IPL 2024 Live: RR Skipper Sanju Samson Wins Toss, Opts To Bat Against LSG

RR vs LSG Live: OUT

OUT!!! What a brilliant comeback from pacer Naveen Ul Haq as he provides Lucknow Super Giants with their first breakthrough. After getting hit for two boundaries, Naveen dismisses Jos Buttler for 11. Buttler tries to play a drive but the ball finds the thick edge of the bat and travels straight to wicketkeeper KL Rahul, who makes no mistake and takes a brilliant catch behind the stumps. First wicket gone for RR. 

RR 13/1 (2 overs)

RR vs LSG Live: Slow start for RR

Rajasthan Royals are off to a steady start against Lucknow Super Giants. In the first over by Mohsin Khan, the duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler score three runs. They will now aim for some quick boundaries in the upcoming overs. 

RR 3/0 (1 over)

RR vs LSG Live: Match resumes

After the bizarre delay due to the spidercam, the IPL 2024 match between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants has resumed. The groundstaff rushed to field and resolved the wire issue and the umpire has now given the green signal to the players. 

RR vs LSG Live: Delay in the game

In the first over, there has been a brief delay in the game as wire of the spidercam has snapped. The groundstaff is giving their best to solve the issue at the earliest. 

RR vs LSG Live: We are underway

Match No 3 of IPL 2024 between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants begins. For RR, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler have started the proceedings and aim for a strong opening partnership. They will search for boundaries from the very beginning, in order to maintain the momentum. On the other hand, Mohsin Khan will be bowling the first over for LSG. 

RR vs LSG Live: LSG’s Playing XI

Lucknow Super Giants (Playing XI): KL Rahul(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Devdutt Padikkal, Ayush Badoni, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Yash Thakur.

RR vs LSG Live: RR’s Playing XI

Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Sandeep Sharma, Avesh Khan, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal

RR vs LSG Live: Here’s what KL Rahul said at the toss

“We would have batted first as well, but the wicket does look good. I’m happy to be back on the field, injury has become my best friend over the last couple of years, but it makes you hungry and perform much better when you’re back. QdK, Pooran, Stoinis and Naveen-ul-Haq are our four overseas options. The focus is on this game for us at the moment.”

RR vs LSG Live: Here’s what Sanju Samson said at the toss

“We would like to bat first today. Looks like a good batting wicket, we were ok to do both, but we’ve a different combination today. Coming back to Jaipur gives positive vibes in the dressing room. Riyan Parag will be our number 4, Jos, Hetty, Boult are there – Powell could come in as an impact player.”

RR vs LSG Live: Toss

Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson won the toss and opted to bat against Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL 2024 match on Sunday.

RR vs LSG Live: Devdutt Padikkal earns his LSG cap

Batter Devdutt Padikkal, who was was swapped from Rajasthan Royals to Lucknow Super Giants, has earned his maiden LSG cap. If reports are to be believed, then he will be opening today, alongside Quinton de Kock. Skipper KL Rahul is likely to bat down the order. 

RR vs LSG Live: Here’s what Yashasvi Jaiswal said before the match

“I just want to try and give my team a good start. I’ll just try and play the way I usually do. Very excited to be playing in Jaipur, we’ve had a lot of fans here and we’ll hope to give them a good game, anything can happen in a game of cricket, but we’ll try our best. I will just execute my process and enjoy my batting.”

RR vs LSG Live: Pitch report

We have a 62m and a 70m square boundary, the straight boundary is at 79m. The pitch looks brown and doesn’t have a lot of grass on it. The cracks are moving which suggests that it’s very dry. Spinners will play a big role, it’s important to get off to a good start in the first 6 overs, reckon Samuel Badree and Matthew Hayden, in their pitch report

RR vs LSG Live: LSG’s strong top-order

LSG would depend on Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stonis and Nicholas Pooran to do bulk of the scoring apart from skipper Rahul. It is going to be an interesting battle as they will have to contend with spin wizards — Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal, who can run through any batting line-up on a given day.

RR vs LSG Live: RR’s strong batting line-up

RR have a solid batting line-up, boosting of the likes of in-form Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, besides skipper Sansom. They also have a finisher in Dhruv Jurel, who made an impressive India debut in the recent five-match Test series against England. But Samson may look to strength the middle-order by bringing in West Indies’ Rovman Powell to go with countrymate Shimron Hetmyer.

RR vs LSG Live: Rahul’s return in focus

The focus will be on KL Rahul’s form and fitness when he returns from a quadriceps injury to lead the Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL opener against Rajasthan Royals. Rahul missed the last four Tests against England due to pain in his right quadriceps. He was out for four months last year after undergoing a thigh surgery. LSG captain will look to hit top gear not only as a batter but also as a leader, especially after guiding the team to successive playoffs in the first two seasons.

RR vs LSG Live: Hello

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the IPL 2024 match between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants, straight from Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. Stay tuned for all the live updates.