Sat Apr 19 15:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Lucknow Super Giants Post 180/5 Against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025 Thriller
**Jaipur, [Date]** – The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) set a challenging 180-run target for the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a thrilling match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Winning the toss and electing to bat first, LSG had a shaky start, losing early wickets of Mitchell Marsh (4) and Nicholas Pooran (11). Captain Rishabh Pant also failed to make a significant contribution, scoring only 3 runs off 9 balls.
However, Aiden Markram steadied the innings with a well-played 66 off 45 balls, including five fours and three sixes. Ayush Badoni also contributed a crucial 50 off 34 balls. Abdul Samad provided a late flourish, smashing four consecutive sixes in the final over to finish on a quickfire 30 off 10 balls. Wanindu Hasaranga was the pick of the Rajasthan bowlers, taking two wickets.
Rajasthan Royals, meanwhile, are missing regular captain Sanju Samson due to an injury sustained in the previous match. Rian Parag will lead the side in his absence. Making his IPL debut at the remarkably young age of 14 years and 23 days, Vaibhav Suryawanshi partnered Yashasvi Jaiswal to chase the 181-run target. The match is expected to be a closely fought contest.
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