Match 36 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will see the Rajasthan Royals (RR) host Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday, April 19, at 7:30 PM (IST). Both sides will be playing their eighth match of the season, and the stakes are high as the league stage enters its crucial middle phase.
Match Details
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Fixture: Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants, Match 36, IPL 2025
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Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
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Date & Time: Saturday, April 19, 2025, 7:30 PM (IST)
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Live Telecast: Sports18/Star Sports Network
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Streaming: JioHotstar (App & Website)
Team Overviews
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
The Royals are going through a rough patch with three consecutive defeats, the latest being a heartbreaker against Delhi Capitals in a Super Over thriller. Sanju Samson’s men started the tournament brightly but now find themselves in desperate need of a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. Their top order has been inconsistent, and while their bowling attack has firepower, it has lacked discipline in crunch moments.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
LSG looked dominant during their three-match winning streak, but a loss to Chennai Super Kings in their last outing exposed some vulnerabilities in their middle-order batting and death bowling. Despite being in good touch, the KL Rahul-led side (with Rishabh Pant returning as captain in this edition) will look to regroup and bounce back in Jaipur.
Pitch Report: Sawai Mansingh Stadium
The venue has hosted 58 IPL games so far, with the chasing side winning 37 times, indicating a clear advantage for teams batting second. The surface typically offers grip and turn for spinners, especially under lights, while pacers might get early movement. Dew could play a factor in the second innings, making the toss crucial. Expect scores in the 180-210 range.
Head-to-Head Record
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Total Matches Played: 5
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RR Wins: 4
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LSG Wins: 1
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No Result/Tied: 0
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First Meeting: April 10, 2022
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Last Meeting: April 27, 2024
The Royals hold a strong upper hand in head-to-head encounters, winning 4 out of 5 matches.
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
Key Players to Watch
Nicholas Pooran (LSG):
Pooran has been in red-hot form, already notching up four fifties in IPL 2025. Despite a rare failure in the last game, the southpaw remains LSG’s most dangerous batter in the middle overs.
Wanindu Hasaranga (RR):
The Sri Lankan all-rounder hasn’t had the best of seasons so far, barring his 4-wicket haul against CSK. However, his ability to take crucial wickets in the middle overs on a spin-friendly Jaipur pitch could be vital.
Match Prediction and Scenarios
The toss will likely play a huge role in determining the course of the game. Teams bowling first will have a distinct advantage.
Scenario 1:
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RR win the toss and bowl
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LSG Powerplay: 50-60
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LSG Total: 190-210
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RR to chase down the target and win
Scenario 2:
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LSG win the toss and bowl
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RR Powerplay: 45-55
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RR Total: 185-205
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LSG to chase and win
Final Prediction:
Team bowling first to win the match. Both teams have firepower in their batting but with Jaipur favoring chasing sides and dew assisting later in the evening, the toss could prove decisive.
As both RR and LSG aim to steady their campaigns, expect a tightly fought contest under the Jaipur lights.