Delhi: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Lucknow on 27 May in the last and very important match of the 2025 league stage of 2025. In this match, RCB’s eyes are on only one thing, winning and reaching the second place in the points table. By doing this, they will get a direct chance in qualifier 1, which will strengthen their expectations of reaching the finals.
Dinesh Karthik told the team’s target
Prior to the match, RCB’s batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik cleared the team’s thinking. He said that the team is dreaming of reaching the top-2 from the beginning and every effort is being made for this. Karthik said, “It is very important for us to stay in the top-2. We had set this target before some matches and since then we are putting full force.”
Last match defeat increased worry
Recently, RCB has suffered a setback due to the defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Due to this defeat, now the match against LSG has become even more important. If RCB wins this match, it will play qualifier 1 against Punjab Kings. But in the event of defeat, Gujarat Titans can leave them behind, so that RCB will have to play eliminator where they will face Mumbai Indians.
Relief from Josh Hazlewood’s return
The RCB team will enter this decisive match with confidence. The team has done well in the season so far and now there is the right opportunity to confirm the place in the playoffs. Also, the return of Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has further strengthened the bowling attack. He has joined the team after recovering from a shoulder injury.
LSG is also showing power
On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants will also come down with the intention of winning this match. He performed brilliantly by defeating Gujarat Titans in the last match. In such a situation, there can be a competition between the two teams.
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