Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Marcus Stoinis
Top 5 Must-Pick Players
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Marcus Stoinis
Sanju Samson
KL Rahul
Jos Buttler
Full Player Rankings
| # | Player | Team | Role | Credits | Form | Venue | Pitch | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Yashasvi Jaiswal | | Batter | 10 | 90 | 15 | 19.5 | 92.2 |
| VC | Marcus Stoinis | | All-rounder | 9 | 74 | 15 | 18 | 87.6 |
| 3 | Sanju Samson | | WK-Batter | 9.5 | 76 | 15 | 18 | 86.6 |
| 4 | KL Rahul | | WK-Batter | 10 | 75 | 15 | 18 | 86.4 |
| 5 | Jos Buttler | | WK-Batter | 10 | 72 | 15 | 19.5 | 86.2 |
| 6 | Quinton de Kock | | WK-Batter | 9.5 | 72 | 15 | 19.5 | 86.2 |
| 7 | Trent Boult | | Bowler | 9 | 74 | 15 | 13.5 | 78 |
| 8 | Ravi Bishnoi | | Bowler | 8.5 | 76 | 15 | 12 | 77.8 |
| 9 | Yuzvendra Chahal | | Bowler | 8.5 | 75 | 15 | 12 | 77 |
| 10 | Mark Wood | | Bowler | 8.5 | 70 | 15 | 13.5 | 76 |
Pitch Report — SMS
Sawai Mansingh provides a good batting surface with even bounce. Spinners extract turn in the middle overs on the dry Jaipur surface. The outfield is fast and boundaries are reachable.
Chase under lights. Dew makes the ball skid on, giving batters an advantage in the second innings.
Head-to-Head Record
Rajasthan Royals lead Lucknow Super Giants 4-2 in this young rivalry. Two of India's most exciting wicketkeeper-batters — Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant — lead their sides, making this a showcase of fearless cricket.
RR vs LSG — Match Preview
RR host LSG in Jaipur in an evening fixture loaded with explosive batting. Samson vs Bishnoi is a battle between aggressive intent and wily leg-spin. Buttler and de Kock — two of the most destructive openers in IPL history — ensure fireworks from the first ball.
Why Watch This Match
- Buttler vs de Kock — explosive openers on opposing sides
- Chahal vs Pooran — leg-spin wizard vs Caribbean power
- Samson at home — always delivers in Jaipur
- Evening fixture under lights — dew and drama guaranteed