The IPL 2025 season continues amid high anticipation as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) gear up to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in what promises to be an electrifying contest at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Friday, May 9. With both teams eager to solidify their positions in the points table, this match is expected to draw massive attention from fans across the country. RCB will look to maintain their momentum while LSG, known for their resilience at home, will aim to bounce back with a commanding performance.
The clash is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST, with the toss slated for 7:00 PM IST. For television viewers, the match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network across various regional channels. Fans who prefer to stream the action digitally can catch it live on the JioCinema app and website, ensuring seamless access across mobile and desktop platforms.
In the wake of heightened security concerns and weather-related challenges, IPL organizers are also keeping a close watch on venue conditions and regional alerts. Despite this, as of now, the match between LSG and RCB is set to go ahead as scheduled.
This fixture gains further significance in the backdrop of last night’s disruption in Dharamsala, where the much-anticipated match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) was abandoned. The game had reached just 10.1 overs before being called off due to a technical failure at the HPCA Stadium. An official statement from the IPL confirmed that a major power outage led to the malfunctioning of one of the floodlight towers, making it unsafe to continue the match. “The Punjab Kings v Delhi Capitals match (Match #58) in Tata IPL was forced to be abandoned due to a significant technical failure at the HPCA stadium in Dharamsala,” the statement read. “Due to a power outage in the area, one of the light towers at the stadium malfunctioned. BCCI regrets the inconvenience caused to the in-stadium attendees.”
As the league navigates through unpredictable conditions and mounting external challenges, all eyes now turn to Lucknow for what could be a decisive encounter in the race to the playoffs. Fans are advised to stay tuned to official platforms for the latest updates and ensure they’re logged in early to avoid missing the opening moments of this critical showdown.
