Watch IPL 2025 Free Online – The 70th match of TATA IPL 2024 will be played between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore (LSG vs RCB live streaming) at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.
Match Details:
Match: LSG vs RCB
Date: Tue, 27th May
Time: 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
Broadcast: JioStar Network Channels, JioHotstar (App & Website)
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Team Context and Stakes
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): LSG have been eliminated from playoff contention, with six wins and seven losses from 13 matches. They come into this match after a 33-run victory over Gujarat Titans. LSG will look to end their campaign positively and can finish sixth if they win.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): RCB are third on the points table with eight wins, four losses, and one no result from 13 games. A win in this match will secure them a top-two finish and a spot in Qualifier 1. They lost their previous match to Sunrisers Hyderabad by 42 runs.
Pitch and Conditions
- Pitch: The Ekana Cricket Stadium has favored chasing teams, with five out of seven matches won by the side batting second this season. The average first-innings score is around 188. The pitch is good for batting, and dew in the second innings often makes chasing easier.
- Weather: The forecast is for clear conditions, 28–34°C, humidity around 48%, and minimal chance of rain.
Probable Playing XIs LSG vs RCB
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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) |
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Rishabh Pant (C & WK) |
Jitesh Sharma (C & WK) |
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Aiden Markram |
Virat Kohli |
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Nicholas Pooran |
Phil Salt |
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Abdul Samad |
Mayank Agarwal |
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Ayush Badoni |
Romario Shepherd |
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Himmat Singh |
Tim David (doubtful, injury) |
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Shahbaz Ahmed |
Krunal Pandya |
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Akash Deep |
Bhuvneshwar Kumar |
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Digvesh Singh Rathi |
Yash Dayal |
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Avesh Khan |
Josh Hazlewood |
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William O’Rourke |
Suyash Sharma |
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Impact Player: Mitchell Marsh |
Impact Player: Rajat Patidar |
Key Players and Form
RCB:
- Virat Kohli has scored 548 runs this season at an average of 61, with seven fifties.
- Phil Salt and Rajat Patidar have also contributed with the bat.
- Josh Hazlewood’s return strengthens the bowling.
LSG:
- Mitchell Marsh scored a century (117 off 64) and Nicholas Pooran hit 56 in their last match.
- Will O’Rourke took three wickets against Gujarat Titans.
Match Importance
- For RCB: A win secures a top-two finish and a place in Qualifier 1.
- For LSG: Playing for pride and a chance to finish sixth in the standings.
Recent Form
- LSG: Won last match vs Gujarat Titans by 33 runs, but overall inconsistent season.
- RCB: Lost last match to Sunrisers Hyderabad by 42 runs, but have been strong overall.
This match is crucial for RCB’s playoff ambitions, while LSG will aim to end their season on a high in front of their home crowd.
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Dream11 Team
- Keepers – Nicholas Pooran (vc), Phil Salt
- Batsmen – Virat Kohli (c), Ayush Badoni, Mitchell Marsh
- All-rounders – Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Tim David
- Bowlers – Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Avesh Khan, William O’Rourke
