RR vs LSG IPL 2025: Royals Eye Redemption in Crucial Home Clash
After a heart-wrenching Super Over loss to Delhi Capitals, the Rajasthan Royals will be desperate to bounce back when they take on the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, on Saturday, April 19. The match begins at 7:30 PM IST, with live streaming and telecast available for fans across the country.
Redemption on the Royals’ Minds
Still reeling from the narrow defeat in Delhi, the Royals will look to turn things around at home. With just two wins from seven games, Sanju Samson’s side sits eighth on the IPL 2025 points table with 4 points—desperately in need of momentum if they hope to revive their campaign.
Key Players to Watch
- Yashasvi Jaiswal has been in sublime form, racking up 233 runs from 7 matches, including back-to-back fifties. Expect him to be the aggressor early on.
- Sanju Samson, RR’s skipper, has a strong record against LSG—200 runs in just 5 matches, the most by any Rajasthan batter vs Lucknow. Despite a minor injury scare in the last game, he is expected to be fit for Saturday’s clash.
- Jofra Archer continues to be RR’s pace spearhead with 7 wickets in 7 games, while Sandeep Sharma has quietly impressed against LSG, picking 4 wickets in 3 matches at an economy below 8.
RR vs LSG Head-to-Head & Standings
This will be the only meeting between RR and LSG in IPL 2025. The Royals have dominated this rivalry, holding a 4-1 lead in their head-to-head record. Last season, they completed a clean sweep, beating LSG by 20 runs at home and 7 wickets away.
- Rajasthan Royals: 8th place, 2 wins from 7 matches (4 points)
- Lucknow Super Giants: 5th place, 4 wins from 7 matches (8 points)
Both teams come into this fixture following losses—RR’s thriller vs DC, and LSG’s home defeat to CSK—making this clash a pivotal one in their respective campaigns.
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Rajasthan Royals Last Five Matches
| Opponent | Venue | Result | Date | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC (Delhi Capitals) | Delhi | Lost | April 16 | Super Over |
| RCB (Royal Challengers) | Jaipur | Lost | April 13 | 9 wickets |
| GT (Gujarat Titans) | Ahmedabad | Lost | April 9 | 58 runs |
| PBKS (Punjab Kings) | New Chandigarh | Won | April 5 | 50 runs |
| CSK (Chennai Super Kings) | Guwahati | Won | March 30 | 6 runs |
Lucknow Super Giants Last Five Matches
| Opponent | Venue | Result | Date | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSK (Chennai Super Kings) | Lucknow | Lost | April 14 | 5 wickets |
| GT (Gujarat Titans) | Lucknow | Won | April 12 | 6 wickets |
| KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders) | Kolkata | Won | April 8 | 4 runs |
| MI (Mumbai Indians) | Lucknow | Won | April 4 | 12 runs |
| PBKS (Punjab Kings) | Lucknow | Lost | April 1 | 8 wickets |
Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants: Key Players and Stats
Key Players
Rajasthan Royals:
- Sanju Samson (c): Key contributor with the bat. Currently 4 sixes away from 100 sixes as captain in IPL and 40 runs away from 2000 runs as RR captain in IPL.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: An important young player for RR.
- Shimron Hetmyer: Powerful hitter, 9 sixes away from 100 sixes in IPL and 110 runs away from 1000 runs for RR in IPL.
- Dhruv Jurel: Played a crucial role in recent games.
- Nitish Rana: Known for his aggressive batting. 11 sixes away from 150 sixes in IPL.
- Jofra Archer: Leading RR’s bowling attack.
- Wanindu Hasaranga: A key spinner for Rajasthan Royals.
- Maheesh Theekshana: Close to 200 wickets in T20s (1 wicket away).
- Kumar Kartikeya: A useful bowler in the middle overs.
Lucknow Super Giants:
- Nicholas Pooran: The top scorer of IPL 2025, continues to be the biggest batting threat for LSG.
- Shardul Thakur: Strike bowler with 11 wickets in 7 matches, an essential part of LSG’s attack.
- Rishabh Pant (c): Leading LSG as captain.
- David Miller: Experienced middle-order batter.
- Aiden Markram: Powerful all-rounder for LSG.
- Mitchell Marsh: Key all-rounder, with both bat and ball.
- Abdul Samad: Impactful batsman in the middle-order.
Statistical Milestones
- Shimron Hetmyer is 9 sixes away from reaching 100 sixes in IPL.
- Sanju Samson is 4 sixes away from 100 sixes as IPL captain and 6 sixes away from 200 sixes for RR.
- Nitish Rana is 11 sixes away from 150 sixes in IPL.
- Maheesh Theekshana is 1 wicket away from reaching 200 wickets in T20s.
- Shimron Hetmyer is 110 runs away from 1000 runs for RR in IPL.
- Sanju Samson is 40 runs away from 2000 runs as captain in IPL.
- Riyan Parag is 105 runs away from 3000 runs in T20s.
- Sanju Samson is 34 runs away from 4000 runs for RR in IPL.
Where to Watch RR vs LSG IPL 2025 Live:
- Streaming: Available on the JioHotstar app and website.
- Broadcast: Star Sports Network and Network 18 TV channels in India.
- Match Time: 7:30 PM IST.
Sawai Mansingh Stadium Records (RR’s Home Ground)
- Highest Team Total: 217/6 by Sunrisers Hyderabad against Rajasthan Royals in 2023.
- Lowest Team Total: 59/10 by Rajasthan Royals against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2023.
- Highest Individual Score: 113 by Virat Kohli (RCB) against Rajasthan Royals in 2024.
- Best Bowling Figures: 6/14 by Sohail Tanvir (RR) against Chennai Super Kings in 2008.
- Highest Partnership: 163 by Sachin Tendulkar and Dwayne Smith (MI) for the 1st wicket against Rajasthan Royals in 2012.
- Win Rate Batting First: 40% (4 won, 6 lost in last 10 matches).
- Average First Innings Score: 181.
- Average Winning Score: 188.
