal, Jitesh Sharma(c & wk), Romario Shepherd, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma

Impact Player - Rajat Patidar

Must Picks

LSG - Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran

RCB - Virat Kohli, Phil Salt

LSG vs RCB Fantasy Team

Wicket-Keeper : Nicholas Pooran, Jitesh Sharma, Phil Salt

Batters : Virat Kohli, Mitchell Marsh

All-rounder : Aiden Markram, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya

Bowlers : Digvesh Rathi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi

Captain and Vice-Captain picks

Captain : Virat Kohli

Vice-Captain : Mitchell Marsh

Prediction

Based on recent form, Royal Challengers Bengaluru looks stronger heading into this clash. While Lucknow Super Giants has lost 4 of their last 5 matches and is already out of playoff contention, RCB has picked up 3 wins, 1 no result, and just 1 loss in the same period. Hence, RCB are favourites to win this clash.

Sportco predicts Royal Challengers Bengaluru to beat Lucknow Super Giants in the 70th game of the Indian Premier League 2025.

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