IPL 2025 Match 70 Preview: LSG vs RCB – Playing XIs, Key Battles & Playoff Implications
The final league clash of the IPL 2025 season is set for a high-stakes finish as the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 70 on Tuesday, May 27, at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
Playoff Picture: LSG Aim to End on a High, RCB Eye Top-Two Finish
While LSG are out of the playoff race, they’ll look to close their season with pride. Under Rishabh Pant’s leadership, the side has recorded six wins and seven losses from 13 matches. Buoyed by a commanding 33-run win over Gujarat Titans last week, they’ll hope to carry that momentum into their final appearance of the season.
For RCB, this match carries significant weight. Currently sitting third on the points table with eight wins, four losses, and one no-result, a win will cement a top-two finish—granting them a direct shot at Qualifier 1. However, they will be keen to rebound after suffering a 42-run defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad in their previous outing.
First Encounter of the Season
This will be the first meeting between LSG and RCB in IPL 2025. LSG can climb as high as sixth in the standings with a victory, while RCB are fighting for strategic playoff positioning.
Team Leadership Overview
- Rishabh Pant (LSG):
Matches: 13 | Wins: 6 | Losses: 7 | Win Rate: 46.15% - Rajat Patidar (RCB):
Matches: 13 | Wins: 8 | Losses: 4 | NR: 1 | Win Rate: 66.67%
Probable Playing XI – Lucknow Super Giants
- Aiden Markram
- Nicholas Pooran
- Rishabh Pant (C & WK)
- Abdul Samad
- Ayush Badoni
- Himmat Singh
- Shahbaz Ahmed
- Akash Deep
- Digvesh Singh Rathi
- Avesh Khan
- William O’Rourke
Impact Player: Mitchell Marsh
LSG Squad Highlights: Includes the likes of Mitchell Marsh, David Miller, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, and promising talents like Aryan Juyal and Yuvraj Chaudhary.
Probable Playing XI – Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Virat Kohli
- Phil Salt
- Mayank Agarwal
- Jitesh Sharma (C & WK)
- Romario Shepherd
- Tim David
- Krunal Pandya
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Yash Dayal
- Lungi Ngidi
- Suyash Sharma
Impact Player: Rajat Patidar
RCB Squad Highlights: Star-studded with experience and youth, featuring Josh Hazlewood, Liam Livingstone, Blessing Muzarabani, and rising names like Abhinandan Singh.
Key Matchups to Watch
- Virat Kohli vs Avesh Khan: A power-packed battle in the powerplay.
- Nicholas Pooran vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar: Experience meets aggression in the middle overs.
- Rajat Patidar vs Shahbaz Ahmed: An intra-Indian contest that could shape the momentum.
While LSG play for pride, RCB play for positioning. The clash promises drama, intensity, and strategic depth, making it a must-watch as IPL 2025 heads into its business end.
