The stage is set for a thrilling encounter between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants in the 36th match of IPL 2025 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Lucknow has won four out of seven matches this season, while Rajasthan has managed only two victories.
Rajasthan has a slight edge in their head-to-head record, having won four out of five encounters against Lucknow. However, Lucknow’s strong batting lineup, which could feature Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram at the top, followed by Nicholas Pooran and Ayush Badoni, is expected to give Rajasthan a tough time. David Miller and Shardul Thakur are likely to be part of the playing XI, with Avesh Khan also making an appearance.
Team Lineups
Rajasthan’s batting order is likely to be led by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Nitish Rana, with Riyan Parag and Dhruv Jurel batting at numbers three and four. Shimron Hetmyer and Wanindu Hasaranga are other key players who can play a crucial role in the match.
Rajasthan Royals’ likely XI includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Mahesh Theekshana, and Sandeep Sharma, with either Tushar Deshpande or Avesh Khan making up the final spot.
Lucknow Super Giants’ probable XI comprises Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, and Ravi Bishnoi, with either Prins Yadav or Akash Deep rounding out the team.
Captaincy Concerns
Rajasthan is dealing with a major setback, as their captain Sanju Samson is ruled out due to an injury. Riyan Parag is likely to take over the captaincy in his absence. This change could impact the team’s strategy and performance.
The match promises to be an exciting contest between two teams with contrasting fortunes this season. The outcome will depend on how well the teams adapt to the conditions and execute their game plans.