Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals Timeline

The Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals Timeline in IPL 2025 was one of the most anticipated clashes of the season. With KL Rahul leading LSG and Sanju Samson captaining RR, fans witnessed a high-intensity contest featuring world-class batting, skillful bowling, and thrilling momentum shifts.

Played at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, the encounter carried huge playoff implications as both sides looked to strengthen their position in the IPL 2025 points table. The match was packed with big-hitting, crucial partnerships, and tactical brilliance, making it a true IPL classic.

This article covers the full match timeline, squads, scorecard, highlights, and detailed analysis of LSG vs RR.

Match Info – LSG vs RR IPL 2025

• Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2025
  
• Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
  
• Format: T20 (20 overs per side)
  
• Captains: KL Rahul (LSG), Sanju Samson (RR)
  

Lucknow Super Giants Squad 2025

Player	Role
KL Rahul (C & WK)	Wicketkeeper-Batsman
Quinton de Kock	Batsman
Marcus Stoinis	All-rounder
Nicholas Pooran	Batsman
Deepak Hooda	All-rounder
Krunal Pandya	All-rounder
Ravi Bishnoi	Bowler
Naveen-ul-Haq	Bowler
Mohsin Khan	Bowler
Ayush Badoni	Batsman
Yash Thakur	Bowler

Rajasthan Royals Squad 2025

Player	Role
Sanju Samson (C & WK)	Wicketkeeper-Batsman
Jos Buttler	Batsman
Yashasvi Jaiswal	Batsman
Shimron Hetmyer	Batsman
Riyan Parag	All-rounder
Devdutt Padikkal	Batsman
Ravichandran Ashwin	All-rounder
Yuzvendra Chahal	Bowler
Trent Boult	Bowler
Prasidh Krishna	Bowler
Sandeep Sharma	Bowler

Match Timeline – Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals

Powerplay (0–6 Overs)

• Rajasthan Royals started with aggression as Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed boundaries early.
  
• Mohsin Khan struck in the 3rd over, removing Jos Buttler.
  
• RR reached 49/2 at the end of the powerplay.
  

Middle Overs (7–15 Overs)

• Sanju Samson and Riyan Parag built a steady 55-run stand.
  
• Ravi Bishnoi broke the partnership, dismissing Parag.
  
• LSG spinners applied pressure as RR stood at 118/4 after 15 overs.
  

Death Overs (16–20 Overs)

• Samson’s quickfire 44 (27) pushed RR to 171/7.
  
• In reply, KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock gave LSG a strong start with a 60-run opening stand.
  
• Trent Boult dismissed Rahul, but Nicholas Pooran’s unbeaten 50 (26)* finished the chase in the 19th over.
  
• LSG ended at 174/5, winning by 5 wickets.
  

Full Scorecard – LSG vs RR IPL 2025

Rajasthan Royals Batting

Batsman	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Yashasvi Jaiswal	33	21	5	1	157.1
Jos Buttler	12	9	2	0	133.3
Sanju Samson (C)	44	27	4	2	162.9
Riyan Parag	29	23	3	1	126.1
Shimron Hetmyer	18	15	1	1	120.0
Others	35	–	–	–	–
Total: 171/7 (20 overs)

Rajasthan Royals Bowling

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Econ
Trent Boult	4	34	2	8.5
Yuzvendra Chahal	4	29	2	7.2
R. Ashwin	4	30	1	7.5
Sandeep Sharma	4	42	0	10.5
Prasidh Krishna	4	39	0	9.8

Lucknow Super Giants Batting

Batsman	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
KL Rahul (C)	36	24	5	1	150.0
Quinton de Kock	28	20	4	1	140.0
Marcus Stoinis	21	17	2	1	123.5
Nicholas Pooran	50*	26	4	3	192.3
Deepak Hooda	16	13	2	0	123.1
Others	23	–	–	–	–
Total: 174/5 (19 overs)

Lucknow Super Giants Bowling

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Econ
Mohsin Khan	4	27	1	6.7
Naveen-ul-Haq	4	35	2	8.7
Krunal Pandya	4	31	1	7.8
Ravi Bishnoi	4	29	2	7.2
Yash Thakur	4	42	1	10.5

Key Moments – LSG vs RR IPL 2025

• Early wicket of Jos Buttler gave LSG momentum.
  
• Samson-Parag partnership revived RR’s innings.
  
• Ravi Bishnoi’s double strike in the middle overs was crucial.
  
• Nicholas Pooran’s explosive fifty sealed victory for Lucknow Super Giants.
  

Match Analysis – LSG vs RR IPL 2025

The Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals match perfectly showcased the competitive nature of IPL 2025. Rajasthan Royals fought hard with Sanju Samson’s batting brilliance and Boult-Chahal’s bowling efforts, but LSG’s depth in batting proved decisive. The composure of Nicholas Pooran and the support from KL Rahul ensured Lucknow chased down the target under pressure.

Conclusion

The Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals Timeline in IPL 2025 was a thrilling contest filled with partnerships, key breakthroughs, and power-hitting. LSG’s 5-wicket win strengthened their playoff chances, while RR will aim to bounce back stronger in their upcoming fixtures.