Tonight, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are up against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the last group-stage match of IPL 2025. This match will take place at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, has already made it to the playoffs but still wants to secure a top two finish. This makes their game against LSG really important, as it can affect their path to the playoffs.
Here’s how the match can shape the playoffs:
Scenario 1: If RCB wins
RCB is currently in third place with 17 points. A victory over LSG would bring them to 19 points, confirming their spot in Qualifier 1 against the Punjab Kings. If that happens, LSG will drop to third place and face the Mumbai Indians in the eliminator.
Playoffs if RCB wins:
– Qualifier 1: RCB vs PBKS
– Eliminator: MI vs GT
– Qualifier 2: Winner of the eliminator vs Loser of Qualifier 1
– Final: Winner of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Qualifier 2
Scenario 2: If LSG wins
If LSG comes out on top, the table stays the same. PBKS (19 points) would then face GT (18 points) in Qualifier 1, while MI (16 points) would meet RCB (17 points) in the eliminator.
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Playoffs if LSG wins:
– Qualifier 1: GT vs PBKS
– Eliminator: MI vs RCB
– Qualifier 2: Winner of the eliminator vs Loser of Qualifier 1
– Final: Winner of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Qualifier 2
**Scenario 3: If the match ends with no result**
If for some reason the match ends without a clear winner, both teams will get a point each. RCB (with a net run rate of +0.255) could then snag the second spot over GT (with +0.254) due to their slightly better net run rate.
Playoffs if the match ends with no result:
– Qualifier 1: RCB vs PBKS
– Eliminator: MI vs GT
– Qualifier 2: Winner of the eliminator vs Loser of Qualifier 1
– Final: Winner of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Qualifier 2
So, it’s all on the line tonight for RCB and LSG!
