Fast bowler Avesh Khan played the role of a game-changer for Lucknow Super Giants as they edged past Rajasthan Royals by a narrow margin of two runs in a last-over thriller at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
His spell of 3/37 included the crucial wickets of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, and Shimron Hetmyer, flipping the game in LSG’s favor when it seemed firmly in RR’s control. Earlier, after opting to bat first, LSG posted a competitive total of 180/5 in 20 overs.
Aiden Markram led the scoring with a composed 66 off 45 deliveries, while Ayush Badoni supported with a fluent 50 off 34 balls. Abdul Samad added firepower at the end, smashing an unbeaten 30 off just 10 balls, including four sixes. For RR, Wanindu Hasaranga picked up two wickets, while Sandeep Sharma, Jofra Archer, and Tushar Deshpande claimed one each.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Fifty Goes in Vain
Chasing 181, Rajasthan Royals began strongly with a solid opening stand of 85 runs in just 8.4 overs between Yashasvi Jaiswal and debutant Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The 14-year-old Suryavanshi impressed on debut, scoring 34 off 20 balls with two boundaries and three sixes, including one off his very first delivery in the IPL.
Jaiswal continued his brilliant form by registering his third consecutive fifty, eventually scoring 74 off 52 balls with five fours and four sixes. His 62-run partnership with Riyan Parag kept RR on course, but Avesh Khan dismissed both of them in the 18th over, turning the tide in LSG’s favor.
Yesterday, Punjab Kings conceded only 1 extra run.
— Vishwesh Gaur (@iumvishwesh) April 19, 2025
Today, Lucknow Super Giants conceded just 2 extra runs.
Bowling with discipline and avoiding extras gives you a better chance to win.
Both teams defeated the home side.#RRvLSG #RRvsLSG #TATAIPL
Currently, Gujarat Titans, Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings, and Lucknow Super Giants all have 10 points in IPL 2025, but Gujarat Titans lead the table due to the best net run rate.
— Shashi kumar K R (@shashikumarkr25) April 19, 2025
#IPL Lucknow Super Giants won by 2 runs 🔥🔥🔥
— Pankaj Jhajhria (@pankajhajhria) April 19, 2025
''Avesh khan'' 💥💥🔥#vaibhavsuryavanshi#RRvsLSG pic.twitter.com/RnVE6vVBRD
Yorker King Avesh Khan Turns the Tide!
— Sanjay Kishore (@saintkishore) April 19, 2025
In a breathtaking display of death-over mastery, Avesh Khan emerged as the game-changer for Lucknow Super Giants, delivering a spell for the ages in IPL 2025. With nerves of steel and pinpoint accuracy, he knocked over three crucial scalps. pic.twitter.com/TepuUVc2ae
Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants LIVE Score, IPL 2025: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag keep two-down RR going in the chase pic.twitter.com/nJdYkVdQYg
— The Brief (@thebriefworld) April 19, 2025
Final Over Drama at Jaipur
With nine runs needed off the final over, the game was still wide open. Avesh Khan returned to bowl the last over and struck a decisive blow by removing Shimron Hetmyer on the third ball. The equation then came down to six needed off the last three deliveries.
RR batters Shubham Dubey and Dhrub Jurel tried to get their side over the line but couldn’t break through LSG’s composure. Ultimately, Lucknow Super Giants held their nerve in a tense finish to snatch a thrilling two-run victory, with Avesh Khan rightly being hailed as the star of the night.
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