Key Highlights:
The LSG vs RR encounter in Match 36 of IPL 2025 promises to be a tightly contested affair as Rajasthan Royals prepare to host the Lucknow Super Giants at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. The Royals, languishing near the bottom of the points table with just 2 wins from 7 games, are under pressure, while LSG are in playoff contention after winning 4 of their last 7.
Match Details – LSG vs RR
- Fixture: Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals
- Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Live Broadcast: Star Sports
- Streaming: JioCinema (Cricbuzz powered fantasy stats)
Team Form & Points Table Context
- Rajasthan Royals (RR): 8th place – 2 wins, 5 losses
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): 5th place – 4 wins, 3 losses
- Recent RR Form: L L L W W
- Recent LSG Form: L W W W L
While LSG are eyeing a leap into the top four, RR must avoid another slip to stay alive in the playoff race.
Injury Update – Samson in Doubt
Sanju Samson, the regular RR captain, remains uncertain after retiring hurt in their last match. If unfit, Riyan Parag is expected to captain, with Vaibhav Suryavanshi or Shubham Dubey stepping into the middle order.
“Team management will take a late call. We have backups ready,” a team source told Cricbuzz.
Pitch & Weather Report – Sawai Mansingh Stadium
- Pitch Type: Balanced – offers swing early, slow turn later
- Average 1st Innings Score: 187
- Dew Factor: Light in the second innings
- Weather Forecast: Clear skies, 31°C at match time
Historically, teams batting second have had the upper hand, winning 3 out of 5 games here last season.
LSG vs RR: Predicted XIs
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi / Samson (if fit)
- Riyan Parag (c)
- Nitish Rana
- Dhruv Jurel
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Jofra Archer
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Sandeep Sharma
- Tushar Deshpande
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
- Aiden Markram
- Mitchell Marsh
- Nicholas Pooran
- Rishabh Pant (c & wk)
- Ayush Badoni
- David Miller
- Abdul Samad
- Shardul Thakur
- Avesh Khan
- Prince Yadav
- Ravi Bishnoi (Impact)
Players to Watch – LSG vs RR Key Battles
- Nicholas Pooran (LSG): Leading LSG’s scoring charts with 357 runs at 196+ SR
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR): Has hit 3 fifties in last 4 matches – key against LSG pace
- Shardul Thakur (LSG): Top wicket-taker with 11 scalps
- Jofra Archer (RR): RR’s go-to Powerplay bowler, hunting early breakthroughs
Fantasy Preview by Cricbuzz
- Captain Picks: Nicholas Pooran / Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Vice-Captain: Ravi Bishnoi (wicket-taker with economy advantage)
- Differentials: Wanindu Hasaranga, Ayush Badoni
- Avoid: Lower-order batters from chasing side if dew is light
Match Outlook – Royals Must Step Up
RR are clearly under pressure, especially with Samson’s status unclear. While Jaiswal and Parag offer hope, their bowling has lacked sting in key overs. LSG, on the other hand, are clicking well with Pooran, Marsh, and Thakur in top form. If RR fail to post a competitive total, LSG could walk away with crucial points.
Disclaimer
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