RR vs LSG IPL 2025: Match Preview, Head to Head stats & Playing 11

By Chirag - Apr 19, 2025 10:25 AM
Last updated on Apr 19, 2025 10:55 AM

RR vs LSG IPL 2025: Match Preview, Head to Head stats & Playing 11

On Saturday, April 19, the 36th match of the IPL 2025 season will take place at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur as the second game of the doubleheader between the Rajasthan Royals and the Lucknow Super Giants. As the season comes to an end, both sides will be eager to win and climb the standings.

Match Details

Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants
Match number: 36, IPL 2025
Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Broadcast & Streaming: Star Sports Network & JioHotstar

Current Form & Standings

Rajasthan Royals (8th place):

In the IPL 2025, RR has had difficulty, winning just two of their seven games. They're coming off a heart-wrenching Super Over loss against Delhi Capitals despite a promising chase of 189. The team is currently riding a three-match losing streak, adding more pressure to secure a win at home.

Lucknow Super Giants (5th place):

LSG have had a fairly balanced campaign with 4 wins and 3 losses. Their three-match winning run came to a halt against Chennai Super Kings, where they posted 166/7 but couldn’t defend the total. Still, their performance this season has been relatively more stable than their opponents.

Weather & Pitch Report

Weather Forecast: Jaipur

Jaipur is expected to be clear and warm on Saturday evening with temperatures hovering around 27°C to 31°C.There is no risk of rain, thus the game will go on uninterrupted.

Pitch Conditions: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

The Sawai Mansingh Stadium has traditionally offered a balanced surface. Early swing and seam movement can be expected for pacers, while spinners tend to come into play as the game progresses. Chasing has been a challenge here, making toss crucial.

Head-to-Head Record – RR vs LSG

Overall Matches: 5
Rajasthan Royals: 4 wins
Lucknow Super Giants: 1 win
At Jaipur: 2 matches
RR wins: 1
LSG wins: 1

Last 5 Encounters:

On April 27, 2024, RR (199/3) defeats LSG (196/5) by 7 wickets.
On March 24, 2024: RR (193/4) defeats LSG (173/6) by 20 runs
On April 19, 2023, LSG (154/7) defeats RR (144/6) by 10 runs.
On May 15, 2022, RR (178/6) defeats LSG (154/8) by 24 runs.
On April 10, 2022, RR (165/6) defeats LSG (162/8) by 3 runs.

RR hold the psychological edge, having won four out of five past clashes.

Probable Playing XIs

Rajasthan Royals (RR):

1.Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2.Sanju Samson (C & WK), 3.Riyan Parag, 4.Nitish Rana, 5.Dhruv Jurel (WK), 6.Shimron Hetmyer, 7.Wanindu Hasaranga, 8.Jofra Archer, 9.Tushar Deshpande, 10.Maheesh Theekshana, 11.Sandeep Sharma

Impact Players: 1.Kumar Kartikeya, 2.Yudhvir Singh Charak, 3.Kunal Singh Rathore, 4.Shubham Dubey, 5.FazalHaq Farooqi

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):

1.Aiden Markram, 2.Mitchell Marsh, 3.Nicholas Pooran (WK), 4.Rishabh Pant (C & WK), 5.Ayush Badoni, 6.David Miller, 7.Abdul Samad, 8.Shardul Thakur, 9.Avesh Khan, 10.Akash Deep, 11.Digvesh Singh

Impact Players: 1.Shahbaz Ahmed, 2.Shamar Joseph, 3.Matthew Breetzke, 4.Ravi Bishnoi

AI-Based Match Prediction

Based on form, head-to-head record, venue advantage, and team balance, here’s how the AI model sees the contest:

Win Probability:

Rajasthan Royals: 53%
Lucknow Super Giants: 47%

Key Factors:

RR’s familiarity with home conditions gives them a slight edge.
LSG’s explosive middle order and pace attack could turn the tide if they bat second.
The toss will be crucial – teams batting first have often fared better in Jaipur.

Players to Watch Out For

Sanju Samson (RR): A vital anchor and aggressive hitter, especially under pressure.
Jofra Archer (RR): His pace and variations could be decisive on a slower pitch.
Rishabh Pant (LSG): In good shape and eager to take the lead.
Mitchell Marsh (LSG): can use both the bat and the ball to impact the game.

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