IPL 2025: RR vs LSG, Match 36: Stats Review of player records and achieved milestones

The 36th match of IPL 2025 between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants delivered a nail-biting finish at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, with Lucknow emerging victorious by just 2 runs. Avesh Khan played the role of a hero in the final moments, guiding his team to victory.

Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and opted to bat first, setting a challenging total of 180/5 in 20 overs. Markram led the way with a solid 66 off 45 balls, while Nicholas Pooran (11) and Ayush Badoni (50) also made important contributions. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, the middle-order of LSG ensured they finished strongly.

Wanindu Hasaranga was the standout bowler for Rajasthan Royals, claiming two wickets. Jofra Archer and Sandeep Sharma also provided crucial breakthroughs, but Lucknow's total still proved to be a challenging one to chase.

In reply, Rajasthan Royals came close but fell short, finishing at 178/5 in their 20 overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal (74) was the top-scorer for his team, with 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi contributing a valuable 34. Avesh Khan's brilliant bowling performance was the game-changer, as he took three vital wickets, including that of Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, and Hetmyer. His exceptional spell in the death overs helped contain Rajasthan's chase.

In the final moments, Rajasthan needed 9 runs off the last over, but Avesh Khan kept his composure, defending the target brilliantly and sealing a thrilling 2-run victory for Lucknow Super Giants.

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Achieved milestones from RR vs LSG, Match 36:

• Nicholas Pooran: Completed 9,000 runs in T20s.
• Nicholas Pooran: Most sixes in IPL 2025 - 31 sixes
• Yashasvi Jaiswal: Completed 300 boundaries in IPL.
• Rajasthan Royals: Most sixes in powerplay in IPL 2025: 31 sixes