Sat Apr 19 15:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Rajasthan Royals Face Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025 Thriller

**Jaipur, India** – The Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants clashed in a thrilling IPL 2025 match today, with Lucknow posting a challenging 180/5 in their 20 overs. A strong knock of 66 by Aiden Markram and a half-century (50) by Ayush Badoni anchored their innings. Wanindu Hasaranga picked up two wickets for Rajasthan. Lucknow’s innings saw early setbacks with the loss of Mitchell Marsh (4) and Nicholas Pooran (11) in the powerplay, and captain Rishabh Pant managing only 3 runs. However, a late blitz of four consecutive sixes by Abdul Samad in the final over propelled Lucknow to a respectable total; Samad finished unbeaten on 30 off 10 balls.

Rajasthan’s chase got off to a flying start. They reached 61 without loss in the powerplay, with Yashasvi Jaiswal (40*) and Vaibhav Suryavanshi (21*) leading the charge. Suryavanshi, at 14 years and 23 days old, became the youngest ever player to debut in the IPL. A dropped catch offered Suryavanshi a lifeline early on.

The match is currently underway, with Rajasthan needing 181 runs to win. The game is being played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Sanju Samson’s absence due to injury saw Ryan Parag captain the Royals.

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