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Avesh Khan’s Death Overs Masterclass Floors Royals as Lucknow Super Giants Clinch Last-Ball Thriller – IPL 2025
Jaipur Drama: LSG Stun Rajasthan Royals in a Match Full of Twists
In one of the most dramatic games of the IPL 2025 season, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) delivered a stunning comeback win against Rajasthan Royals (RR) by just 2 runs at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. While the match had everything—early fireworks, steady chases, heartbreak, and heroism—Avesh Khan’s ice-cold spell in the final overs was the ultimate difference-maker.
This loss adds further misery to the Royals, marking their fourth consecutive defeat and second failed run-chase in a row.
🏏 Match Summary
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Lucknow Super Giants: 180/5 in 20 overs
(Aiden Markram 66, Ayush Badoni 50; Hasaranga 2/31) -
Rajasthan Royals: 178/5 in 20 overs
(Yashasvi Jaiswal 74, Riyan Parag 39; Avesh Khan 3/37) -
Result: LSG won by 2 runs
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🔥 First Innings: LSG’s Rollercoaster Ride with the Bat
PowerPlay Struggles – Big Guns Fail to Fire
PowerPlay Score: 46/2 | RR: 7.66
LSG’s innings began on a wobbly note as both Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran, their two most reliable batters this season, were dismissed cheaply. Marsh skied a mistimed shot off Jofra Archer, while Pooran fell to a beautifully disguised slower ball from Sandeep Sharma.
With pressure building, Aiden Markram held one end firm and counter-attacked with authority.
Middle Overs: Markram and Badoni Stabilize the Ship
Phase Score: 75/1 | RR: 8.33
After Rishabh Pant’s scratchy dismissal, the arrival of Ayush Badoni changed the tempo. The 24-year-old showed maturity and calmness, rotating the strike before unleashing his attacking range. Markram, meanwhile, went past his half-century and hit back-to-back sixes off Hasaranga, shifting the momentum back to LSG.
Though RR bowled three tight overs toward the end of this phase, the stage was set for a grand finish.
Death Overs: Samad’s Brutal Blitz Lifts LSG to 180
Phase Score: 59/2 | RR: 11.8
LSG looked set to finish around 160 after the dismissals of both Markram and Badoni. But in a stunning twist, Abdul Samad tore into the final over, smashing four sixes and taking 27 runs off it. From a tepid 153 at the end of the 19th over, LSG rocketed to 180—putting scoreboard pressure on the chasing side.
💥 Second Innings: Royals’ Chase Starts with a Bang, Ends in Despair
PowerPlay: Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Magical Debut
PowerPlay Score: 61/0 | RR: 10.16
14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the youngest debutant in IPL history, made headlines as he struck his very first ball in the IPL for a towering six over covers. His fearlessness stunned the crowd, and together with Yashasvi Jaiswal, he gave RR a dream start.
Markram was welcomed with back-to-back sixes, while Jaiswal also played with aggression and confidence, ending the PowerPlay with a towering maximum.
Middle Overs: Royals Keep the Chase on Track
Phase Score: 74/2 | RR: 8.22
RR continued their good form with Jaiswal anchoring and Parag keeping the scoreboard ticking. Though Suryavanshi was stumped off Markram and Nitish Rana fell cheaply, the Royals looked in control. By the end of the 15th over, they needed just 46 runs off 30 balls—an equation easily achievable in modern-day T20s.
Death Overs: Avesh Khan Wrecks the Royals’ Hopes
Phase Score: 43/3 | RR: 8.6
With Jaiswal and Parag well-set, it seemed like a done deal. But cricket is a game of uncertainty, and Avesh Khan reminded everyone of that.
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17 off 9 balls was the equation when Avesh removed both set batters in the same over with near-perfect full-length deliveries.
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Even after a brief fightback from Shimron Hetmyer, Avesh bowled a dream final over filled with yorkers that choked the Royals completely.
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They couldn’t find a single boundary in the last over and eventually fell just 2 runs short.
🎯 Where Was the Game Lost?
The Death Overs Differential
| Parameter | LSG | RR |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/2 | 43/3 |
| Run Rate | 11.8 | 8.6 |
| 4s/6s | 2/5 | 4/1 |
RR’s lack of acceleration and LSG’s disciplined bowling at the death made all the difference.
🧠 Tactical Masterclass: LSG’s Bowling Plans Pay Off
Captain KL Rahul’s decision to save Avesh Khan for the end proved to be a masterstroke. The bowlers used yorkers, slower balls, and off-pace deliveries brilliantly, something RR couldn’t replicate when they bowled the last overs of LSG’s innings.
🏁 What’s Next?
Lucknow Super Giants:
Now sitting on five wins, LSG will be high on confidence. They next face the Delhi Capitals on Tuesday at home—a contest that could further solidify their position in the top half of the table.
Rajasthan Royals:
With four consecutive losses, the Royals are now under serious pressure. Their next challenge is against RCB in Bengaluru on Thursday—a venue where RCB have struggled this season. RR will look to exploit that and break their losing streak.
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