LSG vs RR Highlights – Markram, Badoni Anchor Lucknow Innings

LSG vs RR Highlights – Markram, Badoni Power LSG to Strong Total

LSG vs RR Highlights – Avesh Khan’s Final Over Turns the Match

Catch LSG vs RR highlights from IPL 2025 as Lucknow Super Giants edge past Rajasthan Royals in a thrilling 2-run victory at Sawai Mansingh Stadium

Read the full LSG vs RR IPL 2025 match highlights as Lucknow Super Giants edge Rajasthan Royals in a thrilling 2-run victory in Jaipur.

Jaipur, April 19, 2025: In a high-voltage encounter at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) held their nerves to register a narrow 2-run victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 36th match of IPL 2025. Aiden Markram and Ayush Badoni starred with the bat, while Avesh Khan’s brilliant final over sealed the deal for Lucknow in front of a packed Jaipur crowd.

Markram and Badoni Power LSG to 180

Batting first after winning the toss, LSG posted a challenging total of 180/5 in 20 overs. South African batter Aiden Markram led the charge with a fluent 66 off 45 balls, laced with elegant boundaries and well-timed sixes. Supporting him in the middle order, Ayush Badoni played a vital knock of 50 from 34 deliveries, rotating the strike and accelerating at key moments.

The finishing touches came from Abdul Samad, who unleashed a flurry of sixes in the final over, hitting four massive blows to lift LSG to a par-plus score on a dry Jaipur pitch.

RR’s Chase Falls Agonizingly Short

In response, Rajasthan Royals began confidently with Yashasvi Jaiswal anchoring the innings with a classy 74 off 52 balls. The young left-hander looked in sublime form, piercing gaps and rotating strike effortlessly. However, the rest of RR’s batting unit couldn’t capitalize on the platform Jaiswal laid.

The game swung dramatically in the final overs. Needing 17 off the last over, Avesh Khan produced a sensational display of death bowling, picking up 3 wickets for 37 runs overall, including two in the final over, to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.

Captaincy Without Samson

RR felt the absence of regular captain Sanju Samson, who missed the match due to a side strain. Riyan Parag stepped in as stand-in skipper, showing maturity with bowling changes and field placements but couldn’t steer the team home in the final overs.

What This Means for the Table

With this win, Lucknow Super Giants have moved up in the IPL 2025 points table and reinforced their status as serious playoff contenders. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals, despite their strong performances, will look to bounce back in their upcoming fixtures.

📌 Key Highlights:

• Match Result: LSG won by 2 runs
• Top Performers: Aiden Markram (66), Ayush Badoni (50), Yashasvi Jaiswal (74), Avesh Khan (3/37)
• Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
• Match Date: April 19, 2025

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