LSG vs RR IPL 2025: Last-Over Thriller Leads to Victory for Lucknow Super Giants

A Thrilling Victory: Match Overview Finish at Sawai Mansingh Stadium

In a nerve-wracking contest at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Lucknow Super Giants narrowly defeated Rajasthan Royals by 2 runs in a match that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The match, played on April 19, 2025, saw Lucknow’s total of 180/5 stand firm despite Rajasthan’s valiant chase, finishing at 178/5 after 20 overs.

Lucknow Super Giants Innings: Solid Foundation Set by Marsh and Markram

Mitchell Marsh: 4 runs (6 balls), 0 fours, 0 sixes
Mitchell Marsh anchored the Lucknow innings with a steady knock, although his inability to accelerate in the middle overs slowed the scoring rate. His contribution laid the groundwork for the others.

Aiden Markram: 66 runs (45 balls), 5 fours, 3 sixes
Markram was the star for Lucknow, playing a brilliant knock and providing crucial momentum in the middle overs. His aggressive approach helped his team post a competitive total.

Nicholas Pooran: 11 runs (8 balls), 2 four, 0 sixes
Pooran’s knock was brief and unproductive. Despite his best efforts, he couldn’t make an impact, leaving the middle order with the task of finishing strong.

Rishabh Pant (c & wk): 3 runs (9 balls), 0 fours, 0 sixes
Pant provided stability after the early breakthroughs, but his innings was cut short. He played a key role in the middle overs but failed to capitalize on his position.

Ayush Badoni: 50 runs (34 balls), 5 fours, 1 sixes
Badoni played a brilliant cameo in the final stages of the innings, hitting crucial boundaries and sixes to give Lucknow the momentum they needed.

David Miller: 7* runs (8 balls), 0 fours, 0 six, SR: 175.00
Miller contributed with some quick runs towards the end, helping his side reach a competitive total.

Abdul Samad: 30* runs (10 balls), 0 fours, 4 sixes
Samad’s explosive cameo in the final overs boosted Lucknow’s score significantly, with his strike rate approaching 300.

Extras: 9 (b 0, lb 4, w 5, nb 0, p 0)
Total: 180/5 (20 overs)

Top Bowlers for Rajasthan Royals: Archer and Hasaranga Stand Out

Jofra Archer: 4 overs, 36 runs, 1 wicket
Archer bowled tightly, picking up a crucial wicket. He kept the pressure on the Lucknow batters but couldn’t stem the run flow entirely.

Wanindu Hasaranga: 4 overs, 31 runs, 2 wickets
Hasaranga was the pick of the bowlers for Rajasthan, maintaining control and picking up key wickets to try and derail Lucknow’s progress.

Tushar Deshpande: 4 overs, 26 runs, 1 wicket
Deshpande struggled during his spell, leaking runs but managing to claim one wicket in the process.

Rajasthan Royals Innings: Jaiswal’s Efforts Fall Short

Yashasvi Jaiswal: 74 runs (52 balls), 5 fours, 4 sixes
Jaiswal played a brilliant knock, anchoring Rajasthan’s chase and keeping them in the hunt for most of the innings. His aggressive stroke play was a standout feature of the chase.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi: 34 runs (20 balls), 2 fours, 3 sixes
Suryavanshi’s contribution was minimal, and his dismissal added pressure to Rajasthan’s chase.

Nitish Rana: 8 runs (7 balls), 0 four, 1 sixes
Rana struggled to get going, and his early dismissal put more pressure on the Rajasthan Royals’ middle order.

Riyan Parag: 39 runs (26 balls), 3 fours, 2 sixes
Parag fought valiantly in the middle overs, playing some excellent shots to keep Rajasthan’s chase on track. His knock was important, but it wasn’t enough to seal the win.

Dhruv Jurel: 6* runs (5 balls), 0 fours, 0 sixes
Jurel’s contribution was brief, but his cameo added some quick runs in the final overs.

Shimron Hetmyer: 12 runs (7 balls), 2 four, 0 sixes
Hetmyer’s efforts were also short-lived, and he couldn’t manage to get Rajasthan closer to the target in the final overs.

Extras: 2 (b 0, lb 1, w 1, nb 0, p 0)
Total: 178/5 (20 overs)

Top Bowlers for Lucknow Super Giants: Khan and Hasaranga Lead the Charge

Avesh Khan: 4 overs, 37 runs, 3 wickets
Avesh Khan was Lucknow’s standout bowler, picking up crucial wickets and keeping the run flow under control. His performance was key in restricting Rajasthan’s progress.

Avesh Khan: Man of the Match

Avesh Khan delivered a match-winning performance for Lucknow Super Giants in their thrilling 2-run victory over Rajasthan Royals. His brilliant bowling was the key factor in limiting Rajasthan to just 178 runs, setting up the win.

• Key Wickets: Avesh took 3 important wickets, including the crucial scalp of Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who was dismissed for just 8 runs. His dismissal broke a promising partnership and slowed down Rajasthan’s chase.
• He then sent Riyan Parag back to the pavilion with a brilliant delivery, followed by the wicket of Nitish Rana, who was dismissed for just 7 runs. These breakthroughs were pivotal in controlling the middle overs and building pressure on Rajasthan.
• Economy: His economy rate of 9.20 was impressive considering the pressure of the chase and the fact that Rajasthan was chasing a relatively high target.

Avesh’s performance was a textbook example of effective bowling under pressure, combining both containment and crucial breakthroughs. His efforts ensured that LSG maintained control of the game and ultimately sealed a dramatic win.

Shardul Thakur: 3 overs, 34 runs, 1 wicket
Thakur was solid but couldn’t get the breakthroughs required to accelerate the pressure on Rajasthan’s batting lineup.

Conclusion: Lucknow Super Giants Secure a Thrilling 2-Run Victory

In a thrilling contest, Lucknow Super Giants managed to hold their nerve and edge out Rajasthan Royals by just 2 runs. The solid foundation set by Aiden Markram (66) and Mitchell Marsh (46) ensured Lucknow posted a competitive total of 180/5. Late fireworks from Ayush Badoni and Abdul Samad (30*) propelled the team to a challenging score.

Yashasvi Jaiswal (74) played a brilliant knock in the chase, but consistent breakthroughs by Avesh Khan (3 wickets) and tight bowling from the others meant Rajasthan fell just short, finishing at 178/5.

This match showcased the importance of partnerships, timely breakthroughs, and brilliant individual performances, with Lucknow emerging victorious in a closely contested match.

Man of the Match: Avesh Khan, for his excellent bowling performance and key wickets that tilted the game in Lucknow’s favor.

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