The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 70th match of the IPL 2025 in Lucknow’s Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium. RCB will try for a key win to strengthen their hopes of finishing in the top two, while LSG, who are already out of the playoff race, will play for pride and want to finish the season on a high note with a victory.
These two teams have only met once previously, at the Ekana, where RCB won. Overall, LSG has played 20 home games, winning 9, losing 10, and drawing one – a respectable record. On the other hand, RCB has played two games at the site, winning one and losing one. The defeat came in their previous league stage match against Sunrisers Hyderabad a few days ago.
IPL stats & records – Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
The Ekana Stadium tends to favour the batters, as evident from the high-scoring encounters witnessed here. In the previous match between RCB and SRH, SRH posted a massive total of 231 runs in their 20 overs. The pitch offers little margin for error for the bowlers, making it a paradise for batters. Over the last two years, the average first-innings score at Lucknow has been over 180 runs, underlining its batting-friendly nature.
| Matches Played | 21 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 09 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 11 |
| Matches With No Result | 01 |
| Matches Tied | 00 |
| Average First Innings Score | 170 |
| Highest Team Total | 235 |
| Highest Total Successfully Chased | 206 |
Top player battles to watch in LSG vs RCB, Match 70 – IPL 2025
1. Mitchell Marsh vs Josh Hazlewood
Two of Australia’s finest players will go head-to-head, likely squaring off during the powerplay. Both will aim to dominate early and give their respective teams the momentum in the match. Interestingly, Marsh has faced only 7 deliveries from Hazlewood in T20s, scoring 12 runs without being dismissed. With both players in top form, fans can expect an exciting battle that promises to entertain the crowd.
2. Virat Kohli vs Avesh Khan
RCB’s star player, Virat Kohli, has been in outstanding form once again this season, delivering crucial runs for his team when it matters most. On the other hand, India’s promising fast bowler, Avesh Khan, will aim to challenge Kohli with his precise line and length. Interestingly, Avesh has dismissed Kohli twice in T20s, and he will be keen to continue that trend in this encounter.
