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LSG vs RCB Match 59 Statistical Preview: Key Stats, Records And Head To Head Ahead Of The IPL 2025 Clash

Kaushik Kashyap

LSG will host RCB in Match 59. [Source - IPL/x.com]LSG will host RCB in Match 59. [Source - IPL/x.com]

Lucknow Super Giants will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the upcoming 59th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on Friday, May 9th. The high-octane clash will take place at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

Lucknow Super Giants, who are placed at the bottom half of the points table, remain in playoff contention but must win every game ahead. In contrast, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been dominant and will aim to continue their winning momentum to maintain their top-two position.

LSG vs RCB Head To Head Overview

Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have played each other in a total of 5 IPL games where the Bengaluru franchise has had the upper hand 3 times, while Lucknow emerged victorious on other 2 occasions.

Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru Probable Playing XI

Lucknow Super Giants

Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (C & WK), Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav and Digvesh Rathi.

Impact Player Options

Ravi Bishnoi

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Mayank Agarwal, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood and Yash Dayal.

Impact Player Options

Suyash Sharma

Top Run-Scorers in LSG vs RCB

We are considering the players currently present in both the squad.

Rajat Patidar - 141 runs

Rajat Patidar has been RCB’s top scorer against Lucknow. He has 141 runs in two games against the Lucknow franchise which also includes a terrific century back in 2022.

Virat Kohli - 139 runs

Virat Kohli undoubtedly finds a place in this list as well. Even though he has not been at his best against Lucknow, the veteran has managed 139 runs against Lucknow, including one half-century.

Nicholas Pooran - 111 runs

Nicholas Pooran is third in this list as he has scored 111 runs at a strike-rate of 236.17 in three matches involving Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Top Wicket-Takers In LSG vs RCB

We are considering the players currently present in both the squad.

Josh Hazlewood - 9 wickets

Josh Hazlewood tops the list of highest wicket-takers in LSG vs RCB fixtures. The ace-pacer has played only 3 games against Lucknow and has saclped 9 wickets at an average of 9.22.

Ravi Bishnoi - 3 wickets

Ravi Bishnoi has been part of every LSG vs RCB fixtures till date. The leg-spinner has taken 3 wickets in five appearances while representing Lucknow against the Bengaluru franchise.

Mayank Yadav - 3 wickets

Mayank Yadav had a great game when he first played against RCB last year. The prolific pacer took 3 wickets and broke the back of RCB’s batting by conceding just 14 in his four.

LSG vs RCB Key Stats

Lucknow Super Giants’ Key Records

  • LSG has won only one of the last three home games in Lucknow.
  • Aiden Markram has been LSG’s best batter at the Ekana Cricket Stadium this season - 197 runs, 39.40 average, 156.35 strike-rate and 3 50s.
  • Digvesh Rathi has been the most economical bowler for LSG in home games this season - 6.40 economy rate, 5 wickets (most).
  • Ayush Badoni has been the highest run-scorer for LSG in the last five games - 217 runs, 43.40 average, 161.94 strike-rate and 2 50s.
  • LSG has suffered the highest number of dismissals against left-arm pacers in comparison to any team this season so far - 18 dismissals, 20.38 average.
  • LSG has also suffered the second highest dismissals in the middle-overs phase in IPL 2025 - 35 dismissals, 28.57 average.
  • Nicholas Pooran has an average of 9.67 against left-arm pacers in IPL 2025.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Key Records

  • RCB has won each of their six away matches this season so far.
  • RCB has the highest batting average away from home this season so far - 46 average, 157.91 strike-rate.
  • RCB has been the best bowling side inside the powerplay in IPL 2025 - 19 wickets, 8.48 economy rate, 20.84 strike-rate.
  • Virat Kohli is averaging 114.33 for RCB in away games and has scored five 50s in six innings.
  • Krunal Pandya has the most number of away wickets in IPL 2025 - 11 wickets, 16.54 average and 12 strike-rate.
  • Josh Hazlewood has taken a wicket (9) every 7.33 deliveries against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL.
  • Rajat Patidar has been in poor form lately in the last five innings - 53 runs, 10.60 average and 96.36 strike-rate.

Records Which Could Be Broken In LSG vs RCB Match 59 Of IPL 2025

  • Phil Salt needs 3 sixes to complete 50 sixes in IPL.
  • Phil Salt is 82 runs away from completing 7000 T20 runs.
  • Nicholas Pooran is four sixes away from completing 100 IPL sixes for LSG.
  • Krunal Pandya is 58 runs away from completing 3000 T20 runs.