RR vs LSG: The 36th match of the IPL 2025 promises to be an exciting clash between the Rajasthan Royals and the Lucknow Super Giants. Taking on each other the arch rivals will be against one another for the first time during the IPL 2025. The match is scheduled to be played on the grounds of the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur on April 19.
The iconic Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, is set to host one of the most thrilling clashes of the season. Rajasthan Royals will welcome the Lucknow Super Giants to their home turf for this high-stakes encounter. For Rajasthan, this season has been a rollercoaster marred by underperformance. Their batting has failed to click in crunch moments, and their bowlers have struggled at the death. After a spirited fight against Delhi Capitals that ended in a Super Over loss, the Royals now find themselves on the brink, where every game is a must-win. On the other hand, Lucknow has found its rhythm. The side has delivered with both bat and ball, claiming victories against formidable opponents. While their loss to CSK served as a minor setback, their overall form places them as favourites heading into this encounter.
Let’s take a look at today’s cricket RR vs LSG, Match 36 pitch report, Weather Report, Ground stats, and Probable XI ahead of the first match of IPL 2025 between Rajasthan and Lucknow.
RR vs LSG: Match Preview
| Match Info | Details |
| Series | Indian Premier League, 2025 |
| Match | Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants, 36th match |
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium |
| City | Jaipur |
| Match Start Time | 7:30 PM IST – Saturday, 19 April, 2025 |
| TV Channel | Star Sports & Sports18 Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
Pitch Report
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, is set to host the RR vs LSG for Match 36 of the IPL 2025. Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants- The 36th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to be played at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. The venue has historically favoured chasing teams, with sides batting second winning 38 of the 58 IPL matches played here, which roughly translates to a 65 per cent success rate. The data suggests that the pitch often becomes more favourable for batting under lights, making run-chases more manageable. Overall, the Sawai Mansingh Stadium pitch has been known to be a fairly balanced playing surface, which can favour both batters and bowlers depending on external conditions.
RR vs LSG Weather Report:
The weather at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, is expected to remain cloudy during the start of the match but as the match progresses further the cloud cover will take on the ground ensuring an uninterrupted game. No Rain showers are expected during the match hours as the rain probability is almost 0% along with it there are 14% chances of humidity. Fans can look forward to a full 40-over contest if rain comes and stops before match hours. The temperature at the ground is likely to be around 39.4°celsius.
| Weather Parameter | Details |
| Condition | Hazy Sunshine |
| Rain Probability | 0% |
| Humidity | 14% |
| Temperature | Around 39.4°C |
Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur stats: RR vs LSG
| Total Matches Played | 59 |
| Batting First Won | 21 |
| Batting Second Won | 38 |
| Tied Matches | 00 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 163 |
| Highest Score | Rajasthan Royals 214/2 |
| Lowest Score | Rajasthan Royals 59/10 |
RR vs LSG Predicted Playing XI
RR Probable Playing XI:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Nitish Rana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande
LSG Probable Playing XI:
Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Akash Deep, Digvesh Singh Rathi
