IPL 2025: Match 36 – Who will be the Impact Players in today's match between RR vs LSG?

IPL 2025 - RR vs LSG Match 36 - Who will be Impact Players for today's match?. (Photo source: X)
Match Overview

Rajasthan Royals (RR) will take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 36 of the . This match will be played at the iconic Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Rajasthan Royals are eighth in the points table with two wins and five losses in seven matches. They suffered a defeat against the Delhi Capitals in the previous match in the super over. It was a heart-breaking defeat as they failed to chase down nine runs in the last over.

On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants lost the previous match against Chennai Super Kings by five wickets. They are placed fifth in the points table with four wins and three losses in seven matches.

Predicted impact players for Rajasthan Royals (RR)

• Shubham Dubey – A left-handed batter who can be used as a slogger in the latter stages of the innings, especially if RR lose early wickets in the first innings.
• Tushar Deshpande – Having performed well for CSK in the previous edition, he could be subbed in during the second innings if conditions favour pacers. He picked up 17 wickets in 13 matches last season.
• Kwena Maphaka – A high-pace bowler who consistently clocks deliveries over 145 kph. He can be a handy substitute in the second innings if RR bat first.
• Kumar Kartikeya – A left-arm spinner who was brought in as an impact sub in the game against CSK. He can be brought in again if conditions are favourable for spinners. 

Predicted Impact Players for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

• Himmat Singh – A right-handed domestic batter who can be used as an impact substitute if LSG lose early wickets in the first innings.
• Manimaran Siddharth – Siddharth, the left-arm spinner, is a suitable choice for being subbed if conditions favour spinners. He was used as an Impact Player in LSG's opening match against Delhi Capitals and picked up two wickets.
• Abdul Samad – An aggressive batter who performed well for SRH last season, Samad can be used as a substitute in the second innings if conditions are favourable for batting.
• Rajvardhan Hangargekar – A bowling all-rounder who has picked up 14 wickets in 16 T20 matches. Hangargekar can also be handy with the bat and may be subbed in if a strong finish is needed in the first innings, while also providing a bowling option in the second innings.

Expert opinion and final prediction

Home Advantage: RR playing at their home ground gives them a significant edge.

Recent Form: RR have won two matches this season, while LSG have four wins in seven matches.

Balanced Side: Lucknow Super Giants look like a more balanced side on paper.

RR vs LSG match prediction

With these factors in their favour, Lucknow Super Giants are likely to win the match.