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RR vs LSG IPL 2025 Match Today
The RR vs LSG IPL 2025 match today at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium delivered a heart-pounding T20 spectacle! Lucknow Super Giants set a challenging 180/5, but Rajasthan Royals fell agonizingly short at 178/5 in 20 overs, despite Yashasvi Jaiswal’s heroic 74. Avesh Khan’s fiery spell turned the game in LSG’s favour. Lucknow Super Giants post 180/5
LSG, opting to bat first, posted a solid 180/5 in 20 overs. Aiden Markram anchored the innings with a classy 66 off 45 balls, hitting 5 fours and 3 sixes. Impact substitute Ayush Badoni ignited the middle order with a brisk 50 off 34, including 5 fours and a six. Abdul Samad’s explosive unbeaten 30 off 10 balls, with 4 sixes at a 300.00 strike rate, gave LSG a late surge.
RR’s bowlers struggled, with Wanindu Hasaranga shining (2/31), Jofra Archer taking 1/32, and Tushar Deshpande claiming 1/26. Sandeep Sharma had a tough day, leaking 55 runs in 4 overs.
Rajasthan Royals’ chase: Jaiswal’s fireworks fall short
RR’s chase was powered by Yashasvi Jaiswal’s sensational 74 off 52 balls (5 fours, 4 sixes), but they finished at 178/5, just 2 runs shy of victory. The chase started with a bang, thanks to 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the youngest IPL debutant, who smashed 34 off 20 (2 fours, 3 sixes) before falling to Aiden Markram. Captain Riyan Parag contributed 39 off 26, but his dismissal via lbw to Avesh Khan in the 18th over shifted momentum.
Shimron Hetmyer’s quick 12 off 7 couldn’t seal the deal, and Dhruv Jurel (6 off 5) and Shubham Dubey (3 off 3) ran out of balls. Avesh Khan’s 3/37, including the crucial wickets of Jaiswal, Parag, and Hetmyer, proved decisive for LSG.
Key moments that defined the match
The RR vs LSG IPL 2025 match today was a rollercoaster! RR’s powerplay was electric, racing to 61/0 in 6 overs. Jaiswal and Suryavanshi’s 50-run stand in 27 balls set the tone. Suryavanshi’s fearless debut sent fans wild. LSG’s late surge, fueled by Samad’s blitz, ensured a competitive total. Strategic timeouts saw RR at 71/0 in 7 overs and 135/2 in 15 overs.
Jaiswal’s 50 off 31 balls kept RR ahead, but Avesh Khan’s double strike in the 18th over (Jaiswal and Parag) turned the tide. A tense final over saw RR needing 6 off the last ball, but they managed only 3, handing LSG a thrilling win.
Full Scorecard
Lucknow Super Giants (20 Overs)
– Mitchell Marsh: 4 (6 balls, SR 66.66) c Hetmyer b Archer
– Aiden Markram: 66 (45 balls, 5×4, 3×6, SR 146.66) c Parag b Hasaranga
– Nicholas Pooran: 11 (8 balls, 2×4, SR 137.50) lbw b Sandeep Sharma
– Rishabh Pant (c)†: 3 (9 balls, SR 33.33) c †Jurel b Hasaranga
– Ayush Badoni: 50 (34 balls, 5×4, 1×6, SR 147.05) c Dubey b Deshpande
– David Miller: 7 (8 balls, SR 87.50)
– Abdul Samad: 30 (10 balls, 4×6, SR 300.00)
– Extras: 9 (lb 4, w 5)
– Total: 180/5 (RR: 9.00)
Did not bat: Digvesh Rathi, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Prince Yadav, Avesh Khan
– Fall of wickets: 1-16 (Marsh, 2.2 ov), 2-46 (Pooran, 5.2 ov), 3-54 (Pant, 7.4 ov), 4-130 (Markram, 15.5 ov), 5-143 (Badoni, 17.3 ov)
– Bowling: Archer 4-0-32-1, Theekshana 4-0-32-0, Sandeep Sharma 4-0-55-1, Deshpande 4-0-26-1, Hasaranga 4-0-31-2
Rajasthan Royals (20 Overs, 178 runs)
– Yashasvi Jaiswal: 74 (52 balls, 5×4, 4×6, SR 142.30) b Avesh Khan
– Vaibhav Suryavanshi: 34 (20 balls, 2×4, 3×6, SR 170.00) st †Pant b Markram
– Nitish Rana: 8 (7 balls, 1×6, SR 114.28) c Avesh Khan b Thakur
– Riyan Parag (c): 39 (26 balls, 3×4, 2×6, SR 150.00) lbw b Avesh Khan
– Dhruv Jurel †: 6 (5 balls, SR 120.00)
– Shimron Hetmyer: 12 (7 balls, 2×4, SR 171.42) c Thakur b Avesh Khan
– Shubham Dubey: 3 (3 balls, SR 100.00)
– Extras: 2 (lb 1, w 1)
– Total: 178/5 (RR: 8.90)
– Did not bat: Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande
– Fall of wickets: 1-85 (Suryavanshi, 8.4 ov), 2-94 (Rana, 9.6 ov), 3-156 (Jaiswal, 17.1 ov), 4-161 (Parag, 17.6 ov), 5-175 (Hetmyer, 19.3 ov)
– Bowling: Thakur 3-0-34-1, Avesh Khan 4-0-37-3, Rathi 4-0-30-0, Markram 2-0-18-1, Prince Yadav 4-0-39-0, Bishnoi 3-0-19-0
Why this match was unmissable
The RR vs LSG IPL 2025 match today was a battle of nerves and talent. RR’s batting, led by Jaiswal and Suryavanshi, took on LSG’s balanced attack. Suryavanshi’s historic debut at 14 added a new chapter to the IPL, while LSG’s late-order blitz showcased their depth. Avesh Khan’s clutch performance under pressure sealed a dramatic win. With the Jaipur crowd roaring, every ball was electric!
The aftermath
LSG’s thrilling 2-run victory keeps their IPL 2025 campaign alive, while RR will rue missed chances. Avesh Khan’s heroics and Jaiswal’s masterclass will dominate headlines, alongside Suryavanshi’s dream debut. Who was your standout performer? Share your thoughts below and relive the RR vs LSG IPL 2025 match today with highlights and fan reactions!
