Rajasthan Royals (RR) will take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 36th match of IPL 2025 on April 19 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Rajasthan Royals have struggled to find their rhythm this season, winning just two of their first seven matches. In their most recent encounter, Nitish Rana played a solid knock with a well-crafted half-century, but RR fell short in a tense super over against Delhi Capitals.
In contrast, Lucknow Super Giants have been more consistent, securing four wins from their seven games. Rishabh Pant showed good form in their previous match, scoring a quick half-century, although LSG lost to Chennai Super Kings.
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Historically, Rajasthan Royals hold a strong edge in this matchup, having won four out of the five meetings between the two sides in IPL history. This will be a crucial encounter for both teams as they look to secure vital points.
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Stopping Nicholas Pooran has become one of the biggest puzzles in IPL 2025, but Rajasthan Royals might have just the answer. Jofra Archer has a proven track record against the LSG southpaw, having dismissed him three times in T20s while conceding only 39 runs in 36 balls. If this face-off plays out, it could be a game-defining battle.
Meanwhile, RR skipper Sanju Samson suffered a side strain while attempting a cut shot in their last outing against Delhi Capitals. Though he claimed to feel “alright” post-match, the extent of his injury remains unclear, raising questions about his availability.
Probable XII: Sanju Samson (c and wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Nitish Rana, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande/ Akash Madhwal, Sandeep Sharma
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Lucknow Super Giants have been boosted by the return of express pacer Mayank Yadav, but it remains uncertain if he’ll be cleared to play. If he does, LSG might target Riyan Parag, who has fallen to pace in four of six innings this season. However, Parag’s improved strike rate against fast bowling could make things interesting.
Probable XII: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant (c and wk), David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav/ Akash Deep, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi
Fantasy XI Suggestion 1:
Nicholas Pooran (c), Dhruv Jurel, Rishabh Pant, Mitchell Marsh (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Aiden Markram, Riyan Parag, Nitish Rana, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Shardul Thakur
Fantasy XI Suggestion 2:
Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, Mitchell Marsh, Yashasvi Jaiswal (c), Aiden Markram (vc), Riyan Parag, Wanindu Hasaranga, Nitish Rana, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Shardul Thakur
