Royal Challengers Bengaluru is set to face off against Lucknow Super Giants in the final league game of the IPL 2025 season. The match holds crucial importance as it will determine which team finishes at the top of the Points Table. A win for RCB will secure them a top-two spot, while Lucknow will be playing for pride.
If Bengaluru loses, Gujarat Titans will confirm their place in the Qualifier 1 alongside Punjab Kings. The Punjab Kings have already secured a top-two finish after defeating Mumbai Indians in their last home league fixture. This victory ensures them two shots at making just their second final in IPL history.
The closing ceremony of the IPL 2025 season will pay tribute to the Indian armed forces in the wake of Operation Sindoor. The BCCI has invited top military officials to the ceremony at the Narendra Modi Stadium on June 3, honoring the heroes of the nation.
In terms of player statistics, the Purple Cap race sees Noor Ahmad of CSK leading with 24 wickets, closely followed by Prasidh Krishna of GT with 23 wickets. In the Orange Cap race, B. Sai Sudharsan of GT leads with 679 runs, followed by Shubman Gill of GT with 649 runs.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s spin-bowling coach has highlighted the team’s depth and the significant impact of Josh Hazlewood. The predicted XI for RCB includes players like Virat Kohli, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Krunal Pandya.
Lucknow Super Giants’ predicted XI includes players like Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, and Rishabh Pant. The head-to-head record between the two teams shows RCB winning three out of five matches against LSG.
The match will be broadcasted live on the Star Sports Network in India and will also be streamed on the JioHotstar app and website. As the league stage comes to a close, fans are eager to see which team will come out on top and secure their spot in the playoffs.
