The Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are set to clash today, April 19, 2025, in the 36th match of IPL 2025 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Historically, RR has dominated this matchup, winning four out of five encounters against LSG.
Sanju Samson leads the Rajasthan Royals, while Rishabh Pant captains the Lucknow Super Giants this season. In the current IPL season, RR has shown strong form, whereas LSG is striving to improve its standings.
Fans in India can watch the match live on the Star Sports Network. For mobile streaming, the game is available on the JioHotstar app. Subscribers with Jio plans of ₹299 or more can access the matches at no additional cost.
RR vs LSG LIVE Match Updates
Fall of Wickets: 16/1 (M. Marsh, 2.2 ov), 46/2 (N. Pooran, 5.2 ov), 54/3 (R. Pant, 7.4 ov)
- LSG won the toss and decided to bat.
- At the end of 5 overs, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) reached 42 for 1, scoring at a run rate of 8.40. The last over added 12 runs with a mix of singles and boundaries.
- At the end of 10 overs, LSG are 76/3 with a current run rate of 7.60. The last over added 13 runs, including two sixes.
| Milestone | Player | Score | Balls Faced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half-century | Aiden Markram | 52* | 31 |
| Ball Info | Bowler | Over | Runs Scored |
| Full outside off | Sandeep Sharma | 10.3 | 3 runs |
| Milestone | Team | Score | Over | Player | Bowler | Shot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Runs for the Team | Lucknow Super Giants | 100/3 | 11.3 | Aiden Markram | Maheesh Theekshana | Six over long on |
| Milestone | Players Involved | Partnership Runs | Over | Bowler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50-Run Partnership | Ayush Badoni & Aiden Markram | 50 Runs | 11.6 | Maheesh Theekshana |
Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants Match Details
Here are the detailed match details for the Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2025 encounter:
Match Overview
- Match: Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Date & Time: April 19, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. IST
- Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, India
- Match Number: 36th match of IPL 2025
- Format: Twenty20 (20 overs per side)
- Toss Time: 7:00 p.m. IST
Team Form and Standings
Rajasthan Royals have struggled this season, winning only 2 out of 7 matches and currently placed 8th on the points table with 4 points. They recently lost a thrilling super over match against Delhi Capitals and have been on a three-match losing streak.
Lucknow Super Giants have been inconsistent but better placed, with 4 wins and 3 losses, standing 5th on the table with 8 points. They recently lost to Chennai Super Kings, who are last on the table.
Key Players and Fitness
- Rajasthan Royals: Captain Sanju Samson is a crucial player but has a fitness concern due to a side strain sustained in the last match. His participation is awaited but expected to be fit.
- Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has been the leading scorer for RR this season with 233 runs and back-to-back fifties.
- Other important players include Nitish Rana, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, and Jofra Archer (leading bowler with 7 wickets in 7 matches).
- Sandeep Sharma is a key bowler against LSG historically, with a good economy rate and wickets.
- Lucknow Super Giants: Openers Nicholas Pooran (top IPL run-scorer this season) and Mitchell Marsh have been in excellent form.
- Captain Rishabh Pant recently found form with a half-century.
- Bowlers Shardul Thakur (11 wickets in 7 games), Digvesh Rathi, and Ravi Bishnoi have been significant contributors.
- Speedster Mayank Yadav has joined the squad but is unlikely to play this match
RR vs LSG Head to Head Records, Stats & Wins
LSG and RR have met in 5 IPL matches so far. Out of these, RR has won 4 times, while LSG has managed to win just once.
