IPL 2025: Why Sanju Samson of RR is not playing today’s game against LSG is
Match 36 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 It features a high stakes showdown between the two. Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Both teams are eager to return to how to win after inconsistent performances of the season so far. The match takes place at a critical time when every victory can have a major impact on the playoff race.
Why Sanju Samson isn’t playing today’s game
At the turn of an amazing event, regular captain of the Rajasthan Royals Sanja Samson It didn’t work with Playback XI. Riyan Parag While Rishabh Pants represented LSG, he took over his leadership duties and left for the toss. Parag did not elaborate on Samson’s absence, but later found out that Samson was not a perfect fit. He was injured during a previous match for RR. Delhi Capitals (DC) And I rested for preventative reasons.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s historic debut
Instead of Samson, Young Vaibhav Suryavanshi He was handed his IPL debut. This is the moment to go down in a tournament history book. At just 14 years and 23 days, the incredible talent has not only become the youngest player ever in an IPL match, but also attracted the attention of cricket fans around the world with his incredible rise.
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Play XI for both teams
Lucknow Super Giants: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Polan, Rishab Pants (C&WK), David Miller, Abdul Samad, Rabbi Bishnoy, Shardur Thakur, Prince Yadav, Prince Singh Rati, Avesh Hani, Avesh Kana
Rajasthan Royals:Yashasvi Jaiswal, Hubham Dubey, Riyan Parag (C), Nitish Rana, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Mahesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpaya
Impact alternative
LSG: Ayush Badoni, Mayank Yadav, Shahbaz Ahmed, Matthew Breetzke, Himmat Singh
RR: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Kunal Singh Rathore