Rajasthan Royals face a must-win clash against Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday to keep their IPL playoff hopes alive. Still winless at the high-scoring Sawai Mansingh Stadium this season, RR need a complete performance in their final home game after a disappointing loss to the Delhi Capitals.
Despite posting a competitive total as the captain, Rajasthan’s lower-order collapse, poor bowling, and sloppy fielding proved costly. Much of their success has depended on 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s explosive starts, which is never a good sign, while the rest have struggled to provide consistent support.
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Captain Riyan Parag, who has regained form after a slow start, said after the match that
RR only have themselves to blame if they miss the playoffs. He’s not wrong, because even after the daunting signs, the Royals have their fate in their own hands as two wins will guarantee qualification.
Lucknow Super Giants, already out of contention, arrive after a morale-boosting win over Chennai Super Kings. Mitchell Marsh starred in that victory, while Rishabh Pant continued to shuffle roles in an inconsistent batting order. LSG will aim to end an otherwise disappointing campaign on a positive, party-pooping note.
RR vs LSG: Head-to-Head in IPL
- Matches played: 7
- RR won: 5
- LSG won: 2
- No result: 0
Results for RR vs LSG matches in IPL
| WINNER | MARGIN | LOSER | VENUE | DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 3 runs | Lucknow Super Giants | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | April 10, 2022 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 24 runs | Lucknow Super Giants | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | May 15, 2022 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 10 runs | Rajasthan Royals | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | April 19, 2023 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 20 runs | Lucknow Super Giants | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | March 24, 2024 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 7 wickets | Lucknow Super Giants | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | April 27, 2024 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 2 runs | Rajasthan Royals | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | April 19, 2025 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 40 runs | Lucknow Super Giants | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | April 22, 2026 |
Top performers and record-holders in IPL matches between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants:
Highest total: 199/3 in 20 overs by Rajasthan Royals against Lucknow Super Giants at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on April 27, 2024.
Lowest total: 119 all out by Lucknow Super Giants at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on April 22, 2026.
Biggest win (by runs): Rajasthan Royals won by 40 runs (Target: 160) at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on April 22, 2026.
Biggest win (by wickets): Rajasthan Royals won by 7 wickets (Target: 197) at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on April 27, 2024.
Smallest win (by runs): Lucknow Super Giants won by just 2 runs at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, on April 19, 2025 — the closest finish in this fixture’s history.
Most runs: 200+ runs at an average of 66.67 by Sanju Samson for Rajasthan Royals across 4 innings in this fixture.
Highest score: 71* from 33 balls by Sanju Samson for Rajasthan Royals at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on April 27, 2024.
Most wickets: 8 wickets in 6 matches by Trent Boult for Rajasthan Royals (2022–2024). Jofra Archer leads among active players with 5 wickets.
Best bowling figures: 4 for 41 in 4 overs by Yuzvendra Chahal for Rajasthan Royals at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on April 10, 2022.
Most matches: 7 matches each by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag for Rajasthan Royals, and Ayush Badoni for Lucknow Super Giants.
RR Vs LSG IPL Match: Pitch Report
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur is a balanced surface that offers fair competition between bat and ball, though it leans slightly towards the bowling side compared to other IPL venues. The pitch is hard and true early on, offering pacers some zip and carry with the new ball during the powerplay.
As the innings develops, the surface grips a little, and spinners — particularly leg-spinners — become increasingly effective in the middle overs. The large straight boundaries at this venue keep the six count down and reward proper timing over brute force.
The average first-innings score at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in IPL 2026 is around 175–180 — a total of 185–195 would be considered above par.
Dew arrives from around the 12th–15th over of the second innings, which reduces spin effectiveness and tilts the balance firmly towards chasing sides in the second half. Teams winning the toss almost always field first at this venue, and the toss will once again be crucial.
RR Vs LSG: Jaipur Weather Forecast
Jaipur on Tuesday evening is expected to be extremely hot, with daytime temperatures peaking at around 43°C (109°F). By match time under the lights, conditions will ease slightly but will remain very warm. Crucially, there is zero chance of rain, guaranteeing a full, uninterrupted 40-over contest. Dew is expected to be a significant factor in the second innings as the night progresses, strongly favouring whichever team bats second.
RR Vs LSG Predicted XIs
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RR Vs LSG IPL Match
- When: The contest will be held on May 19 (Tuesday).
- Where: It will be played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur.
- Start Time: The match gets underway from 7:30 PM IST.
RR Vs LSG Live Streaming Details
To watch the live streaming of Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants, you can log in to JioHotstar’s website/app. The match will also be broadcast on Star Sports.
RR Vs LSG: Full Squads
Rajasthan Royals: Riyan Parag (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma, Sandeep Sharma, Shubham Dubey, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Tushar Deshpande, Dasun Shanaka, Adam Milne, Kwena Maphaka, Sushant Mishra, Kuldeep Sen, Yash Raj Punja, Ravi Singh, Aman Rao Perala, Vignesh Puthur
Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant (captain, wicketkeeper), Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Mukul Choudhary, Himmat Singh, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Josh Inglis, George Linde, Abdul Samad, Digvesh Rathi, Matthew Breetzke, Mayank Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Arjun Tendulkar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Akshat Raghuvanshi, Arshin Kulkarni, Manimaran Siddharth, Akash Maharaj Singh, Naman Tiwari
