IPL 2024: Match 4, RR vs LSG Live: RR vs LSG Live Updates (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)
The high-octane clash is slated to be contested on Sunday, March 24, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, in Jaipur.
RR, led by Sanju Samson, failed to make it to the playoffs in the previous edition as they finished fifth on the points chart, behind Mumbai Indians. Despite winning the title in the inaugural edition, RR are yet to make a bid for the second title.
They reached the final for the second time in 2022 but unfortunately suffered a seven-wicket defeat in the final against Gujarat Titans. Meanwhile, LSG who made their IPL debut alongside the Titans had qualified for the playoffs in two consecutive seasons finishing third on the table.
Notably, both sides had dealt with major blows before the commencement of the tournament as they looked to fill a few positions ahead of their opening game. RR will not receive the services of Prasidh Krishna due to injury before Aussie star Adam Zampa withdrew from the competition.
Meanwhile, for LSG, captain KL Rahul has been instructed to bat only as a specialist batter by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as he recuperated from a quadricep tendon injury quite recently.
Devdutt Padikkal, who was traded from RR is likely to make his debut for LSG in the forthcoming game. The Kerala-born batter could be the potential contender to open the innings as Rahul opted to bat in the middle taking inspiration from his performances during the ODI World Cup in 2023.
Meanwhile, West Indies star Rovman Powell is expected to be slotted as a finisher for RR, adding to the middle-order strength with the likes of Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, and Dhruv Jurel. In addition, seamer Avesh Khan, who was traded from LSG, is also likely to make his debut for the Rajasthan-based franchise.
Both sides have clashed together in three games with the Royals having won two matches while the Super Giants emerged victorious on one occasion. With both sides having several big names in their teams, the forthcoming encounter can turn out to be a riveting encounter.