The eighteenth edition of the Indian Premier League is going to see Lucknow Supergiants clash against Rajasthan Royals, in match number 36 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Mumbai. Both teams will be looking to get back to winning ways heading into this fixture. Both the teams got their last fixture against Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals,
respectively. While Lucknow Supergiants Giants lost to bottom-placed Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets on the other side, Rajasthan Royals lost to Delhi Capitals in the first super over of the season. The match is crucial from the viewpoint of both the teams who are vying for a place in the playoffs. Lucknow Supergiants and Rajasthan Royals have clashed
against each other on the previous 5 occasions. Rajasthan Royals hold the bragging rights with 5 victories under their belt compared to Delhi’s sole victory that came in 2023. Rajasthan Royals got the better of LSG in the last two encounters in 2024. The pitch at Sawai Mansingh Stadium tends to assist batters; hence, both teams will be banking on their batsmen
to help their side cross the line.
Here are three batters to watch out for in this much-anticipated fixture.
3. Yashasvi Jaiswal

The destructive left-handed Indian opener has been unstoppable ever since he got back his form. He has scored 233 runs in seven innings for Rajasthan at a strike rate of nearly 140. He has also scored three half-centuries in the last 5 games. He will be the to shoulder the responsibility of giving a strong start to the inaugural Champions.
2. Mitchell Marsh

Another destructive opener, Mitchel Marsh brings fear to the hearts of the bowlers when he is in his groove. Marsh has amassed 295 runs in just 6 innings of this IPL at a strike rate of 172. He has also hit 4 half-centuries in the last 6 games. He is expected to be the source of many headaches for Rajasthan’s bowlers.
1. Nicholas Pooran

The current Orange Cap holder will be in action against Rajasthan Royals at Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Pooran has been in sublime form this season having scored 357 runs in 7 innings at a strike rate of over 200. He has also hit 4 half-centuries. The West Indian batter will look to hold onto his orange cap when he takes the crease.
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