Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Supergiants will face off in their opening encounter on Sunday, March 24 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
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With a stellar record against the Super Giants, having won two out of their three encounters, the Royals are optimistic about their chances.
Their stronghold lies in their venue and a formidable spin attack that has often proven to be their trump card. Spearheaded by experienced campaigners Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal, and supported by the likes of Sandeep Sharma and Trent Boult, the Royals' bowling arsenal aims for a dominant performance.
KL Rahul's return to the squad after missing several games last season due to injury injects a significant boost of confidence into the Super Giants' camp. As they brace themselves for a tough battle, the experienced duo of Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul at the top order should set the tone for a commanding start.
RR vs LSG: Pitch Report
Located in Jaipur, India, the Sawai Mansingh Stadium is renowned for its batting-friendly pitch, providing an ideal setting for thrilling cricket encounters. The wicket at Sawai Mansingh Stadium offers true bounce and pace, favouring batsmen to play their shots freely.
Spin bowlers find the surface conducive to their craft as the ball grips and turns sharply, posing challenges to batsmen in the second innings. Considering the pitch characteristics, teams winning the toss often opt to bowl first. This decision stems from the observation that chasing teams have frequently emerged victorious, taking advantage of the excellent batting conditions. The pitch's reliability for batsmen makes setting up imposing totals a challenging task, further emphasizing the advantage of chasing on this wicket.
RR vs LSG: Live toss
RR captain Sanju Samson won the toss and chose to bat
RR vs LSG: Confirmed Lineups
Rajasthan Royals Playing XI:
Sanju Samson (c & wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Sandeep Sharma, Avesh Khan, Riyan Parag, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal
Lucknow Super Giants Playing XI:
KL Rahul (c), Quinton De Kock (wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Ayush Badoni, Nicolas Pooran, Krunal Pandya, Marcus Stoinis, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Yash Thakur, Naveen-ul-Haq
RR vs LSG: Prediction
Lucknow Super Giants have struggled against the Rajasthan Royals historically, winning only one out of three matches in the IPL. Moreover, with Ashwin & Chahal in their ranks, Rajasthan Royals boast a strong spin attack, which could prove advantageous on the surface. The home advantage and the support of the crowd further tilt the favour towards the Rajasthan Royals.
RR vs LSG: Betting odds
RR are favourites to win the match according to Betting Odds via Dafabet.
| Team | Odds |
| Rajasthan Royals | 1.75 |
| Lucknow Supergiants | 2.20 |
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