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

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.

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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.

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