LSG vs RCB

Title: IPL 2025 Final League Match: LSG vs RCB – A High-Stakes Showdown in Lucknow

Date: May 27, 2025

Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Time: 7:30 PM IST

As the IPL 2025 league stage draws to a thrilling close, all eyes are on the final league clash between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, this encounter carries enormous significance — especially for RCB, who are eyeing a top-two finish.

Toss and Team Strategy

RCB won the toss and opted to bowl first, aiming to chase a target under the lights. With the playoffs just around the corner, this decision reflects both confidence in their chasing capabilities and a strategic move to assess conditions ahead of the knockouts.

What's at Stake?

RCB’s Scenario: A win secures them a place in the top two of the points table, ensuring an extra shot at reaching the finals through Qualifier 1. A massive win could even put them at the top of the table.

LSG’s Objective: While already out of the playoff race, LSG are looking to play spoilsport and end their season on a high note, especially in front of their home crowd.

Key Players to Watch

Virat Kohli (RCB): Just 24 runs away from a historic milestone — becoming the first player to score 9000 runs in IPL history. Also tied with David Warner for the most IPL fifties (62), Kohli is on the brink of yet another record.

Nicholas Pooran & Mitchell Marsh (LSG): Marsh has been a standout performer for LSG this season, including a century and consistent contributions. Pooran adds the firepower needed in the middle overs.

Playing XIs

RCB XI:

Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarwal, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (c/wk), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Nuwan Thushara, Suyash Sharma

LSG XI:

Mitchell Marsh, Matthew Breetzke, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c/wk), Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Himmat Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Singh Rathi, William O’Rourke

Pitch and Weather Report

The Ekana pitch promises a balanced contest, offering some help to pacers early on while becoming batting-friendly under lights. With clear skies expected throughout the evening, fans can look forward to a full 40-over spectacle.

Live Streaming & Broadcast

TV: Star Sports Network

Online: JioCinema app and website (free streaming)

What’s Next?

With this being the final league match, the IPL 2025 playoffs begin soon:

Qualifier 1: May 29, Chandigarh

Eliminator: May 30, Chandigarh

Qualifier 2: June 1, Ahmedabad

Final: June 3, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Final Thoughts:

This match is more than just a formality — it’s a test of temperament, strategy, and hunger. Will RCB secure their top-two finish or will LSG spring a surprise? Either way, it promises to be a memorable end to an action-packed league stage.

Stay tuned for post-match updates, player reactions, and in-depth analysis right here!