IPL 2025: Sawai Mansingh Stadium Pitch Report & Stats Ahead of RR vs LSG Match

Rajasthan Royals (RR) will lock horns with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 36 of the IPL 2025 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on April 19. With the match scheduled under lights, both sides will be aiming to make the most of the evening conditions in what promises to be an intense contest.

The Sawai Mansingh Stadium has traditionally favoured chasing teams, with 38 of the 58 matches won by sides batting second. The average first innings score here is 163, indicating that while it’s not the flattest of decks, there are still enough runs on offer for batters who apply themselves. The highest total chased down at the venue is 215, showcasing the potential for high-scoring thrillers when conditions allow.

In the current season, the pitch appeared a bit on the slower side during the first innings of a day game, making stroke play slightly more challenging early on. However, under the lights and with the pitch potentially settling down, chasing might again be the preferred strategy.

With no rain expected and high temperatures through the day, teams would want to bowl first to make the most of any initial sluggishness in the surface and then chase under more favourable conditions.

Rajasthan Royals, playing at their home venue, might hold a slight edge, given their better understanding of how the pitch behaves under lights. However, Lucknow Super Giants have the squad depth and bowling arsenal to adapt quickly and pose a strong challenge, especially if they win the toss and opt to chase.

IPL Stats at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

• Matches Played: 58
• Matches Won Batting First: 20
• Matches Won Batting Second: 38
• Matches With No Result: 0
• Matches Tied: 0
• Average First Innings Score: 163
• Highest Team Total: 217
• Highest Total Successfully Chased: 215