Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are set to host Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) once again in match number 70 of IPL 2025 at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on May 27. LSG have had a bad track record in IPL 2025 as they are enduring four defeats in last five matches. All in all, Rishabh Pant’s team has lost seven matches and won only six after playing 13 matches, resulting in 12 points. With consecutive losses, LSG failed to make into the playoffs in IPL 2025. This time, they are going up against a flourishing RCB coming after three victories out of last five games.
In IPL history, RCB and LSG have had only five outings, out of which Bengaluru are leading with 3 victories, while Lucknow gave a tough fight in two matches, converting into a victory. Out of 13 matches, RCB have won 8 and lost 4, culminating as 3rd rank in the points table with 17 points.
The most thrilling match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru was witnessed in IPL 2022 when they met in the Eliminator. In the first season, LSG appeared fierce, but at this critical stage, RCB knocked out LSG after winning the match by 14 runs. Now, when RCB are close to becoming the table topper, LSG will look forward to upsetting Rajat Patidar’s team.
Before that, let’s have a look at LSG vs RCB Head-to-Head, Pitch Report, and Best Players for IPL 2025.
LSG vs RCB Head-to-Head in IPL
| Team | Lucknow | Bengaluru |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 5 | 5 |
| Won | 2 | 3 |
| Lost | 3 | 2 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Score | 213 | 212 |
| Lowest Score | 108 | 126 |
After making their debut in 2022, Lucknow Super Giants faced Royal Challengers Bengaluru on five occasions to this date. Out of five clashes, RCB are leading with three victories, while LSG acquired the match in their favour only on two occasions. Their first-ever IPL match witnessed RCB winning the match by 18 runs in IPL 2022 at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai. In that match, Faf du Plessis stitched a massive 96-run inning while Virat Kohli was out for a duck in the first bowl. While following a 182-run target, LSG surrendered to 163/8 in 20 overs as Josh Hazlewood was sensational for RCB, taking four wickets at an economy rate of 6.20. However, things turned upside down when RCB met LSG at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru in IPL 2024, where former LSG captain KL Rahul’s team successfully defended 181 with a thrilling spell by Mayank Yadav.
LSG vs RCB Head-to-Head at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Lucknow Super Giants have had only one match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. In one match, RCB emerged victorious, taking a lead with 1-0. They batted in that match in IPL 2023 on May 1 when RCB pulled off an 18-run victory against LSG. RCB posted 126 in the first inning with a critical knock by Faf du Plessis, who delivered a 44-run inning at a time when the batting order collapsed. In reply, LSG failed to achieve the target as they were restricted to 108 in 19.5 overs. Both Josh Hazlewood and Karn Sharma fetched two wickets at a remarkable economy rate of 5.
| Matches | LSG won | RCB won | Tie | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
LSG Records at Ekana Cricket Stadium
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 20 |
| Wins | 9 |
| Defeats | 10 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Ties | 0 |
| Wins Batting First | 5 |
| Wins Chasing | 4 |
| Highest Total | 205/7 |
| Lowest Total | 108 |
RCB Records at Ekana Cricket Stadium
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 2 |
| Wins | 1 |
| Defeats | 1 |
| Ties | 0 |
| Wins Batting First | 1 |
| Wins Chasing | 0 |
| Highest Total | 189 |
| Lowest Total | 126/9 |
Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
Traditionally, the pitch at the Ekana Cricket Stadium doesn’t connect with high-scoring matches as it is a ground where T20 matches see low scores. However, a substantial change is noticed this season as teams in both innings are pushing hard to get runs on the scoreboard. In second match this season, Lucknow Super Giants set up a 204-run target for Mumbai Indians. In reply, Mumbai Indians compiled 191/5 in 20 overs. Out of the last seven matches at Ekana Cricket Stadium in IPL 2025, the team batting second won five times. The toss-winning captain would like to choose to field first as the dew will bother the team fielding later, presenting a favourable situation for the chasing team.
Ekana Cricket Stadium IPL Records
The Ekana Cricket Stadium has witnessed 21 matches in the IPL after the first IPL match coming to this venue in IPL 2023. Out of 21 matches, the batting first team won 9 times, while the chasing side has the highest winning percentage after winning 11 matches. The first-ever IPL match at this venue was held in IPL 2023, where Lucknow Super Giants took on Delhi Capitals, leading to a victory for LSG by 50 runs. Batting first, LSG posted 193 with Kyle Mayers’s high-speed 73-run inning off 38 balls. In reply, DC failed to chase the target after the continuous fall of wickets as Mark Wood emerged with a fiery spell, taking five wickets with a remarkable economy rate of 3.50.
| City | Lucknow | ||
| Country | India | ||
| First Match | 01/04/2023 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 22/04/2025 | ||
| Matches Played | 21 | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 9 (42.86%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 11 (52.38%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 13 (61.90%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 7 (33.33%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 1 (4.76%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 94* | Ishan Kishan (Sunrisers Hyderabad) | 23/05/2025 v Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| Best Bowling | 5/14 | M A Wood (Lucknow Super Giants) | 01/04/2023 v Delhi Capitals |
| Highest Team Innings | 235/6 (Kolkata Knight Riders) | 05/05/2024 v Lucknow Super Giants | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 108 (Lucknow Super Giants) | 01/05/2023 v Royal Challengers Bengaluru | |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 177/2 (Punjab Kings) | 01/04/2025 v Lucknow Super Giants | |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 27.11 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 8.65 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 172.90 | ||
Key Players from both teams
LSG- X factors
Lucknow Super Giants have explosive players such as Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh in charge of the batting line-up. In the middle order, Ayush Badoni’s form is impactful for LSG as he hit 74 (40) in a recent match against the roaring Punjab Kings. In this team, skipper Rishabh Pant’s struggle is a big concern, while Aiden Markram has the potential to become run machine during the powerplay. Among bowlers, Digvesh Rathi has enjoyed spin bowling, becoming an internet sensation after his controversial notebook celebrations. Another spinner, Ravi Bishnoi, has had mind-blowing spells in recent matches. Apart from them, pacer Shardul Thakur who has taken 13 wickets in IPL 2025, will look forward to making a comeback as he is a second highest wicket-taker for LSG this season after Digvesh Rathi securing first position.
RCB- X factors
Virat Kohli is one of the strong contenders for the Orange Cap in IPL 2025, shining among the top ten run scorers this season after notching up seven half-centuries. Apart from him, the top order batters witness high strength from Devdutt Padikkal, Phil Salt, and Rajat Patidar. In the last match, Phil Salt scored another half-century in IPL, registering his third fifty this season. In the middle order, Tim David and Romario Shepherd have solidified the need to make quick runs during the last overs. Among all bowlers, Josh Hazlewood is also a part of the race to win the Purple Cap this season. Apart from him, spinner Krunal Pandya and pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar are also match-winners for RCB.
