Rishabh Pant Wins Toss Against Rajasthan Royals
Rishabh Pant's win at the toss allowed Lucknow Super Giants to bat first, and the team will look to capitalize on the conditions at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, while Rajasthan Royals will aim to put in a strong bowling performance and restrict their opponents' score.
Rishabh Pant, the captain of Lucknow Super Giants, had a lighthearted moment during the toss ahead of Match 36 of IPL 2025 against Rajasthan Royals, forgetting to call "Heads" or "Tails" after the coin landed, but eventually won the toss and chose to bat first.
The coin was retaken, and Pant called "Tails", securing the win and opting to bat first. He attributed his recent return to form to having time to work on his game and contributing to the team. The pitch at Jaipur offered good bounce and carry, particularly benefiting pacers early on, and was expected to dry out under the afternoon sun, assisting spinners later.
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag, standing in for the injured Sanju Samson, said his team was looking to bowl, citing the warm conditions and the need to put a collective performance together. The match also saw Rajasthan Royals hand a debut cap to 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, making him the youngest-ever player to make an IPL debut, set to make his debut as an Impact Substitute.
The playing XIs for the match included notable players such as Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, and Nicholas Pooran for Lucknow Super Giants, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubham Dubey, and Riyan Parag for Rajasthan Royals. The match is expected to be an exciting encounter, with both teams looking to secure a win in the IPL 2025 season.