Overview
- The 36th match of IPL 2025 will take place on April 19 at 7:30 PM IST at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, with live coverage on Star Sports Network and JioHotstar.
- Rajasthan Royals, currently eighth in the standings with only two wins from seven matches, are desperate to break their three-match losing streak and keep playoff hopes alive.
- Lucknow Super Giants, sitting fifth with four wins, aim to bounce back from a loss to Chennai Super Kings and strengthen their playoff bid.
- RR captain Sanju Samson is recovering from a side strain but is expected to play, while LSG pacer Mayank Yadav's availability depends on a pending fitness clearance.
- Key players Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh have been vital for LSG, contributing significantly to their batting success, with Pooran scoring 357 runs in seven matches.