IPL match today, RR vs LSG: Team prediction, head-to-head, Sawai Mansingh Stadium pitch report, Jaipur weather update

NEW DELHI: An inconsistent Rajasthan Royals will be eager to fix their flaws across departments and snap a three-match losing streak when they take on Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL on Saturday.
With only two wins from seven outings, the Royals find themselves languishing in eighth place on the points table, having recently suffered a heartbreaking Super Over loss to Delhi Capitals.

Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants also come into the clash on the back of a defeat to Chennai Super Kings. However, with four wins in seven games, they are in a relatively stronger position, currently placed fifth in the standings.
RR vs LSG: Sawai Mansingh Stadium pitch report
The pitch at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur offers a fair contest between bat and ball. Batters enjoy the consistent bounce and pace, which allows stroke-making, while spinners come into play thanks to the dry surface and expansive square boundaries, especially in day games. Historically, chasing teams have held an advantage here, winning nearly 65% of IPL matches. Recent seasons have also seen a rise in first-innings scores, suggesting more batting-friendly conditions. Overall, it’s a well-rounded surface that demands smart strategies and adaptability from both sides, making for engaging and competitive cricket.

RR vs LSG: Weather report
Rain is not expected in Jaipur on match day, so the RR vs LSG clash is likely to proceed without any weather interruptions. The temperature is forecast to remain in the mid-30s throughout the game, ensuring warm and dry conditions for the players.
RR vs LSG playing XI prediction:
Rajasthan Royals Playing 11: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson(wk), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Shubham Dubey
Lucknow Super Giants Playing 11: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(wk), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Akash Deep, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Singh, Ravi Bishnoi
RR vs LSG: Head to Head
Total matches played: 5
RR won: 4
LSG won: 1
RR vs LSG: Livestreaming details
The broadcast of RR vs LSG will be available on Star Sports Network. The live streaming will be available on JioCinema.
The Teams (From):
Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubham Dubey, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel (w), Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kunal Singh Rathore, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Kwena Maphaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Ashok Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant (c&wk), David Miller, Aiden Markram, Aryan Juyal (wk), Himmat Singh, Matthew Breetzke, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Mitchell Marsh, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Arshin Kulkarni, Ayush Badoni, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Akash Deep, Manimaran Siddharth, Digvesh Rathi, Akash Singh, Shamar Joseph, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi.