Avesh Khan Stands Tall as Lucknow Super Giants Defeat Rajasthan Royals in Edge-of-the-Seat IPL 2025 Match

Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants match in IPL 2025 proved to be the most edge-of-the-seat game of the season. It ended on the last ball as LSG emerged victorious by 2 runs in a tight and thrilling encounter at Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Avesh Khan emerged as the match-winner with his terrific bowling spell that helped Lucknow register an equally needed win. His tally of 3 wickets for 37 runs did a significant job in denying Rajasthan Royals to reach the target of 181 runs.

Lucknow Super Giants sent their team in to bat following their captain Rishabh Pant's win at the toss. LSG made a competitive total of 181 runs to offer to Rajasthan Royals. Aiden Markram also made a good knock with 66 runs off 45 balls. He seemed assured and was opening up the gaps quite easily. Ayush Badoni also contributed with a useful 50 runs off 34 balls. But the game-saver was Abdul Samad, who came at the back end and hammered an unbeaten 30 runs from just 10 balls. He struck four massive sixes in the last Sandeep Sharma over which gave LSG a great platform to finish their innings with 180 for 5 wickets in 20 overs.

Rajasthan Royals needed 181 runs to win in return. They started the innings with hope and motivation. The best performer for RR was Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored a good 74 off 52 balls. He hit some lovely shots and kept his team in the contest for the win. But RR could only score 178 runs in their 20 overs short by just 2 runs. The rest of the batting order could not provide the necessary support and the pressure continued to mount in the last overs.

Avesh Khan bowled impeccably and his three decisive wickets were taken at ideal moments that checked RR's run chase. He kept his cool in the final over and ensured LSG remained ahead by a narrow margin. His enigmatic spell proved to be the difference and facilitated Lucknow in clinching an exciting victory. It was an excellent exhibition of intelligent bowling and remaining cool as a cucumber.

Wanindu Hasaranga was Rajasthan Royals' best bowler as he took 2 wickets off only 31 runs in four overs. He bowled economical lines and ensured the LSG batsmen remained under control during the middle overs. His efforts provided Rajasthan an opportunity to remain in the match but ultimately, it was insufficient.

This loss was the fourth consecutive defeat of Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025 which puts greater pressure on their team to make a comeback. Jaiswal's batting was one of the few points in their favor in the match. They will require greater support from the remaining players of their team if they are to end this losing run and return to winning form.

For LSG this win was extremely crucial. It demonstrated how each player made their contribution at various points in the game. From the rock-solid beginning by Markram and Badoni to the explosive finish by Samad and the stunning bowling by Avesh it was a total team effort. This win will boost their confidence greatly as they proceed in the tournament.

The Rajasthan Royals v Lucknow Super Giants encounter comprised all the trappings of a typical IPL match. Big strikes astute bowling close finishes and drama right until the last ball. The Jaipur crowd was treated to one of the most thrilling matches of the season. Avesh Khan's ball magic and Abdul Samad's death-over power hitting ensured LSG beat RR by 2 runs. It was a thrilling match that fans will remember for a long time.