RR vs LSG, IPL 2025: Dream11 Prediction For Match 36 [Source: AP Photos]
Rajasthan Royals (RR) will face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 36th match of IPL 2025. This match will be played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on April 19 at 7:30 PM IST.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy cricket tips, pitch report, the top player picks, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
Hot Picks for RR vs LSG Dream11 Team Today
Rajasthan Royals
Yashasvi Jaiswal
- IPL 2025 Form: 233 runs in 7 matches
- RR's top-order sensation with an impressive strike rate of 131.64. Yashasvi Jaiswal has been in excellent form, hitting 20 fours and 13 sixes, making him an essential fantasy pick from RR.
Sanju Samson
- IPL 2025 Form: 224 runs in 7 matches
- The RR captain has been in consistent form with a strike rate of 141.77. Sanju Samson's ability to accelerate (23 fours, 10 sixes) makes him an excellent fantasy option.
Jofra Archer
- IPL 2025 Form: 7 wickets in 7 matches
- RR's pace spearhead with the highest dot ball percentage (48.2%). Jofra Archer's ability to take wickets and restrict run-flow makes him a must-have for fantasy teams.
Lucknow Super Giants
Nicholas Pooran
- IPL 2025 Form: 357 runs in 7 matches
- LSG's standout performer with an explosive strike rate of 196.15. Nicholas Pooran has been in devastating form, smashing 28 fours and 31 sixes, making him a top fantasy pick.
Mitchell Marsh
- IPL 2025 Form: 295 runs in 7 matches
- The Australian all-rounder has been consistent with a strike rate of 160.33. Mitchell Marsh's boundary-hitting ability (30 fours, 17 sixes) makes him a valuable fantasy asset.
Shardul Thakur
- IPL 2025 Form: 11 wickets in 7 matches
- LSG's leading wicket-taker with an excellent strike rate of 13.64. Shardul Thakur's ability to pick crucial wickets throughout the innings makes him an essential fantasy pick.
RR vs LSG Match 36 Weather And Pitch Today
Factors | Expected Conditions |
Weather | Clear and very warm |
Pitch | Balanced with advantage to batters in the second innings |
Weather - The weather in Jaipur is expected to be clear during the match. The temperature will hover around 31°C with low humidity levels typical of Jaipur in April. There is minimal chance of rain during the game.
Pitch - The Sawai Mansingh Stadium has transformed into a more balanced venue in IPL 2025. Based on IPL 2024 data, the average first innings score has been 187.20, while the average second innings score is 183.40. The pitch offers good carry and tends to get better for batting in the second innings, with an overall match run rate of 9.26.
Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur - Record Of Chasing Team
In the matches played at this venue in IPL 2024, teams batting second have won 3 out of 5 games. The stadium has evolved from heavily favouring teams batting first in 2023 to becoming more balanced in 2024. The boundaries are of average size, with the pitch offering something for both batsmen and bowlers depending on the phase of play.
RR vs LSG Match 36 Captain And Vice-captain Picks
Contests | Captain | Vice-captain |
Head to Head Contests | Nicholas Pooran | |
Small League Contests | Sanju Samson | Mitchell Marsh |
Grand League Contests | Shardul Thakur | Dhruv Jurel |
RR vs LSG Match 36 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
RCB vs LSG, IPL 2025: Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]
Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson, Nicholas Pooran
Batters: Micthell Marsh, Yashasvi Jaiswal
All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Nitish Rana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Riyan Parag
Bowlers: Shardul Thakur, Jofra Archer, Digvesh Singh
Captain: Nicholas Pooran
Vice-captain: Yashasvi Jaiswal
RR vs LSG Match 36 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
RCB vs LSG, IPL 2025: Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]
Wicketkeepers: Nicholas Pooran, Dhruv Jurel
Batters: Mitchell Marsh, Shimron Hetmyer, Ayush Badoni, Yashasvi Jaiswal
All-rounders: Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag
Bowlers: Shardul Thakur, Maheesh Theekshana, Digvesh Singh
Captain: Shardul Thakur
Vice-captain: Dhruv Jurel
RR vs LSG Match 36 Expert Advice
Sawai Mansingh Stadium has become more batting-friendly in recent seasons, with high-scoring matches being the norm in IPL 2024 (370.60 runs per match). Batsmen who can accelerate in the middle and death overs will be valuable fantasy assets. Nicholas Pooran's exceptional form (357 runs at 196.15 SR) makes him the prime captaincy choice.
For RR, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson have shown excellent consistency, while Dhruv Jurel (SR 151.64) could be a differential pick for vice-captain. Among bowlers, Shardul Thakur's wicket-taking ability (11 wickets, SR 13.64) and Jofra Archer's economy control make them crucial selections. Digvesh Singh (9 wickets, economy 7.64) could be the X-factor with his economical bowling at this traditionally high-scoring venue.