The Lucknow Super Giants take on the Rajasthan Royals in Match 32 of the 2026 Indian Premier League at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana
Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
The Super Giants have lost their last three games and return home after two losses on the road. They were beaten comprehensively by Punjab Kings by 54 runs at the New PCA Stadium on Sunday, April 19, and will be looking to get their season back on track. They return to their home ground, where they have lost both games so far.
They take on an in-form Rajasthan Royals side, which has been in a bit of a slump, losing two games on the road. They were beaten by the Kolkata Knight Riders in their most recent fixture and will be looking to get their season back on track, having won their first four games in dominant fashion.
The two teams come into this clash needing the points. The hosts Super Giants need the points to save their season and prevent further slip-ups on the table, while the Royals have seen a blip in form after a strong start to the season and will be looking to get back to winning ways.
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium: Pitch Report
The pitch at the Ekana Stadium has been traditionally slow, providing grip for spinners and help for fast-bowlers who hit the deck. It has been difficult for batters to score from the get-go on most occasions, with batters having to bide their time to understand the nature of the wicket. Despite this, the results in the IPL have favoured chasing teams. This is a pitch with value for traditional cricketing shots, and batters will look to cash in early in the powerplay.
IPL Stats and Records at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium
| Matches Played |
24 |
| Matches Won Batting First |
09 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 14 |
| Matches With No Result | 01 |
| Matches Tied | 00 |
| Average First Innings Score | 173 |
| Highest Team Total | 235 |
| Highest Total Successfully Chased | 206 |
LSG vs RR Strategies and Match-ups
Both teams come into this contest in severe need of getting points on the board. Both teams also share strong bowling attacks, but have failed on the batting front with significant lack of runs through the middle and at the back end of the innings.
The two teams have met six times in the IPL, with the matchup favouring the Royals, who have won four of these encounters. This is expected to be an exciting clash between two heavyweights looking to bounce back from consecutive losses in the 2026 season.
