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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on each other in the 59th game of the ongoing Indian Premier League 2025. The game will be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Friday, May 9, at 7:30 PM (IST).
LSG are in the seventh spot on the tournament standings, with five wins and six defeats in their 11 games, with 10 points to their name. The Rishabh Pant-led side are coming off three consecutive losses in their last three games, however, a win in this game will help them to keep their hopes alive for the playoffs' qualification.
On the other hand, RCB are placed in the second spot, with eight wins and three defeats, in the 11 matches they've played so far. The Rajat Patidar-led side have 16 points to their name and are coming up with four consecutive wins. A win in this game will seal their spot in the playoffs, and they will also have higher chances to qualify in the top 2 spots as well.
LSG vs RCB Who will win toss?
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According to the results of the previous tosses happened in the ongoing season, RCB have likely higher chances of winning the toss against LSG. However, only time will tell who will win the toss, as we have made just speculations and probabilities. At the end, it's totally dependent on the luck of both sides' captains.
IPL 2025, LSG vs RCB Today match prediction
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Considering the current form of both teams, RCB have higher chances to win the contest, whether they will bowl first or bat. RCB's batters have shown great intent this season while their bowlers have been performing consistently. On the other hand, LSG have failed in both departments.
Player of the match (POTM) prediction
As RCB have higher chances to win the match, the Player of the Match is most likely to be from the RCB squad. Former RCB skipper, Virat Kohli, is in a red-hot form and is also in the race to win the Orange Cap. He will aim to score big against LSG in order to secure the Orange cap, which can also help to win the Player of the Match award against LSG.