Both teams have different goals going into this crucial match.
Notably, LSG’s winning streak was ended by Chennai Super Kings in their most recent game, while RR is coming off a super-over loss to Delhi Capitals.
Details regarding the pitch and the stream
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium’s track is not particularly known for producing games with high scoring. The bowlers might take control of the game because the ground is on the larger side. The second-batting team has won 38 of the 58 IPL matches that have been played at the venue. Fans can watch the game live on the Star Sports Network and stream the same on the JioHotstar app and website (7:30pm IST).
LSG’s strength
Lucknow Super Giants’ strong performance
This season, Lucknow Super Giants have won four of their seven games, making them one of the most formidable teams. Nicholas Pooran has been in excellent form, scoring the most runs. Other key batsmen include Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram.
On the bowling front, Shardul Thakur leads the pace department while Digvesh Rathi and Ravi Bishnoi have also made significant contributions with the ball.
Analyses of teams This season for the Rajasthan Royals Rajasthan Royals are currently placed eighth in the IPL standings with just two wins across seven games.
They have shown promise a few times despite their position. Their only big defeat came against RCB at home.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Rana, and Jofra Archer would be RR’s key players. The fitness of skipper Sanju Samson will be crucial as he is an integral part of the team.
H2H
Here’s the head-to-head record
The two sides have clashed in only four games since LSG were one of the two newly-introduced sides in IPL 2022.
With a head-to-head record of 4-1 in their favor, RR hold the upper hand. In 2023, the Super Giants’ only victory over the Royals occurred. Last season, the Men in Pink thrashed LSG twice and that too by comfortable margins.