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LSG vs RCB Dream11 Prediction: 3 Top Captain Or Vice-Captain Choices For IPL 2025 Match 59

Kaushik Kashyap

Nicholas Pooran and Virat Kohli will be in action. [Source - IPL/x.com]Nicholas Pooran and Virat Kohli will be in action. [Source - IPL/x.com]

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will come up against each other in the upcoming 59th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season on Friday, May 9th. The thrilling contest will take place at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow and is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST.

LSG has lost four of their last five games and now finds themselves in a do or die situation in the upcoming games going forward. On the other side, RCB has been very consistent and will be hoping to continue their good form and sustain their top two position.

As another promising evening awaits from Lucknow, here are the top three captain and vice-captain choices for LSG vs RCB Match 59 of IPL 2025.

3. Nicholas Pooran

Why Will Nicholas Pooran Be A Good Choice As The Captain Or Vice-captain?

Nicholas Pooran may not be in peak form in the recent games but has consistently gotten starts, suggesting a big innings is not much fat away from the explosive left-hander. With over 400 runs and a strike rate of 200.98, Pooran remains one of the tournament's top batters this season. Given his explosive potential and his incredible past records for Lucknow against Bengaluru, he is a strong captain or vice-captain pick for LSG vs RCB.

2. Ayush Badoni

Why Will Ayush Badoni Be A Good Choice As The Captain Or Vice-captain?

Ayush Badoni has emerged as a key performer in Lucknow's middle order, especially with the top three struggling for big scores in the recent games. In the last five matches, Badoni has been their top-scorer, amassing 217 runs at an impressive average of 43.4 and a strike rate of 161.9 which also includes two half-centuries. With his consistent form and the team's reliance on his contributions, Badoni is a safe captain or vice-captain choice for this game.

1. Virat Kohli

Why Will Virat Kohli Be A Good Choice As The Captain Or Vice-captain?

Virat Kohli remains a top captain or vice-captain pick for RCB matches, consistently delivering strong performances. With over 500 runs this season, he is among the top scorers in the league and has the most number of half-centuries i.e. 7. Moreover, five of his 7 50s came in away games where he has an incredible away average of over 114 further boosting his fantasy addition making him a standout pick for upcoming RCB fixtures.