The Rajasthan Royals will play against the Lucknow Super Giants in the 36th game of the 2025 Indian Premier League at the Jaipur-based Sawai Mansingh Stadium. The game will be played on April 19 at 7:30 PM IST.

Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium will host the 2025 IPL's second game: The Rajasthan Royals will play the Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday, April 19.

The Rajasthan Royals are eighth in the points table with two victories and five defeats in seven games. They lost their last game in a Super Over to the Delhi Capitals. It was a sour loss, as they could not come back by nine runs in the final over. They will now be seeking to come back.

The Lucknow Super Giants, meanwhile, were defeated in their last game against the Chennai Super Kings by five wickets. Having won four games and lost three in seven, they occupy fifth position on the points table.

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Rajasthan Royals

Sanju Samson's team is in trouble. They lost their previous three games, and their loss against Delhi Capitals in the previous one will probably be a downer. In an exciting game, the team lost the Super Over. To have any hope of winning the remaining part of the season, they need to win this game. Samson has to take charge in this do-or-die game and take his team to the win.

Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal played well in the previous match, and the team anticipates both of them to have a good start. The middle order is a bit weak in the recent matches, and the team requires Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, and Dhruv Jurel's partnerships. Shimron Hetmyer is an effective finisher and will have to play quick runs in the lower middle order with Wanindu Hasaranga and Shubham Dubey.

Jofra Archer played well in the previous match, and the team is hoping for him to make an early impression along with Tushar Deshpande since the Super Giants possess fine top-order batsmen. Waninndu Hasaranga is the major bowler in this attack and will have to get along nicely with Maheesh Theekshana. Sandeep Sharma and Riyan Parag are also expected to perform in the support roles in this big match.

Lucknow Super Giants

The Lucknow Super Giants have played decent cricket this season. They enter this game, however, after having lost to the Chennai Super Kings and are hoping for a turnaround.

The Lucknow Super Giants' batting order at the top hit a rare roadblock, with both Nicholas Pooran and Aiden Markram getting out in single figures. Pooran is still the top run-getter this season, though, and LSG will be hoping for a big score from him. Mitchell Marsh has been good with the bat as well and will once again be found in the opening slot.

In spite of the defeat, LSG fans would be glad to witness Rishabh Pant getting some runs under his belt and his first half-century of the season. He will feature in the middle order along with Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, and David Miller. Shardul Thakur did a fantastic job in the bowling, picking 11 wickets and featuring in the top three wicket-takers of the tournament.

But he will require greater support from Akash Deep and Avesh Khan. Digvesh Rathi and Ravi Bishnoi are a great spin combination and have claimed 17 wickets in total.

Pitch Report

The pitch in Jaipur is typically a dream for batsmen. With a bit of dry grass on the surface, it holds up nicely, offering good pace and bounce. Once batsmen get the hang of it, they’ll find it easy to play their shots. As the ball ages, spinners might start to see a bit more action. The average score for the first innings here hovers around 162, but the team batting first will definitely be aiming for over 190 runs.

Toss Prediction

The team that sets a target has won the last four matches played here. Defending a score can be tricky since the wicket remains good for batting throughout the game. Both captains will likely look at recent scores and choose to bowl first if they win the toss.

Weather Report

Here’s the text we’re looking at: With just a 5% chance of interruptions, we anticipate that the weather won’t significantly impact the match. The forecast shows a high of 39°C and a low of 28°C.

Head to Head

In this match, the Rajasthan Royals triumphed over the Lucknow Super Giants with a score of 4-1. These two teams faced off twice last season, and the Rajasthan Royals came out on top both times.

Venue Details

Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur is a fantastic venue for batsmen. The ball comes off the bat nicely, making it easy to play through the line. Fast bowlers don’t get much help on this pitch, but spinners thrive here with the quick bounce and sharp spin. Overall, it’s always a tough day for bowlers on this track.

Match Prediction

The Lucknow Super Giants have had a fairly decent season overall. However, their less-than-stellar record against the Rajasthan Royals could pose a challenge. They’ll need to focus on their bowling, which has been a weak spot for them. The Rajasthan Royals boast a formidable batting lineup, making them tough opponents in this venue. It’s bound to be a nail-biter, but the Rajasthan Royals seem to have the upper hand.

Rajasthan Royals take the win!

Betting Tips

Both teams have had their ups and downs this year, and they seem pretty evenly matched in terms of strengths and weaknesses. While we anticipate a nail-biter of a game, Rajasthan might just have the edge thanks to a more balanced bowling lineup. Right now, the win percentage for RR vs. LSG stands at a perfect 50% for both teams.

Bet on RR.

Probable Playing XI

Rajasthan Royals Playing XI

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (C & WK), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmeyer, Nitish Rana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Jofra Archer.

Lucknow Super Giants Playing XI

Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (C & WK), Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, David Miller, Shardul Thakur, Digvesh Rathi, Avesh Khan, Akash Deep, Ravi Bishnoi.

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Rajasthan Royals Key Players

Yashasvi Jaiswal began the season on a conservative note but has played really well in the last few games. With 233 runs under his belt already, Jaiswal is the highest run-getter from his team and is thus our choice for the next game.

Riyan Parag played an average tournament performance from his level, with 173 runs in seven games at a strike rate of 147.86. He anticipates improvement in the back-to-back match.

Nitish Rana looked confident at bat against the Delhi Capitals and scored his second half-century of the 2025 IPL (51 runs from 28 balls). He will play a key role in the middle order for the Royals.

Lucknow Super Giants Key Players

Nicholas Pooran was a star last season and has been doing the same this season. He has accumulated 357 runs this season and is his team's top run-scorer, so our choice for the game this time is him.

Shardul Thakur gives away runs but gets important breakthroughs, which are vital in this style of cricket. In seven matches of the 2025 IPL, he had taken 11 wickets with an economy rate of 10.96.

Mitchell Marsh played four half-centuries in six 2025 IPL games and contributed 295 runs in all with a strike rate of 171.51.