🏏 Match Overview
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur will witness a high-stakes encounter as Rajasthan Royals (RR) take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 36 of IPL 2025 on Saturday, April 19 at 7:30 PM IST.
RR are under pressure after suffering three consecutive defeats, including a heartbreaker in the Super Over against Delhi Capitals. Sanju Samson’s men will be eager to bounce back and return to winning ways in front of their home crowd.
On the other hand, LSG are coming off a stinging loss to Chennai Super Kings after three impressive wins on the trot. KL Rahul’s side looked in control for much of the game but faltered during crunch moments. A win here could reinstate their campaign’s rhythm.
📊 Match Details
| Fixture | Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants – Match 36, IPL 2025 |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | Saturday, April 19, 2025 – 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
🏟️ Pitch Report – Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
The surface in Jaipur has historically favored chasing sides. Out of 58 IPL games at this venue, teams chasing have won 37 matches. With the evening dew expected to play a part, the toss could be crucial. Bowling first may provide a clear edge in this encounter.
🔁 Head-to-Head Record
| Stat | RR | LSG | Tied | No Result | Total Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matches Won | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| First-ever Fixture | April 10, 2022 | ||||
| Most-recent Fixture | April 27, 2024 |
RR have a dominant 4-1 advantage in their previous meetings and will look to maintain that edge.
🧢 Predicted Playing XIs
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (C & WK), Riyan Parag, Nitish Rana, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Kumar Kartikeya, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande
Impact Player: Fazalhaq Farooqi
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant (C & WK), David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Rathi
Impact Player: Ravi Bishnoi
🌟 Players to Watch
🔥 Best Batter – Nicholas Pooran (LSG):
Despite a rare failure in his last outing, Pooran has been sensational throughout IPL 2025 with four half-centuries. His ability to clear boundaries at will makes him the key player to watch.
🎯 Best Bowler – Wanindu Hasaranga (RR):
Hasaranga has shown glimpses of brilliance this season, including a 4/35 against CSK. RR will bank on his spin to apply pressure in the middle overs, especially against LSG’s power-hitters.
🔮 Match Prediction
With Jaipur historically favoring chasing teams and both sides under pressure to perform, bowling first might prove to be the winning strategy once again.
🧠 Today’s Prediction: Team bowling first to win
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