Avesh Khan's 3-Wicket Haul Leads LSG To Thrilling 2-Run Victory Over RR
Avesh Khan's stunning 3-wicket haul in the final overs led Lucknow Super Giants to a thrilling 2-run victory over Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2025. Despite strong performances from Aiden Markram and Abdul Samad, it was Avesh's control under pressure that turned the game around, ensuring LSG's continued success in the tournament.
The 36th match of the IPL 2025 was played between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. LSG's Avesh Khan added a twist in the match and made his team win the match by just 2 runs in a thrilling match against RR. The match went down to the final ball, making it one of the most exciting contests of the season.
Lucknow’s Innings
After winning the toss, LSG skipper Rishabh Pant opted to bat first. Opener Mitchell Marsh was dismissed early for just 4 runs, but Aiden Markram held the innings scoring 66 runs off 45 deliveries, smashing 5 fours and 3 sixes.
The Middle-order contributions came from Ayush Badoni, who scored a quickfire 50 runs off 34 balls, and Abdul Samad, stole the show in the final overs. Samad smashed 30 runs off just 10 balls, including 1 four and 4 massive sixes, most of which came in the final over bowled by Sandeep Sharma that gave 27 runs. With this, Lucknow posted a competitive total of 180/5 in their 20 overs.
From Rajasthan’s bowling attack, Wanindu Hasaranga was the most effective with 2 wickets for 31 runs. Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, and Jofra Archer picked up a wicket each.
Rajasthan’s Chase
Rajasthan started their chase strongly with young debutant Vaibhav Suryavanshi making headlines by smashing a six on his very first ball in IPL, showing this is not his debut match. He added 85 runs for the first wicket with Yashasvi Jaiswal before getting out for 34 off 20.
Jaiswal looked in fine touch, scoring 74 off 52 deliveries. Riyan Parag supported him well, and together they pushed Rajasthan to 156. But the match flipped dramatically in the 18th over when Avesh Khan dismissed both Jaiswal and Parag, breaking Rajasthan’s momentum.
Avesh returned in the final over and bowled with exceptional control under pressure. His accurate yorkers and clever variations restricted Rajasthan, who fell short by just 2 runs.
Avesh Khan was undoubtedly the game-changer in the thrilling game, taking 3 crucial wickets in the final overs and turning the match in Lucknow’s favor. His calm and composed bowling under pressure ensured LSG clinched a thrilling victory and continued their strong run in the tournament.