Rajasthan Royals (RR) put on a clinical bowling display to defeat the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 40 runs in the 32nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. The match took place on Wednesday at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
After winning the toss and opting to bowl first, LSG put Rajasthan under immense early pressure. However, a brilliant rescue act by veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja helped RR post a fighting total of 159/6 in their 20 overs.
In response, despite a gritty half-century from Mitchell Marsh, the Lucknow Super Giants' batting lineup crumbled under pressure against a disciplined RR pace attack led by Jofra Archer, eventually being bundled out for just 119 runs in 18 overs.
This victory consolidated Rajasthan Royals' strong position in the upper half of the points table, while handing Lucknow Super Giants a dismal fourth consecutive defeat.
Who won yesterday's LSG vs RR IPL 2026 Match?
Rajasthan Royals (RR) defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 40 runs in Match 32 of IPL 2026 in Lucknow.
LSG vs RR Scorecard
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Innings: 159/6 in 20 Overs
Ravindra Jadeja: 43 not out off 29 balls (2 fours, 1 six)
Yashasvi Jaiswal: 22 runs off 12 balls (4 fours)
Mohsin Khan (LSG): 2 wickets for 17 runs in 4 overs (included a rare maiden over)
Mohammed Shami (LSG): 2 wickets for 30 runs in 4 overs
Prince Yadav (LSG): 2 wickets for 29 runs in 4 overs
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Innings: 119 All Out in 18 Overs
Mitchell Marsh: 55 runs off 41 balls (6 fours, 2 sixes)
Nicholas Pooran: 22 runs off 25 balls (3 fours)
Jofra Archer (RR): 3 wickets for 20 runs in 4 overs
Nandre Burger (RR): 2 wickets for 27 runs in 4 overs
Brijesh Sharma (RR): 2 wickets for 18 runs in 3 overs
LSG vs RR Top Players
Top Batters: Ravindra Jadeja was the saviour for Rajasthan with the bat. Walking in when the top order imploded, his unbeaten 43 off 29 deliveries gave RR a defendable total on a tricky surface. For Lucknow, Mitchell Marsh played a lone hand, scoring a fighting 55 off 41 balls, but lacked support from the other end as the rest of the lineup failed to get going.
Top Bowlers: RR's Jofra Archer was the standout performer with the ball, tearing through the LSG batting order to claim 3 crucial wickets for just 20 runs, halting any momentum the hosts tried to build. He was well supported by Nandre Burger (2/27) and Brijesh Sharma (2/18). For LSG, Mohsin Khan was brilliant with the new ball, taking 2/17 and notably bowling a maiden over. Mohammed Shami and Prince Yadav also claimed 2 wickets each.
LSG vs RR Match Award Winner
Player of the Match: Ravindra Jadeja (Rajasthan Royals) for his incredible all-round performance, scoring a vital 43 not out to rescue his team's innings and taking a crucial wicket (1/29) to derail the LSG run chase.
