IPL 2025: 3 Players to watch out for in LSG vs RCB Match 59

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will take on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 59th match of the IPL 2025 season at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Friday, May 9.

Led by Rishabh Pant, LSG is currently occupying the seventh rank in the standings with five wins and six losses, picking up 10 points. They are coming into this encounter after a hat-trick of losses against Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, and Punjab Kings.

On the other hand, RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, is coming into this contest after bagging four consecutive wins over PBKS, RR, DC, and CS,K respectively. They are holding the second rank in the standings with eight wins and three losses.

Speaking about the head-to-head record between these two sides, these two sides have played 33 encounters against each other. While PBKS bagged 17 victories to take the lead, Capitals secured 16 wins.

On that note, let’s take a look at the three players to watch out for in the Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Match 59.

3 Players to watch out for in LSG vs RCB, Match 59

1. Nicholas Pooran

Lucknow Super Giants explosive batter Nicholas Pooran started off the campaign on a successful note. However, of late, he failed to create an impact in the previous few games. Nevertheless, his form is crucial in LSG moving ahead to the playoffs.

He is currently leading the run-scoring charts for the Super Giants this season, amassing 410 runs from 11 innings at an average of 39.72 and a strike rate of 170.03. He has accumulated four fifty-plus scores so far from 11 innings.

2. Virat Kohli

Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Virat Kohli has been in exceptional form right from the start of the tournament. The opening batter would be expecting to put in more crucial knocks and take RCB to lift the elusive silverware this season.

Speaking about his numbers this season, Kohli has amassed 505 runs from 11 innings at an average of 63.12 and a strike rate of 143.46 with seven fifty-plus scores, achieving exceptional consistency.

3. Aiden Markram

Lucknow Super Giants opening batter Aiden Markram started the campaign with a series of flops. However, he turned the tables of late, putting up some crucial knocks to take his side over the line. Moreover, he rolls his arm whenever needed.

The dashing South African batter Markram has accumulated 348 runs from 11 innings at an average of 31.63 with the highest score being 66. He has a strike rate of 146.83 with four fifty-plus scores.

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