Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will face Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, in the 26th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Both teams suffered a loss in their previous outing. RR lost to DC in a Super Over, while CSK defeated LSG by five wickets in their last outing. RR vs LSG Match 36: Match Details Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants, Match 36, IPL 2025 Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025 Time: 7:30 PM IST Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur Live Streaming: Star Sports Network & JioCinema Also Read | Hayden disagrees with Dhoni's powerplay strategy RR vs LSG Head-to-Head Stats (H2H) in IPL RR vs LSG Head-to-Head Stats Total Matches 5 Won by Lucknow Super Giants 1 Won by Rajasthan Royals 4 NR 0 Last 5 Matches Result LSG: 1, RR: 4 Rajasthan Royals have won four out of their five encounters, including their last two encounters in IPL 2024. LSG's last win over RR came in 2023. RR vs LSG: Team Preview for Match 36 Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) LSG find themselves in the 5th spot in the points table with four wins and three losses from their seven matches. In the batting department, Nicholas Pooran has dominated the runs charts and in the bowling department, Shardul Thakur and Ravi Bishnoi have done well for the team. Key Players of LSG: Shardul Thakur, Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi, Mitchell Marsh Rajasthan Royals (RR) Rajasthan Royals are currently in the eighth spot with two wins in seven matches. After losing to SRH and KKR, the Rajasthan Royals defeated CSK and PBKS before losing to GT, RCB and DC in their previous three encounters. In their last game against DC, the team lost in the Super Over. Sanju Samson and Riyan Parag are the players to keep an eye on in this contest, while Jofra Archer's spell will play a crucial role as RR look to climb up the points table. Key RR Players: Dhruv Jurel, Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag, Jofra Archer Also Read | Watch: DC team congratulate KL Rahul on birth of his baby girl Probable Playing XI for RR vs LSG Match 36 LSG Expected XI: Mitch Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (capt, wk), Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, David Miller, Shardul Thakur, Akash Deep, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Rathi Impact Subs: Ravi Bishnoi, Prince Yadav, Shahbaz Ahmed, Matthew Breetzke, Himmat Singh RR Expected XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (capt, wk), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande Impact Subs: S Dubey, K Kartikeya, A Madhwal Pitch & Weather Report for RR vs LSG Match 36 Pitch Report The pitch generally provides good support for batters, though spinners may find some assistance later in the innings. As the match progresses, the surface is expected to become even more favourable for batting. Weather Report The weather in Jaipur is expected to be clear, with temperatures around 37°C during the match. Ideal conditions are anticipated for cricket, with no chances of rain or interruptions. Conclusion Both LSG and RR will be aiming to bounce back to winning ways in this contest. While LSG may have a slight edge, the result will largely depend on the performance of the bowlers. A lot will depend on Jofra Archer's spell for RR, while Shardul Thakur holds the key for LSG.