Match 36 of the IPL 2025 delivered an absolute nail-biter as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) edged past Rajasthan Royals (RR) by just 2 runs at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. It was a match full of ups and downs, intense pressure moments, and a spectacular last over from Avesh Khan that sealed the game for LSG. This clash will go down in memory for all fans who witnessed the RR vs LSG Highlights.
RR vs LSG Match Result – Super Giants Hold Their Nerve
In a heart-thumping finish, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) defended their total of 180 runs, restricting Rajasthan Royals (RR) to 178 in their 20 overs. The highlight was Avesh Khan’s last over where he picked two wickets and gave away just 3 runs when RR needed 6 from 6 balls. This final over will be talked about for a long time!
IPL 2025 Match 36: LSG Batting Scorecard of RR vs LSG Recap
Here’s the detailed batting performance of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | Dismissal |
| Mitchell Marsh | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | c Hetmyer b Jofra Archer |
| Aiden Markram | 66 | 45 | 5 | 3 | c Riyan Parag b Wanindu Hasaranga |
| Nicholas Pooran | 11 | 8 | 2 | 0 | lbw b Sandeep Sharma |
| Rishabh Pant (c/wk) | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | c Dhruv Jurel b Wanindu Hasaranga |
| Ayush Badoni (IP) | 50 | 34 | 5 | 1 | c Shubham Dubey b Tushar Deshpande |
| David Miller | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | not out |
| Abdul Samad | 30 | 10 | 0 | 4 | not out |
| Extras | 9 | (W 5, LB 4) | |||
| Total | 180/5 | 20 Overs |
Fall of Wickets:
16/1 (Marsh, 2.2 ov), 46/2 (Pooran, 5.2 ov), 54/3 (Pant, 7.4 ov),
130/4 (Markram, 15.5 ov), 143/5 (Badoni, 17.3 ov)
Yet to Bat: Shardul Thakur, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan
IPL 2025 Match 36: RR Batting Scorecard in RR vs LSG Highlights
Here’s the detailed batting performance of Rajasthan Royals (RR):
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | Dismissal |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 74 | 52 | 5 | 4 | b Avesh Khan |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi (IP) | 34 | 20 | 2 | 3 | st Pant b Markram |
| Nitish Rana | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | c Avesh Khan b Shardul Thakur |
| Riyan Parag (c) | 39 | 26 | 3 | 2 | lbw b Avesh Khan |
| Dhruv Jurel (wk) | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | not out |
| Shimron Hetmyer | 12 | 7 | 2 | 0 | c Thakur b Avesh Khan |
| Shubham Dubey | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | not out |
| Extras | 2 | (W 1, LB 1) | |||
| Total | 178/5 | 20 Overs |
Fall of Wickets:
85/1 (Suryavanshi, 8.4 ov), 94/2 (Rana, 9.6 ov), 156/3 (Jaiswal, 17.1 ov),
161/4 (Parag, 17.6 ov), 175/5 (Hetmyer, 19.3 ov)
Yet to Bat: Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma
LSG Bowling Scorecard of RR vs LSG Recap
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Shardul Thakur | 3.0 | 34 | 1 | 11.33 |
| Avesh Khan | 4.0 | 37 | 3 | 9.25 |
| Digvesh Rathi | 4.0 | 30 | 0 | 7.50 |
| Aiden Markram | 2.0 | 18 | 1 | 9.00 |
| Prince Yadav | 4.0 | 39 | 0 | 9.75 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 3.0 | 19 | 0 | 6.33 |
RR Bowling Scorecard in RR vs LSG Highlights
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Jofra Archer | 4.0 | 32 | 1 | 8.00 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4.0 | 32 | 0 | 8.00 |
| Sandeep Sharma | 4.0 | 55 | 1 | 13.75 |
| Tushar Deshpande | 4.0 | 26 | 1 | 6.50 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4.0 | 31 | 2 | 7.75 |
Best Batting Performances – RR vs LSG Recap
Aiden Markram – 66 (45 balls)
Markram anchored the LSG innings after early wickets. His calm stroke play, powerful pulls, and a few glorious sixes were crucial. His ability to rotate the strike and accelerate in the death overs stood out.
Yashasvi Jaiswal – 74 (52 balls)
The young RR opener once again delivered. His elegant drives and clean sixes kept RR ahead in the chase. Though he fell late in the innings, he had set a solid platform.
Best Bowling Performances – RR vs LSG Highlights
Avesh Khan – (4-0-37-3)
The man of the match! Avesh Khan’s final over was a masterclass. With just 6 needed, he held his nerve and took two vital wickets – Jaiswal and Hetmyer – to win it for LSG. His death bowling was sensational.
Wanindu Hasaranga – (4-0-31-2)
RR’s star spinner bowled with control and sharpness. His googlies outfoxed both Pant and Markram, keeping LSG from posting 200.
Best Partnership Performances – RR vs LSG Recap
Markram & Badoni – 76 (46 balls)
This middle-order partnership gave LSG the momentum. With boundaries and sharp running between the wickets, they kept the scoreboard ticking and set up a competitive total.
Jaiswal & Parag – 62 (34 balls)
RR’s hopes were alive as long as this pair was together. Their aggressive stroke play, particularly against the spinners, brought RR close to the target.
RR vs LSG Highlights – Turning Point of the Match
Avesh’s Last Over Brilliance!
When 6 runs were needed in the last over, RR fans were confident. But Avesh had other plans. He dismissed Hetmyer, bowled tight yorkers, and gave away just 3 runs. His ability to stay calm under pressure was game-changing.
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Conclusion
The RR vs LSG Highlights match in IPL 2025 turned out to be a rollercoaster ride. From Markram’s steady half-century to Avesh Khan’s magical last over, this match had everything a cricket fan dreams of. Rajasthan Royals gave their all in the chase, but it was Lucknow Super Giants who held their nerves when it mattered the most. With this win, LSG climbs higher in the points table and cements their playoff chances.
For cricket lovers, this match was yet another reminder that T20 cricket is unpredictable, thrilling, and never over until the last ball!
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