RAJ vs LUC Dream11 Prediction Today Match – Fantasy Tips, Probable Playing 11, Pitch Report

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Fantasy Ka Mastermind
April 18, 2025

The Sawai Mansingh Stadium will host a high-stakes IPL 2025 clash between Rajasthan Royals (RAJ) and Lucknow Super Giants (LUC) on 19 April at 7:30 PM IST. With both teams aiming to solidify their position on the points table, fantasy players must dive into key data insights before making Dream11 picks.

🔥 Win Probability:

  • RAJ: 46%

  • LUC: 54%

🏟️ Venue Insights – Sawai Mansingh Stadium

  • Average First Innings Score: 170

  • Average Wickets Lost per Inning: 5

  • Chasing Advantage: Teams chasing have won 80% of the last 10 matches.

  • Fantasy Split: Batting (63%) vs Bowling (37%)

  • Pace vs Spin: Almost even – Pacers 51%, Spinners 49%

  • Strategy: Favor balanced teams with middle-order batters and both pace and spin bowlers.

📊 Pitch & Match Archetype This is a batting-friendly pitch that slightly favors chasing teams. Expect 160-180 scores with 5-6 wickets per side.

📋 Probable Playing XI (Unofficial)

Rajasthan Royals (RAJ):

  1. Yashasvi Jaiswal

  2. Sanju Samson (WK)

  3. Riyan Parag

  4. Nitish Rana

  5. Shimron Hetmyer

  6. Dhruv Jurel

  7. Wanindu Hasaranga

  8. Sandeep Sharma

  9. Tushar Deshpande

  10. S Sharma

  11. Jofra Archer

Lucknow Super Giants (LUC):

  1. Aiden Markram

  2. Mitchell Marsh

  3. Rishabh Pant (WK)

  4. Nicholas Pooran

  5. Ayush Badoni

  6. Deepak Hooda

  7. Marcus Stoinis / D Singh

  8. Ravi Bishnoi

  9. Mohsin Khan

  10. Avesh Khan

  11. M Siddharth

📈 Top Fantasy Picks

Batsmen:

  • Y Jaiswal (RAJ) – Avg 87 pts in last 5 matches

  • A Markram (LUC) – Avg 95 pts in last 5 matches

  • M Marsh (LUC) – Avg 85 pts in last 4 matches

Wicketkeepers:

  • S Samson (RAJ) – 61 pts avg, consistent scorer at this venue

  • N Pooran (LUC) – Explosive in death overs, 93 pts avg

All-Rounders:

  • R Parag (RAJ) – Dream11 pick in 4 matches, contributes with bat & ball

  • W Hasaranga (RAJ) – X-factor player with all-round ability

Bowlers:

  • J Archer (RAJ) – Avg 63 pts, powerplay + death overs

  • A Khan (LUC) – 42 pts avg, high x-factor rating

  • S Sharma (RAJ) – Consistent wicket-taker, avg 40 pts

🚀 Venue Heroes

  • S Samson – Avg 61 pts at this venue (11 matches)

  • Y Jaiswal – Avg 59 pts (12 matches)

  • R Parag – Avg 36 pts

🧠 X-Factor Picks

  • W Hasaranga – Could break the match open with quick wickets

  • R Pant – Has shown glimpses of vintage form

  • S Samson – Captain, keeper and top-order bat: all 3 fantasy roles in 1

⚔️ H2H Record

  • Last 5 H2H: RAJ 4 Wins | LUC 1 Win

  • RAJ is dominant but LUC has better recent form overall

📌 Powerplay & Death Overs Impact

  • Powerplay Batters: Markram (44.6 pts), Marsh (47.2 pts), Jaiswal (37.6 pts)

  • Powerplay Bowlers: Archer (28.8 pts), Madhwal (44 pts)

  • Death Overs Bowlers: Deshpande (31.6 pts), Thakur (31 pts), M Yadav (44 pts)

🏆 Dream11 Captain & Vice Captain Choices

  • C: A Markram / N Pooran / Y Jaiswal

  • VC: S Samson / J Archer / M Marsh

📚 Final Tips

  • Pick top-order batters and death-over bowlers.

  • Stack your team with multi-utility players like Hasaranga and Markram.

  • Keep an eye on the toss: chasing sides have had a massive edge at this venue.

Stay sharp, play responsibly, and let your data do the winning!