| Team | Matches Played | Won | Lost | No Result | Highest Score | Lowest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSG | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 196 | 144 |
| RR | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 199 | 154 |
RR vs Lucknow: LSG Full Squad
| Name | Batting Style | Bowling Style | Role |
| Aiden Markram | Right-Handed Batsman | Right-Arm Off Spin | All-Rounder |
| Ayush Badoni | Right-Handed Batsman | – | Batsman |
| David Miller | Left-Handed Batsman | – | Batsman |
| Himmat Singh | Right-Handed Batsman | – | Batsman |
| Matthew Breetzke | Right-Handed Batsman | – | Batsman |
| Mitchell Marsh | Right-Handed Batsman | Right-Arm Medium | All-Rounder |
| Abdul Samad | Right-Handed Batsman | – | Batsman |
| Arshin Kulkarni | Right-Handed Batsman | Right-Arm Medium | All-Rounder |
| Prince Yadav | – | Right-Arm Fast | Bowler |
| Rajvardhan Hangargekar | Right-Handed Batsman | Right-Arm Fast Medium | All-Rounder / Bowler |
| Shahbaz Ahmed | Left-Handed Batsman | Left-Arm Off Spin | All-Rounder |
| Shardul Thakur | Right-Handed Batsman | Right-Arm Medium Fast | All-Rounder / Bowler |
| Yuvraj Chaudhary | Left-Handed Batsman | Left-Arm Off Spin | All-Rounder |
| Aryan Juyal (WK) | Right-Handed Batsman | – | Wicket-Keeper Batsman |
| Nicholas Pooran (WK) | Left-Handed Batsman | – | Wicket-Keeper Batsman |
| Rishabh Pant (C) (WK) | Left-Handed Batsman | – | Captain / Wicket-Keeper Batsman |
| Akash Deep | – | Right-Arm Fast Medium | Bowler |
| Akash Singh | – | Left-Arm Medium Fast | Bowler |
| Avesh Khan | – | Right-Arm Fast Medium | Bowler |
| Digvesh Rathi | – | Right-Arm Leg Spin | Bowler |
| M Siddharth | – | Left-Arm Off Spin | Bowler |
| Mayank Yadav | – | Right-Arm Fast | Bowler |
| Ravi Bishnoi | – | Right-Arm Leg Spin | Bowler |
| Shamar Joseph | – | Right-Arm Fast | Bowler |
RR vs LSG: RR Full Squad
| Name | Batting Style | Bowling Style | Role |
| Nitish Rana | Left-Handed Batsman | – | Batsman |
| Shimron Hetmyer | Left-Handed Batsman | – | Batsman |
| Shubham Dubey | Left-Handed Batsman | – | Batsman |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Left-Handed Batsman | – | Batsman |
| Riyan Parag | Right-Handed Batsman | Right-Arm Off Spin | All-Rounder |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | Left-Handed Batsman | – | Batsman |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | Right-Handed Batsman | Right-Arm Leg Spin | All-Rounder |
| Yudhvir Singh | – | Right-Arm Medium Fast | Bowler |
| Dhruv Jurel (WK) | Right-Handed Batsman | – | Wicket-Keeper Batsman |
| Kunal Singh Rathore (WK) | Left-Handed Batsman | – | Wicket-Keeper Batsman |
| Sanju Samson (C) (WK) | Right-Handed Batsman | – | Captain / Wicket-Keeper Batsman |
| Akash Madhwal | – | Right-Arm Medium Fast | Bowler |
| Ashok Sharma | – | Right-Arm Medium Fast | Bowler |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | – | Left-Arm Fast Medium | Bowler |
| Jofra Archer | – | Right-Arm Fast | Bowler |
| Kumar Kartikeya | – | Left-Arm Off Spin | Bowler |
| Kwena Maphaka | – | Left-Arm Fast | Bowler |
| Maheesh Theekshana | – | Right-Arm Off Spin | Bowler |
| Sandeep Sharma | – | Right-Arm Medium | Bowler |
| Tushar Deshpande | – | Right-Arm Medium | Bowler |
RR vs Lucknow: Expected Playing XI
| Rajasthan Royals (RR) | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) |
|---|---|
| Sanju Samson (c & wk) | Rishabh Pant (c & wk) |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Nicholas Pooran |
| Riyan Parag | Mitchell Marsh |
| Nitish Rana | Aiden Markram |
| Dhruv Jurel | Ayush Badoni |
| Shimron Hetmyer | David Miller |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | Abdul Samad |
| Jofra Archer | Shardul Thakur |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Avesh Khan |
| Sandeep Sharma | Prince Yadav / Akash Deep |
| Tushar Deshpande / Akash Madhwal | Digvesh Rathi |
Impact Subs: Sandeep Sharma (RR), Ravi Bishnoi (LSG)
Rajasthan vs Lucknow: Where to Watch LIVE Streaming of RR vs LSG Today's IPL Match?
For today's Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2025 match, you can watch live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website (subscription required for IPL 2025 in India).
- Match Start Time: 7:30 PM IST on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
- Toss Time: 7:00 PM IST (30 minutes before the match).
- Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
TV Broadcast Channels
- Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, and regional language channels)
- Sports18 (Network 18 channels)
LSG vs RR: Pitch Report & Weather Conditions
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The Sawai Mansingh Stadium pitch is known for being balanced but not typically high-scoring due to the larger ground size.
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The team batting second has historically had an advantage here, winning 38 of 58 IPL matches at this venue.
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Weather is expected to be dry with temperatures in the mid-30s Celsius, so no rain interruptions are anticipated
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