Overview

• Lucknow Super Giants defended 180/5 to secure a dramatic 2-run win over Rajasthan Royals, with Avesh Khan delivering a decisive final over.
• Aiden Markram (66 off 45) and Ayush Badoni (50 off 34) anchored LSG's innings, supported by Abdul Samad's explosive 30 off 10 balls in the final over.
• Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest IPL debutant, scoring a quick 34 off 20 balls and forming an 85-run opening partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal.
• Avesh Khan claimed three crucial wickets, including Jaiswal and Riyan Parag in the 18th over, and defended nine runs in the final over to seal the win.
• Rajasthan Royals' sixth loss in eight matches drops them to eighth place, while LSG consolidates their position in fourth with five wins.