Rajasthan Royals will be led by Yashasvi Jaiswal tonight, with regular captain Riyan Parag rested due to a left hamstring niggle.
The captains are out in the middle for the toss. Jaiswal steps up to flip the coin, while Rishabh Pant calls heads -- but it comes down tails.
Jaiswal wastes no time after winning the toss and opts to bowl first.
Rajasthan Royals will field first in Jaipur.
Rajasthan Royals, still in the hunt for a playoff spot, made three changes to their XI for this crucial clash.
Stand-in skipper Yashasvi Jaiswal said the pitch looks good for batting but expects dew to come into play later, and also confirmed that regular captain Riyan Parag is recovering from a hamstring niggle.
Jaiswal added that it’s a strong day for cricket and the team is focused on making the most of the opportunity as they fight to stay alive in the tournament.
On the other side, Lucknow Super Giants, who have already been eliminated from playoff contention, made two changes to their lineup.
Skipper Rishabh Pant said the side is simply looking to finish the season on a positive note, confirming a few adjustments including the absence of Aiden Markram and Mohammed Shami, with Mohsin Khan and Ayush Badoni coming into the XI.
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