Stumps : Day 1 - Surrey trail by 339 runs.

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358/9d

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353/1

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201/3

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162/10

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405/4

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352/10

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24/0

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40/0

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306/10

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272/6

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116/5

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IPL 2025 (Match No. 70): Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XI against Lucknow Super Giants | LSG vs RCB

by kyle May 27, 2025

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IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XI against Lucknow Super Giants | LSG vs RCB

In the last match of the season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who have performed exceptionally well this season, will play against Lucknow Supergiants on 27th May at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. In this final group stage match, RCB will strive to win and finish the season in the top 2. This article will discuss their expected playing XI for the upcoming match.

RCB, under their new captain Rajat Patidar, has performed exceptionally well due to a collective effort from the team. The team has seen significant contributions from several players, resulting in memorable performances this year. RCB became one of the first teams to qualify for the playoffs and currently needs one more victory to end the group stage in the top 2. RCB has played 13 matches so far, winning 8 and losing 4, and is currently positioned third in the points table with 17 points.

Also Read:LSG vs RCB: Head To Head | IPL 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Predicted Playing XI Against Lucknow Super Giants

Role	Player
Batter	Virat Kohli
Wicketkeeper	Phil Salt
Batter	Mayank Agarwal
Wicketkeeper	Jitesh Sharma (c & wk)
Allrounder	Romario Shepherd
Batter	Tim David
Allrounder	Krunal Pandya
Bowler	Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bowler	Yash Dayal
Bowler	Lungi Ngidi
Bowler	Suyash Sharma
Impact Sub	Rajat Patidar

Top Order

For the top order price, RCB will feature the opening combination of modern-day great Virat Kohli and explosive English batter Phil Salt. ViratKohli is in good form and has been performing well this season. Meanwhile, at the third position, Mayank Agarwal has replaced Devdutt Padikkal, who got injured earlier in the season.

Middle Order

For the middle order, RCB features a star-studded batting lineup. Captain Rajat Patidar will bat at number 4 and play as an impact player due to the injury of West Indian all-rounder Romario Shepherd, who will bat at number 5. The team will have wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma and explosive finisher Tim David for the sixth and seventh positions, while Krunal Pandya will bat at number 8.

Bowlers

In the bowling department, RCB will have a pace attack led by Lungi Ngidi, star Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and young Yash Dayal. The trio has performed well for the team so far. Meanwhile, the spin department team will feature Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma.

Also Read:IPL 2025: LSG vs RCB Dream11 Teams, Playing XI and Who WIll Win the Match?

RCB Squad For IPL 2025

Role	Players
Captain	Rajat Patidar
Wicketkeepers	Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma
Batters	Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chhikara
All-rounders	Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell
Bowlers	Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Nuwan Thushara, Lungi Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee, Yash Dayal