LKN vs BLR, Match Winner Prediction: Lucknow Super Giants are set to clash with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 59th match of Indian Premier LEague. This match will take place at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on 9th May at 7:30 PM IST.
After winning five of their eleven games, the Lucknow Super Giants are now in seventh place in the standings. In their most recent match against PBKS, they were defeated by 37 runs. Abdul Samad scored a fast 45 from 24 balls in that match, and Ayush Badoni stood out with an amazing 74 from 40 deliveries despite the defeat. In the bowling department, Prince Yadav claimed one wicket in the bowling department, while Digvesh Rathi and Akash Singh each claimed two significant wickets.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who have won eight of their last eleven games, are presently ranked second in the standings. The last time they played, they defeated CSK by two runs. In that match, Virat Kohli smashed an impressive 62 off 33 balls, while Jacob Bethell scored 55 off 33 balls and the finisher Romario Shepherd scored 53 off 14 balls.
Therefore, today’s battle will be crucial for both teams, especially for LKN. So let’s see which team can win today’s match and which players can lead their teams toward the victory.
LKN vs BLR Match Details, IPL 2025
| League | Indian Premier League, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Match | Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 59th Match |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST, Friday, May 8th, 2025 |
| Venue | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
Ekana Cricket Stadium, Pitch And Weather Report
At Ekana Cricket Stadium, the pitch is suited for bowlers. The flat and slow nature of the venue allow bowlers to lead the game, especially for spinners. Due to the slow nature of the pitch, batters can struggle here. At Ekana, a total of 18 IPL matches have been played here, in which the chasing team has the upper hand. Therefore, the team that won the toss will prefer to bowl first.
| 🌟 Factor | 🏏 Details |
|---|---|
| 🌡️ Temperature | 31-28°C Cloudy |
| 🌧️ Weather Forecast | 72-75% Humidity with 25-75% chances of rain |
| 🏟️ Pitch Behavior | Average |
| ⚡ Best Suited To | Bowling Friendly |
| 1️⃣ Average 1st Innings Score | 170-190 |
Ekana Cricket Stadium, Pitch And Weather Report
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 19 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 8 (42.11%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 10 (52.63%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 12 (63.16%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 6 (31.58%) |
| Matches with No Result | 1 (5.26%) |
| Highest Individual Innings | 89* – M P Stoinis (Lucknow Super Giants) vs Mumbai Indians (16/05/2023) |
| Best Bowling Figures | 5/14 – M A Wood (Lucknow Super Giants) vs Delhi Capitals (01/04/2023) |
| Highest Team Innings | 235/6 – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants (05/05/2024) |
| Lowest Team Innings | 108 – Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (01/05/2023) |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 177/2 – Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants (01/04/2025) |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 26.68 |
| Average Runs per Over | 8.43 |
| Average Score Batting First | 168.16 |
Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Head-to-Head Record in IPL
| Total | 05 |
|---|---|
| Won by Lucknow Super Giants | 02 |
| Won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 03 |
| No Result | 00 |
| Tied | 00 |
LKN vs BLR Today’s Probable 11
| Lucknow Super Giants | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
|---|---|
| Aiden Markram | Jacob Bethell / Phil Salt |
| Mitchell Marsh | Virat Kohli |
| Nicholas Pooran | Devdutt Padikkal |
| Rishabh Pant (w/c) | Rajat Patidar (c) |
| Abdul Samad | Jitesh Sharma (wk) |
| Ayush Badoni | Tim David |
| David Miller | Krunal Pandya |
| Digvesh Singh Rathi | Romario Shepherd |
| Avesh Khan | Bhuvneshwar Kumar |
| Mayank Yadav | Lungi Ngidi |
| Prince Yadav | Yash Dayal |
Impact Players
- LKN: Ravi Bishnoi, Akash Maharaj Singh, Himmat Singh, Matthew Breetzke, Shahbaz Ahmed
- BLR Suyash Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Swapnil Singh
Key Players to Watch Out in LKN vs BLR Match
Top Batters
Nicholas Pooran
- Nicholas Pooran has played a total of 9 matches against BLR, where he scored a total of 202 runs with the highest of 62.
