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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be looking to confirm their playoff qualification as they face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in match number 59 of IPl 2025. The match will be played at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on May 9. The Rajat Patidar-led side are currently placed at the second spot in the points table with eight wins and three losses so far. Now with a win against LSG, RCB will almost confirm their place in the knockout stages of the tournament.
Meanwhile, LSG are in a tricky situation in the ongoing tournament and are placed at seventh spot in the points table with five wins and six losses. Now, Rishabh Pant and his men have to win every game left and will be looking to register a big win over RCB. In the following listicle, we will have a look at the top captaincy and vice-captaincy in your fantasy team for the upcoming clash between LSG and RCB.
Here are the Dream11 top captain and vice-captain choices for LSG vs RCB Match 59 of IPL 2025
1. Virat Kohli
Star batter Virar Kohli has been a top performer for RCB this year and is among the leading run scorers of the season. The opening batter has amassed 505 runs in 11 matches at an average of 63.12 and a strike rate of 143.46 with seven half-centuries. Talking about his recent form, Kohli is coming after smashing four consecutive fifties with RCB winning all their previous four matches. Looking at his number, Virat Kohli could be the best pick for captaincy in your fantasy team.
2. Ayush Badoni
Ayush Badoni has been a crucial batter in the middle-order for LSG this year and has contributed with 30s and 40s. In the last game as well, he scored a fighting 74 runs against Punjab Kings. Badoni has amassed 326 runs in 11 matches at a strike rate of 150.23. He could be a good choice for vice-captaincy in your fantasy team for the upcoming match.
3. Krunal Pandya
Krunal Pandya is second-highest wicket taker for RCB in the ongoing season and has been a key performer with his ability to take big wickets at crucial moments. The left-arm spinner has scalped 14 wickets from 11 matches in IPL 2025 so far. He has been a silent performer for RCB with the ball and can also turn out to be a handy batter and could play a match-winning knock as he showed against Delhi Capitals. Krunal Pandya could be great pick for captaincy or vice-captaincy of your fantasy team.
