Match Preview In their final league match of IPL 2025, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on May 27, at 7:30 PM IST. Lucknow Super Giants LSG, led by Rishabh Pant, have had a mixed season and are out of playoff contention. However, they are coming off a 33-run victory against Gujarat Titans and will look to end their campaign on a high note. The team has seen notable performances from Mitchell Marsh, who scored his first IPL century, and Nicholas Pooran. With the pressure off, LSG aims to play spoiler and gain momentum heading into the next season. Royal Challengers Bengaluru RCB, currently third on the points table with 17 points, are aiming for a top-two finish to secure a direct path to Qualifier 1. A victory in this match would elevate them to 19 points, ensuring their spot in the top two. The team has been bolstered by the return of Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood, enhancing their bowling attack at a crucial juncture. Despite a recent 42-run loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad, RCB's overall form has been strong, with key contributions from players like Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar. The team is focused on delivering a comprehensive performance to solidify their position in the playoffs. Match Details LSG vs RCB Match Details Venue Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium Date and Time 27 May, 7:30 PM IST Live Broadcast Details Star Sports Live Streaming Details JioHotstar (app and website) Pitch Report The Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow is expected to favor the batters, but pacers will have the advantage early on with the new ball. Once the initial phase is navigated, batters should find it easier to score big runs. Head-to-Head Record H2H Records - LSG vs RCB in IPL Total Matches 5 Won by Lucknow Super Giants 2 Won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru 3 Tied 0 No Result 0 Probable Playing XI Lucknow Super Giants: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (wk/c), Nicolas Pooran, David Miller, Abdul Samad Yadav, Ayush Badoni, Mayank Yadav, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan. (Impact Subs: Akash Singh, M Siddharth, Himmat Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Prince Yadav) Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Romario Shepherd, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim Seifert, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma. (Impact Subs: Mayank Agarwal, Rasikh Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Nuwan Thushara, Swapnil Singh) Toss Prediction Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue In the last 5 IPL matches at this venue, the toss-winning teams had decided to bat on just 1 occasion whereas the teams have decided to bowl on 4 occasions. Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch Out of last 21 IPL matches played at this venue, the batting first teams have registered 8 wins to their name while the fielding first sides have registered 12 victories So, chasing at this ground would be a good option but it does not guarantee you a victory as the pitch gets easier for the batsman in the 2nd innings. It will be fair to say that fielding first teams have more advantage as compared to batting first. Match Scenario Scenario 1 Toss Winner: Lucknow Super Giants (opts to bowl first) Power-Play Score: 50-55 RCB Total: 170-180 Match Winner: Lucknow Super Giants Scenario 2 Toss Winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (opts to bowl first) Power-Play Score: 50-55 LSG Total: 170-180 Match Winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Who will win the match between LSG vs RCB? The Head-to-Head stats between the two teams are in favour of RCB. Also, looking at the current form of both teams, it will be fair to say that LSG can emerge victorious in this game.