IPL 2025 Today's Match: LSG vs RCB playing 11, batters vs bowlers matchups

RCB will also be looking to rebound after a 42-run loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad in their previous match.

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The final league match of the IPL 2025 season, Match 70, has the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) tonight at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. RCB skipper Jitesh Sharma won the toss and elected to bowl first against LSG on the night.

 

With LSG already out of playoff contention, they’ll aim to end their campaign on a positive note. Led by Rishabh Pant, LSG have secured six wins and suffered seven losses this season. They head into this encounter with confidence after a 33-run victory over the Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad last week. 

 

In contrast, RCB still have everything to play for. Currently placed third on the table with eight wins, four losses, and one no-result from 13 matches, a win on Tuesday would secure them a top-two finish — a crucial advantage going into the playoffs. However, RCB will be eager to bounce back after a 42-run defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad in their last outing.

 

This marks the first meeting between RCB and LSG in IPL 2025. While RCB are eyeing a direct route to Qualifier 1, LSG can climb to sixth place in the standings with a win, capping off their season on a high.

 

Rishabh Pant Captaincy Record in IPL 2025

Matches: 13

Wins: 6

Losses: 7

N/R: 0

Win percentage: 46.15%

 

Rajat Patidar Captaincy Record in IPL 2025

Matches: 13

Wins: 8

Losses: 4

N/R: 1

Win percentage: 66.67% 

 

LSG Playing 11 vs RCB

 

With their playoff hopes dashed, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will look to wrap up their season on a high. Under the leadership of Rishabh Pant, the team has recorded six victories and seven defeats in IPL 2025. They approach their final match boosted by a 33-run win against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad last week.

 

Lucknow Super Giants Playing 11: Mitchell Marsh, Matthew Breetzke, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Himmat Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Avesh Khan, William ORourke

 

LSG Squad for IPL 2025

 

Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Akash Deep, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Singh Rathi, William ORourke, David Miller, Himmat Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Manimaran Siddharth, Prince Yadav, Akash Maharaj Singh, Matthew Breetzke, Aryan Juyal, RS Hangargekar, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Arshin Kulkarni

 

RCB Playing 11 vs LSG

 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) remain firmly in the hunt, with plenty at stake. Sitting third on the points table with eight wins, four losses, and one no-result from 13 games, a victory on Tuesday would guarantee them a top-two spot, offering a significant edge in the playoffs. They'll also be looking to rebound after a 42-run loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad in their previous match.

 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing 11: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Mayank Agarwal, Jitesh Sharma (C & WK), Romario Shepherd, Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Thushara, Suyash Sharma.

 

Impact Player: Rajat Patidar

 

RCB Squad for IPL 2025

 

Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarawal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Blessing Muzarabani, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Liam Livingstone, Swapnil Singh, Philip Salt, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara, Abhinandan Singh, Josh Hazlewood, Nuwan Thushara

 

LSG vs RCB Key Player Battles 

LSG vs RCB player battle
Matchup	Player 1 (Bat/Bowl)	Player 2 (Bat/Bowl)	Stats & Notes
Josh Hazlewood vs Mitchell Marsh	Josh Hazlewood (Bowler)	Mitchell Marsh (Batsman)	Hazlewood: 18 wickets in 10 matches, 7 powerplay wickets, ER 7.22  Marsh: recent 117 vs GT, Powerplay strike rate 156.42
Virat Kohli vs Avesh Khan	Virat Kohli (Batsman)	Avesh Khan (Bowler)	Kohli: 548 runs in 12 matches, avg 60.88, strike rate 170.73 vs Khan  Dismissed twice by Khan in 6 IPL meetings
Nicholas Pooran vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar	Nicholas Pooran (Batsman)	Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Bowler)	Pooran: 40 sixes this season, strike rate 198.83  Bhuvneshwar: dismissed Pooran twice in 9 T20s, Pooran strike rate 144 vs him