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RR vs LSG Match Analysis

The Rajasthan Royals will be up against the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2025 36th Match on April 19, 2025, at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, starting at 7:30 PM IST, which should be an exciting encounter.

Rajasthan Royals With the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shimron Hetmyer in the batting department and Jofra Archer providing the firepower with the ball, Rajasthan Royals are a formidable side in this edition of IPL.

The Lucknow Super Giants is a team capable of delivering big performances. The balance of power hitters and skilled bowlers gives them an edge in the competition.

Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants Team Preview & Squads

Rajasthan Royals

Sanju Samson has proven to be a dynamic captain for the Rajasthan Royals, with his leadership bringing out the best in his team. A calm and collected player, he thrives under pressure and his batting is always a treat to watch. 

Rajasthan has a well-rounded batting attack, from the batting power of Yashasvi Jaiswal to Shimron Hetmyer, who has considerable experience. They have a match-winner in Sanju Samson and Riyan Parag, who can do a lot of damage in the middle overs.

With the fiery Jofra Archer and the crafty Wanindu Hasaranga in their ranks, RR’s bowling department is quite strong. Tushar Deshpande adds pace, and the spin duo of Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana provide variety in the middle overs. 

In the 32nd match of IPL 2025, Rajasthan Royals played Delhi Capitals in a thrilling encounter. Delhi Capitals posted a challenging total of 188/5, and Rajasthan Royals, in their chase of 189, managed to score 188/4. The match ended in a tie, and in the Super Over, Delhi Capitals triumphed to win the game.

Rajasthan Royals Squads

Rajasthan Royals Squads

Sanju Samson (c), Jofra Archer, Ashok Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Shubham Dubey, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Wanindu Hasaranga, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Kwena Maphaka, Riyan Parag, Nitish Rana, Kunal Singh Rathore, Sandeep Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Maheesh Theekshana, Yudhvir Singh.

Lucknow Super Giants

Rishabh Pant’s leadership has brought a fresh dynamic to Lucknow Super Giants. Known for his aggressive batting and sharp mind, Pant has made LSG a dangerous team with his ability to make bold decisions in crunch situations. His leadership has been instrumental in bringing the best out of his team.

Lucknow Super Giants have a well-rounded batting lineup, featuring powerful hitters like David Miller and Nicholas Pooran. The middle-order is equally strong with Ayush Badoni and Shamar Joseph, ensuring that they have firepower throughout the innings. 

LSG’s bowling attack is led by Avesh Khan and Ravi Bishnoi, two experienced bowlers who can take wickets at crucial moments. Shardul Thakur’s pace and Mitchell Marsh’s all-round ability add balance to their bowling lineup. 

In the 30th match of IPL 2025, Lucknow Super Giants played Chennai Super Kings at home. LSG posted 166/7, with David Miller contributing significantly to the total. However, Chennai Super Kings chased down the target successfully, winning by 5 wickets with 3 balls to spare.

Lucknow Super Giants Squads

Lucknow Super Giants Squads

Rishabh Pant (wk) (c), Abdul Samad, Akash Deep, Akash Singh, Avesh Khan, Ayush Badoni, Matthew Breetzke, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Himmat Singh, Shamar Joseph, Aryan Juyal, Arshin Kulkarni, Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, David Miller, Nicholas Pooran, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Shahbaz Ahmed, Manimaran Siddharth, Shardul Thakur, Mayank Yadav.

RR vs LSG Outfield Report

Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

The pitch at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur is generally known for being balanced, offering both pace and spin. The batters will enjoy the true bounce early on, but as the match progresses, spinners will come into play. 

The weather conditions will be warm, with temperatures expected to hover around 33°C during the match. Humidity will be moderate, but it should not be a major factor for the players. The conditions will remain mostly clear, allowing for uninterrupted play throughout the evening.

Historically, the pitch at Jaipur has seen high-scoring games, with the highest score being around 210. Chasing totals here is tricky as the pitch can slow down in the second innings, but it is still manageable if the batters get off to a good start. 

Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In the last 5 encounters between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants, the competition has been evenly matched. Rajasthan Royals have a slight edge, winning 3 of the 5 meetings, while LSG has won 2. 

RR vs LSG Prediction

According to cricket analysts Rajasthan Royals have a 53% chance of Winning.