On Friday when RCB will play the IPL match against LSG, RCB will have the chance to win the match and secure their place in the playoffs.Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who are going strong in their chase for a maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title in IPL 2025, have received a notable boost ahead of their all-important match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Stadium, Lucknow on tomorrow. Josh Hazlewood, who is the best bowler in IPL 2025 season, missed their previous match against Chennai Super Kings unsettled to a shoulder niggle. However, media reports advised that the Aussie pacer has fully recovered and is set to return in the squad.
Lungi Ngidi, who replaced Hazlewood in that match, bowled excellently and picked up three wickets in same match. So, If RCB opt to bring Hazlewood back into the playing XI, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face a tough selection call.
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Healthy headache for opening slot
As per same media report recovery of Hazlewood also stated that English opener Phil Salt has also will be available for the LSG match. But, as like situation of Hazlewood, In the last outing, Jacob Bethell – who was playing in place of Salt at top – produced a excellent performance, who scored a fiery half-century in that match. This presents another selection difficulty for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, as Virat Kohli has already for one opening slot.
Reason of Importance Of RCB vs LSG
For RCB, it is opportunity to win the match for securing their place in the playoffs, When they will play against LSG on Friday. In the 11 matches with 16 points, this win will take them to 18 – more than enough for the RCB to qualify for yet another IPL playoff.
