The Lucknow Super Giants vs. Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 Eliminator Royal Challengers Bangalore will be played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India.

According to the 2022 IPL schedule, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Eliminator on Wednesday, May 25 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

IPL 2022 playoff action continues as Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants battle horns to stay alive in the competition. LSG have impressed in their debut season, with their bowling unit having excelled in recent weeks. As they scout odds of maintaining their IPL 2022 trophy aspirations, they encounter a strong RCB team that comes into play with a big win over the Gujarat Titans (GT). With the likes of Virat Kohli and Wanindu Hasaranga in decent form, RCB could easily be ahead today. All in all, a potential thriller is on the horizon in Kolkata.

Eliminator Match Preview

The TATA IPL 2022 Eliminator Match features Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Lucknow Super Giants will face Royal Challengers Bangalore for the first time in this season's Tata IPL Eliminator match.

Lucknow Super Giants finished third in this season's Tata IPL points table, while Royal Challengers Bangalore finished fourth in the points table.

Lucknow Super Giants played fourteen games this season in Tata IPL winning nine games while Royal Challengers Bangalore also played fourteen games this season winning eight games.

Lucknow Super Giants played their last game against Kolkata Knight Riders where they won the game by 2 runs. Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul hammered 140 runs and 68 runs, respectively, for the Lucknow Super Giants in that game. Mohsin Khan and Marcus Stoinis each chose 3 wickets for the side.

On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bangalore played their last game against Gujarat Titans where they won the game by 8 wickets. Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis hit 73 runs and 44 runs respectively for Royal Challengers Bangalore in that game. Josh Hazlewood hunted down some scalps for the team.

The last time they played each other this season Royal Challengers beat Bangalore Lucknow Super Giants by 18 runs. The winner of this match advances to Qualifier 2 to compete against the loser of Qualifier 1 for a spot in the finals. The loser of this game is eliminated from the tournament.

Pitch Report and Conditions

The pitch at Eden Gardens, Kolkata is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings finish at this venue over the last 71 games is 171 runs. The team that bats first at this venue has won 51% of their games. So the throw doesn't make much of a difference here.

Pacers have been very successful at this location. You earned 67% of the total Bowling Fantasy points at this venue. We recommend adding as many pace bowlers to your team as possible.

LSG vs RCB, Head to Head

In 1 game between these 2 teams Royal Challengers Bangalore won 1 game and Lucknow Super Giants won 0 games. Lucknow Super Giants don't have a good record against Royal Challengers Bangalore. We assume that the trend will continue. Royal Challengers Bangalore Bowlers earned the most Fantasy Points for their team, while All-Rounders earned the most Fantasy Points for Lucknow Super Giants.

Weather Report

The temperature on match day is expected to be around 30°C, with 75% humidity and 12 km/h wind speed. There is a 37% chance of precipitation during the game.

Toss Prediction

The team that wins the toss will want to catch first. This is the first time the Eden Gardens will be used at IPL 2022 and as such teams will want to see what the surface is like when bowling for the first time. We also believe that the rope might be a small factor and encourage teams to bowl first as well.

Probable Playing XIs

Lucknow Super Giants

Quinton de Kock (wk), KL Rahul (c), Evin Lewis, Deepak Hooda, Manan Vohra/Ayush Badoni, Marcus Stoinis, Jason Holder, Krishnappa Gowtham/Krunal Pandya, Mohsin Khan, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi.

Royal Challengers Bangalore

Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis(c), Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik(w), Shahbaz Ahmed, Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Siddarth Kaul/Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood.

Top Picks for LSG vs RCB Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips

KL Rahul has led the Super Giants well this season with his batting performances. Despite being criticized early in his innings for his ponderous approach, Rahul is as dependable as it gets in this format. With the LSG captain in decent form, he's a good addition to your LSG vs RCB Dream11 fantasy team.

Quinton de Kock is a left-handed batsman for the Lucknow Super Giants. He only scored three runs in the last head-to-head game against Royal Challengers Bangalore but will be an important pick given his recent form. He will be among the top fantasy picks for LSG vs. RCB Dream11 Prediction.

Glenn Maxwell also found form against the Gujarat Titans and put in a good all-around performance. The Aussie is a good spin player, with his match-up against Ravi Bishnoi being crucial to the outcome of this match. With Maxwell's ability to win games single-handedly, he's one to watch out for today.

Virat Kohli is a right-handed batsman for Royal Challengers Bangalore. He ducked out in the most recent head-to-head game against the Lucknow Super Giants but has the potential to score big in the upcoming game. He will be among the top fantasy picks for LSG vs. RCB Dream11 Prediction.

Faf du Plessis is a right-handed batsman for Royal Challengers Bangalore. He hammered 96 runs in the last head-to-head against Lucknow Super Giants and will aim to repeat a similar feat in this match as well. He will be among the top fantasy picks for LSG vs. RCB Dream11 Prediction.

Wanindu Hasaranga is a right-handed batsman and bowler with a broken right leg for Royal Challengers Bangalore. He has chased 24 wickets so far in this tournament and will again be an important choice for this crucial game. He will be among the top fantasy picks for LSG vs. RCB Dream11 Prediction.

Top Players of the Last Match

The top point earners for the Lucknow Super Giants are Quinton de Kock with 216 match fantasy points. KL Rahul with 101 match fantasy points and Marcus Stoinis with 95 match fantasy points.

Top scorers for Royal Challengers Bangalore are Glenn Maxwell with 118 match fantasy points. Virat Kohli with 99 match fantasy points and Faf du Plessis with 67 match fantasy points.