Overview

• RCB sit second on the points table with 16 points from 11 matches, needing just one more victory to confirm their playoff berth.
• LSG, currently seventh with 10 points, face a must-win scenario for their final three matches to stay in contention for the playoffs.
• RCB's Josh Hazlewood is expected to return to the playing XI after recovering from a shoulder injury, bolstering their bowling attack.
• LSG captain Rishabh Pant continues to struggle with the bat, scoring only 128 runs in 11 matches, raising concerns about his form and leadership.
• The Ekana Stadium pitch is expected to favor spinners, potentially influencing team selection and tactics for this pivotal encounter.