Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in such an important clash in Lucknow, where they will have the opportunity to seal an end between the two. A victory in this game will ensure that RCB finishes the stage of the league between the top two and will obtain two opportunities to qualify for the final.

However, RCB faces injury problems and availability before this great game, with Tim David and Lungi Ngidi ready to lose the game. David suffered an injury in the hamstrings while he presented himself at the previous meeting, while Ngidi has returned to South Africa to prepare for the WTC 2025 final.

Who can replace Tim David and Lungi Ngidi in the XI?

It is difficult to replace both, especially Tim David, given the skills sets they bring. However, RCB has no choice but to look for alternatives for this LSG game.

Liam Livingstone, who was left in the middle of the season, could return to the XI and replace David in the lower order. While it is not in great way, Livingstone is powerful against Pacers and can hit at a high attack rate from the beginning, such as David.

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In addition, it provides a useful spin bowling option, which can be equally effective against RHBS and LHBS. His bowling alley has improved and offers more options to RCB, in case a bowling player is having a bad day.

Meanwhile, Josh Hazlewood should replace Lungi Ngidi in the XI. Hazlewood was always a first option option, but returned to Australia after cross -border tensions between India and Pakistan.

He also went to rehabilitation for his shoulder injury in Brisbane and has returned to India after being completely fit. Initially, there were reports that it could be available only for playoffs, but Hazlewood could enter the XI now that Ngidi is not available.

Dissect the RCB playing XI for the LSG game

Virat Kohli and Phil Salt will open the tickets, and Mayank Agarwal will bat in number 3. Rajat Patidar, who played as an impact player in the previous game, should continue, even if it is a substitute again.

Jitesh Sharma, who captained RCB in the last match, should be the batter No.5 and take the gloves. Liam Livingstone, who is expected to play in David’s absence, should take the number 6, followed by Romario Shepherd at number 7.

Krunal Pandya and Suashh Sharma will be the spinners, and the first also provides some bowling value. Bhuvnehwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood and Yash Dayal will form the rhythm attack.

Probable RCB Playing XI vs Lsg

Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarwal, Rajat Patidar, Jitesh Sharma (C&WK), Liam Livingstone, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvnehwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Hazlewod, Yash Day, Day

Impact Player: Suashh Sharma

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