Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) have played five matches against each other in the IPL, with RR holding a dominant 4-1 lead in their head-to-head encounters. Despite their short rivalry, RR has consistently had the upper hand over LSG. LSG, a franchise that debuted in 2022, made an impressive start by securing playoff spots in their first two seasons. However, they faltered in 2024, finishing seventh with seven wins and seven losses. To revamp their squad and strategy, LSG have appointed Rishabh Pant as their new captain for the 2025 season, hoping his aggressive style will bring them success. On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals, the inaugural IPL champions in 2008, have been chasing their second title ever since. Under the leadership of Sanju Samson, they had a strong 2024 campaign, finishing third after an eight-win league stage. However, they fell short in Qualifier 2, missing out on a place in the final. Both LSG and RR will be determined to go further in 2025, with LSG aiming for a comeback and RR striving to break their long title drought. Their matchups promise to be thrilling contests in the upcoming season.