RR vs LSG: Rajasthan Royals (RR) face off against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 36 of IPL 2025. The match will take place on April 19 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. This highly anticipated clash will begin at 7:30 PM IST, with the toss scheduled for 7:00 PM IST.
Historically, RR has dominated LSG. They have won four out of five past encounters. However, both teams come into this match with something to prove.
Where to Watch
Fans in India can catch the action live on the Star Sports Network. For mobile viewers, the match will stream live on the JioHotstar app. Jio users with plans starting at ₹299 can watch the matches without any extra charges.
Current Form and Standings
Rajasthan Royals are struggling in IPL 2025. They have managed just two wins in seven matches. With only 4 points, they sit 8th on the points table. Their most recent loss came in a thrilling Super Over defeat against Delhi Capitals.
To make things worse, they are on a three-match losing streak. Sanju Samson and his squad must find momentum quickly. A win tonight is crucial to stay in the playoff hunt.
On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants have had mixed fortunes. They have won four and lost three matches so far. With 8 points, they are placed 5th on the table. Their last outing ended in a defeat to bottom-placed Chennai Super Kings. Now, they aim to bounce back strong.
Pitch and Conditions
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium usually favors batters early on. However, the pitch tends to slow down in the second innings. That makes batting first a good option. Being a night game, dew may also play a part.
Home advantage could help RR, but conditions will test both teams.
Tarot Insights by Dimple
Tarot expert Dimple predicts a challenging night for the Royals. She says home ground comfort may not be enough. Hard work and team spirit will be vital for RR to shine.
She also mentions high expectations from Jofra Archer, though LSG may have studied him well. Sandeep Sharma is expected to impress. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Nitish Rana may also make an impact.
From LSG, Prince Yadav could trouble RR batters with his fiery spells. Meanwhile, Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, and Rishabh Pant are expected to score well.
Probable Playing XIs
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Sanju Samson (C/WK), Dhruv Jurel, Kunal Singh Rathore, Riyan Parag, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Nitish Rana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Kwena Maphaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Ashok Sharma, Jofra Archer
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (C/WK), Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, David Miller, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Akash Deep, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Prince Yadav, Shahbaz Ahmed, Matthew Breetzke, Himmat Singh, Shamar Joseph, Manimaran Siddharth, Aryan Juyal, RS Hangargekar, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Akash Maharaj Singh, Mayank Yadav, Arshin Kulkarni
Final Prediction
Both teams need a win tonight. RR seeks redemption after a poor run. LSG wants to return to winning ways. The match promises excitement, drama, and possibly another thriller under the lights in Jaipur. Stay informed with News Trendzs for the latest updates! Catch the latest sports news and cricket match updates, live scores, and in-depth analysis from around the world.
