LSG vs RCB (IPL 2025) Match 70 – Dream11 Tips, Pitch Report & Live Streaming Details!

The final league match of the Indian Premier League 2025, LSG vs RCB (IPL 2025) Match 70, is all set to be a thrilling contest at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on May 27, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST.

With Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) aiming for a top-two finish and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) playing for pride on their home turf, expect nothing less than fireworks.

🏏 Match Overview

• Fixture: Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru

• Match Number: 70 (Final league stage match)

• Date & Time: May 27, 2025 – 7:30 PM IST

• Venue: Ekana Stadium, Lucknow

• Context:

  • RCB: Looking to secure a Qualifier 1 spot

  • LSG: Mathematically out of playoffs, but eager to end their season on a high

🌱 Pitch Report – Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

• Nature of Pitch: Traditionally slow and spin-friendly, but has played flatter and more batter-friendly this season.

• Average 1st Innings Score: 170–180 (could go higher with the form batters are in)

• Batting Second Advantage: 5 out of 7 matches in IPL 2025 have been won by the chasing team.

• Dew Factor: Dew later in the game favours chasing sides.

• Fantasy Impact: Pacers who bowl at the death and aggressive middle-order batters could score big.

🌦️ Weather Forecast

• Conditions: Clear and dry

• Temperature: 29–30°C

• Rain Possibility: Only 7% – Unlikely to affect play

• Humidity: Moderate – could assist swing early on

🔍 Team Analysis

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

• Current Position: 6th

• Record: 6 Wins – 7 Losses

• Last Match: Defeated Gujarat Titans by 33 runs

Key Players:

• Mitchell Marsh: 560 runs, strike rate 161.84 – must-have for Dream11.

• Nicholas Pooran: 511 runs at a whopping 198 SR – lethal in the middle overs.

• Rishabh Pant: Capable of explosive knocks and contributes behind the stumps.

• Digvesh Singh Rathi: Reliable spinner on Lucknow’s dry surface.

Predicted XI:
Mitchell Marsh, Aryan Juyal, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur/Akash Singh, Akash Deep, Avesh Khan, Shahbaz Ahmed, Digvesh Singh Rathi, William O’Rourke

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

• Current Position: 3rd

• Record: 8 Wins – 4 Losses

• Strength: Undefeated in away matches (6 wins in 6 away games)

Key Players:

• Virat Kohli: 548 runs in 12 matches – consistently delivers, safe Dream11 captain.

• Josh Hazlewood: If fit, is a must-have with his powerplay and death over skills.

• Romario Shepherd: Handy all-rounder, good for finishing and key overs.

• Yash Dayal: Differential pick who can dismantle middle orders.

Predicted XI:
Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarwal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood/Blessing Muzarabani, Suyash Sharma

💡 Dream11 Fantasy Tips

🧤 Wicketkeepers

• Nicholas Pooran (VC) – Explosive hitter, must-pick.

• Rishabh Pant – Wicketkeeping points and late-over hitting potential.

🏏 Batters

• Virat Kohli (C) – Form + temperament = captaincy lock.

• Aryan Juyal – Filling in for Markram; potential game-changer at top.

🧠 All-Rounders

• Mitchell Marsh – Consistent run machine, with part-time bowling.

• Romario Shepherd – Great late-over value.

🎯 Bowlers

• Josh Hazlewood – If fit, top wicket threat.

• Digvesh Singh Rathi – Reliable spin option on slow track.

• Yash Dayal – Great differential pick.

• Avesh Khan – Handy powerplay bowler.

🔄 Suggested Dream11 Team

📝 Captain: Virat Kohli
📝 Vice-Captain: Nicholas Pooran

⚔️ Head-to-Head & Key Matchups

• Overall H2H: RCB has a slight upper hand.

• Last Meeting: LSG won via last-ball finish in 2023.

🔥 Battles to Watch:

• Kohli vs Digvesh Singh Rathi – Experience vs spin

• Pooran vs Hazlewood – Explosive hitting vs discipline

📺 Where to Watch

India

• TV: Star Sports 1, 1 HD, 3, Hindi, Tamil, and more

• Streaming: JioCinema / JioHotstar (Free with ads, 4K on Premium)

International

• USA/Canada: Willow TV

• UK: Sky Sports Cricket

• Australia: Fox Sports

• South Africa: SuperSport

• Middle East: beIN Sports

• Pakistan: Tapmad, Geo Super

🏆 Match Prediction

Favourites: RCB – Form, depth, and away game dominance
Wildcard: LSG at home with Pooran and Marsh in top form
Toss Factor: Win toss, bowl first – chasing has paid off here
Likely Winner: RCB – unless LSG’s spin and Marsh’s firepower flip the game

❓ FAQs about LSG vs RCB (IPL 2025) Match 70

Q1. What time does LSG vs RCB Match 70 start?
🕢 7:30 PM IST on May 27, 2025.

Q2. Who are the top Dream11 picks?
Virat Kohli, Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, and Josh Hazlewood.

Q3. What’s the pitch like in Lucknow?
Generally balanced but batting-friendly in IPL 2025. Dew helps chasing sides.

Q4. Where can I stream the match live?
Watch on JioCinema or JioHotstar in India. Star Sports Network for TV broadcast.

Q5. Who’s likely to win?
RCB, based on current form and overall squad balance.