- At Ekana Cricket Stadium, Nicholas Pooran has played a total of 19 matches so far, in which he has scored a total of 351 runs with the highest of 61.
Rishabh Pant
- Rishabh Pant has played a total of 12 matches against BLR, where he has scored a total of 421 runs with the highest of 85.
- At Ekana Cricket Stadium, Rishabh Pant played a total of 6 matches, and scored a total of 129 runs with the highest of 63.
Also keep your eyes on – Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram.
Rajat Patidar
- At Ekana Cricket Stadium, Rajat Patidar has played a total of two matches and scored a total of 141 runs with the highest of 112 (not out).
- Rajat Patidar has played a total of 2 matches against LKN, in which he scored a total of 141 runs with the highest of 112.
Phil Salt
- Phil Salt played a total of 2 matches against LKN, where he scored a total of 121 runs with the highest of 89.
- At Ekana Cricket Stadium, Phil Salt played a match where he scored a total of 32 runs.
Also keep your eyes on – Virat Kohli, Jitesh Sharma.
LKN vs BLR Batters Stats in IPL
| Player | Total IPL Matches | Total Runs | Highest Score | Average Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Pooran | 87 | 2179 Runs | 87 | 168.39 |
| Rishabh Pant | 122 | 3412 Runs | 128 | 146.18 |
| Rajat Patidar | 38 | 1038 Runs | 112 | 154.23 |
| Phil Salt | 30 | 892 Runs | 89 | 173.54 |
Top Bowlers
Mayank Yadav
- Mayank Yadav has played only a single match against BLR, where he took a total of 3 wickets.
- At Ekana Cricket Stadium, Mayank Yadav played a total of 3 matches and took 4 wickets.
Also keep your eyes on – Digvesh Singh Rathi.
Yash Dayal
- Yash Dayal has played a total of 2 matches against LKN, in which he took 3 wickets.
- At Ekana Cricket Stadium, Yash Dayal never played a match, so this will be his first match.
Also keep your eyes on – Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
LKN vs BLR Bowlers Stats in IPL
| Player | Total Matches in IPL | Total Wickets in IPL | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayank Yadav | 6 | 9 Wickets | 9.17 |
| Yash Dayal | 39 | 38 Wickets | 9.57 |
Ekana Cricket Stadium, Power Play Analysis Last 10 Matches, before IPL
| Innings | Wickets (w) | Total Matches | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Innings | 2w, 2w, 2w, 2w, 0w, 1w, 0w, 1w, 1w, 3w | 10 | 80% |
| 2nd Innings | 1w, 1w, 0w, 0w, 4w, 0w, 3w, 2w, 2w, 1w | 10 | 70% |
IPL 2025
| Innings | Wickets Lost | Occurrences | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Innings | 0w, 3w, 2w, 0w | 2 out of 3 | 50% |
| 2nd Innings | 2w, 1w, 1w, 1w | 3 out of 3 | 100% |
Fantasy Tips
- As per the last ten matches, the chances of wickets are higher in the first innings, so probably wickets can fall.
- However, we can also drop the openers in the second inning.
LKN vs BLR Match Prediction Scenarios
Today Match Prediction – Opt to Bowl First to Win The Match
| Scenario | Toss Winner | Decision | Powerplay Score | First Innings Score | Predicted Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | Lucknow Super Giants | Bowling | 50-60 | 170-180 | BLR |
| Scenario 2 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Bowling | 60-70 | 180-190 | BLR |
FAQs
Who will win today’s IPL match between LKN vs BLR?
As per the head-to-head records BLR is ahead and looking at their batting line-up, the team seems strong and can win today’s match.
What is the Head-to-Head record of LKN vs BLR?
LKN and BLR have played a total of 05 matches, in which LKN won 02 and BLR won 03.
Key Players to Watch Out for today’s Match?
Here are a few key players who lead you to win the contest – Rishabh Pant, Rajat Patidar and Yash Dayal.
Who will win the toss in today’s IPL 2025, Match?
BLR will win the toss in today’s IPL 2025, match.
Disclaimer: All predictions are made based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. Please refer to records and stats to finalize your Predictions. You are not bound to follow these predictions.
