Rajasthan Royals will take on Lucknow Super Giants in Match No. 32 of the Indian Premier League2026 on April 22 at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Ekana Cricket Stadium.
The inaugural champions started the season strongly with four consecutive wins against Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, Mumbai Indians, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. However, they have since lost their last two matches, going down to Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders.
RR will now aim to bounce back from this dip in form and return to winning ways, with a victory that would secure their fifth win of the season and further strengthen their position on the points table.
Here is the strongest, most probable XI for the Rajasthan Royals for Match 32 vs LSG:
Top Order: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Impact Player), Dhruv Jurel (WK)
Rajasthan Royals have built one of the most promising opening combinations this season with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshiat the top. Jaiswal has scored 223 runs in six innings, while Sooryavanshi has been even more productive with 246 runs in six innings. Both batters have registered two fifties each, consistently providing quick starts for their franchise.
At No. 3, Dhruv Jurel has played a crucial role in stabilizing and accelerating the innings when needed. He has scored 181 runs in six matches, including two half-centuries, and has also contributed with match-winning performances.
Middle order: Riyan Parag (C), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja
The middle order of RR has not been as strong as their top order in this season. Captain Riyan Parag has struggled for form, managing just 61 runs so far. Shimron Hetmyerhas also had a quiet season, scoring 39 runs in four innings. South African batter Donovan Ferreira has contributed 77 runs in three innings but is still searching for consistency and a defining performance.
On the positive side, Ravindra Jadeja has made a valuable all-round impact, scoring 85 runs and picking up five wickets. His spell against Kolkata Knight Riders was particularly impressive, and RR will be hoping for similar performances from the experienced all-rounder going forward.
bowlers: Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma
RR bowlers have been in excellent form in the IPL, with even experienced batters finding it difficult to score freely against them. Jofra Archer has led the attack with 8 wickets in 6 matches, including a remarkable record where three of his dismissals have come off the very first ball of the match. Left-arm pacer Nandre Burgerhas also been effective, picking up 6 wickets in 6 games.
In the spin department, Ravi Bishnoi has been outstanding with 10 wickets in 6 matches, providing crucial breakthroughs in the middle overs. Sandeep Sharma has complemented the attack well with 5 wickets in 5 games through disciplined bowling, while Brijesh Sharma has also chipped in with 3 wickets this season.
RR predicted XI for Match 32 vs LSG:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag (C), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Sandeep Sharma
Impact Player: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
