Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants Predictions: These two teams are occupying the first two spots in table so far

Playing in their sixth game of the season Rajasthan Royals will welcome Lucknow Super Giants in the 26th game of the season at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur on 19th April. Both teams have had a good start to the IPL and it will be interesting to see how they play in the middle part of the tournament. Who will win this game?

Rajasthan Royals

The Rajasthan Royals have had an impressive start to the season, winning four out of their five matches and currently sitting at the top of the points table. The team's success can be attributed to its well-balanced squad.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Joss Buttler have been consistent openers, providing good starts in most matches. Devdutt Padikkal has played well in a few games but has failed to convert his starts into bigger innings. In the middle order, Sanju Samson and Shimron Hetmeyer have been in excellent form, providing stability and acceleration when needed. Dhruv Jurel is also shaping up to be a reliable finisher. The batting line-up also has depth with the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin and Jason Holder.

The bowling attack has been equally impressive, with Yuzvendra Chahal leading the way with 11 wickets and Ashwin picking up 6. Adam Zampa adds to the spin options, making it one of the strongest in the league. The seam attack is also formidable with Sandeep Sharma, Trent Boult, and Jason Holder in the mix.

Rajasthan Royals Predicted Lineup

Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Adam Zampa, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal

Lucknow Super Giants

Despite having lost two matches, the Lucknow Super Giants find themselves in the top four, although they will be looking to secure a victory in their upcoming match to keep their campaign on track.

In their last match against the Punjab Kings, the Super Giants failed to capitalize on a good start from KL Rahul and Kyle Mayers, ultimately finishing the first innings with a par score. Nicholas Pooran and Marcus Stoinis had an off day, while the form of Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, and Ayush Badoni will be of concern to the team. The bowlers put up a stiff resistance, with Mark Wood and Ravi Bishnoi taking two wickets each. However, it was debutant Yudhvir Singh Charak who stole the limelight with two wickets and an economical performance. Nevertheless, with a mediocre total to defend, the bowling wasn't enough to prevent the Super Giants from suffering a defeat.

In their upcoming match against the Rajasthan Royals, whom they are set to face only once during the group stages, the Super Giants will be eager to make their mark.

Lucknow Super GiantsPredicted Lineup

KL Rahul (c), Kyle Mayers, Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Ayush Badoni, Avesh Khan, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Mark Wood, Ravi Bishnoi

Expert betting tips

This upcoming match will mark the first game of the ongoing IPL season to be played at Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium. The venue has previously hosted only one T20I match, which saw India emerging victorious over New Zealand while chasing down a target of 166. The pitch is anticipated to be a favorable surface for batting, but spinners are expected to benefit from it. Given the results of the previous matches in the tournament, the winning captain would likely choose to bowl first if given the opportunity. The pitch's even and good bounce will allow batsmen to execute their shots with ease, although there are green patches that may provide some aid to the fast bowlers. Historically, the average first-inning score at this venue is around 170. Although both teams are formidable on paper, it seems that Rajasthan Royals have a slight advantage here. The majority of their batsmen are currently in good form, and their bowling attack is well-balanced.