The Lucknow Super Giants Vs Rajasthan Royals Match Scorecard from IPL 2026 Match 32 tells the story of a disciplined, clinical Rajasthan Royals side that did just enough with the bat and then blew LSG away with the ball. Played on April 22, 2026, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, RR posted 159/6 on a tricky surface and then bowled out LSG for a meagre 119 in 18 overs — winning by 40 runs and inflicting a fourth consecutive defeat on the hosts.
The turning point of this Lucknow Super Giants Vs Rajasthan Royals clash arrived in the very first over of LSG’s chase, when Ayush Badoni was run out without scoring, and Rishabh Pant followed for a golden duck in the next over. From 10/2, LSG never really recovered. Ravindra Jadeja — who had already rescued the RR innings with an unbeaten 43 off 29 — was rightly named Player of the Match for his all-round brilliance, while Jofra Archer’s 3/20 was the decisive bowling performance of the night.
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Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | IPL 2026, 32nd Match |
| Date | April 22, 2026 |
| Venue | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Toss | LSG won — elected to bowl |
| Result | Rajasthan Royals won by 40 runs |
| Player of the Match | Ravindra Jadeja (RR) — 43* (29) & 1/29 |
| Umpires | VK Sharma, AK Argal |
| Match Aggregate | 278 runs (lowest ever in an LSG vs RR IPL encounter) |
Playing XI
Rajasthan Royals XI
YBK Jaiswal, V Sooryavanshi, DC Jurel (wk), R Parag (c), SO Hetmyer, RA Jadeja, D Ferreira, JC Archer, N Burger, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma Impact Sub used: SB Dubey (in for YBK Jaiswal, 15.5 ov)
Lucknow Super Giants XI
MR Marsh, A Badoni, RR Pant (c & wk), AK Markram, N Pooran, MD Choudhary, MP Yadav, DS Rathi, Mohammed Shami, Prince Yadav, Mohsin Khan Impact Sub used: Himmat Singh (in for Prince Yadav, 9.4 ov)
Match Summary
| Team | Runs | Wickets | Overs | Run Rate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 159 | 6 | 20.0 | 7.95 | Won by 40 runs |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 119 | 10 | 18.0 | 6.61 | Lost by 40 runs |
The Lucknow Super Giants Vs Rajasthan Royals Match Scorecard was defined by two contrasting innings on a surface that offered bowlers far more than the Ekana pitch usually does. RR’s batting crumbled in the powerplay — falling to 32/3 inside four overs — but Ravindra Jadeja’s measured 43* off 29 and an unbeaten 49-run stand with Impact Sub Shubham Dubey (19 off 11) lifted RR to a fighting 159. That total proved to be 40 runs too many for LSG, who collapsed from the very first over of their chase against a brilliant RR pace attack.
Rajasthan Royals Batting Highlights — 159/6 (20 Overs)
| Player | Runs | Balls | Mins | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YBK Jaiswal | 22 | 12 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 183.33 |
| V Sooryavanshi | 8 | 11 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 72.72 |
| DC Jurel (wk) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| R Parag (c) | 20 | 19 | 32 | 2 | 1 | 105.26 |
| SO Hetmyer | 22 | 18 | 34 | 2 | 1 | 122.22 |
| RA Jadeja | 43* | 29 | 60 | 2 | 1 | 148.27 |
| D Ferreira | 20 | 19 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 105.26 |
| SB Dubey (Impact) | 19* | 11 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 172.72 |
| Extras | 5 | — | — | — | — | (lb 1, w 4) |
| Total | 159/6 | 120 | — | — | — | 7.95 rpo |
Did not bat: JC Archer, N Burger, Brijesh Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi
Fall of Wickets: 1-32 (Jaiswal, 2.5 ov) · 2-32 (Jurel, 2.6 ov) · 3-32 (Sooryavanshi, 3.6 ov) · 4-62 (Parag, 8.6 ov) · 5-77 (Hetmyer, 10.2 ov) · 6-110 (Ferreira, 15.5 ov)
RR’s innings was a study in chaos followed by calm. They collapsed to 32/3 inside four overs — losing Jaiswal, Jurel (first ball duck), and Sooryavanshi in quick succession. Parag and Hetmyer briefly steadied the ship with a 30-run stand, but when both fell by the 11th over, RR were in trouble at 77/5. What followed was exceptional. Jadeja, who admitted afterwards the pitch was difficult to bat on, played the anchor role to perfection — rotating strike, finding boundaries when needed, and then accelerating through the death. His stand of 33 with Ferreira (over overs 12–16) and the final unbeaten 49-run stand with Dubey (16–20) pushed RR from 110/6 to 159 — a recovery of 49 runs in 4.1 overs that proved decisive.
Rajasthan Royals Bowling Highlights (vs LSG)
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Shami | 4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 7.50 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Prince Yadav | 4 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 7.25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohsin Khan | 4 | 1 | 17 | 2 | 4.25 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MP Yadav | 4 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 14.00 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| DS Rathi | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 6.50 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
LSG’s bowling effort was respectably disciplined on a tricky pitch. Mohsin Khan was the standout — 2/17 with a maiden over, the most economical figures of any bowler in the match. Mohammed Shami and Prince Yadav each took two wickets, effectively dismantling RR’s top order. However, Mayank Yadav’s 0/56 in 4 overs at an economy of 14.00 was extremely costly, including 5 fours and 3 sixes, and essentially bankrolled Jadeja’s late blitz. Rathi controlled the middle overs adequately but failed to break the Jadeja-Dubey partnership when it mattered most.
Lucknow Super Giants Batting Highlights — 119 All Out (18 Overs)
| Player | Runs | Balls | Mins | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MR Marsh | 55 | 41 | 77 | 6 | 2 | 134.14 |
| A Badoni | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 (run out) |
| RR Pant (c & wk) | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| AK Markram | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| N Pooran | 22 | 25 | 34 | 3 | 0 | 88.00 |
| Himmat Singh (Impact) | 15 | 15 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 100.00 |
| MD Choudhary | 7 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 233.33 |
| Mohammed Shami | 6 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 150.00 |
| MP Yadav | 5 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| DS Rathi | 2* | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Mohsin Khan | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras | 7 | — | — | — | — | (lb 2, w 5) |
| Total | 119 | 108 | — | — | — | 6.61 rpo |
Did not bat: Prince Yadav
Fall of Wickets: 1-9 (Badoni, 0.6 ov) · 2-10 (Pant, 1.4 ov) · 3-11 (Markram, 2.5 ov) · 4-54 (Pooran, 9.4 ov) · 5-91 (Himmat Singh, 14.3 ov) · 6-105 (Marsh, 15.3 ov) · 7-111 (Choudhary, 16.1 ov) · 8-113 (Shami, 16.3 ov) · 9-119 (Mayank Yadav, 17.3 ov) · 10-119 (Mohsin Khan, 17.6 ov)
LSG’s chase was a disaster from ball one. Badoni’s run-out off the very first delivery set a horrible tone. Then Archer struck twice — removing Pant for a golden duck and Markram for a painstaking 0 off 6 — leaving LSG 11/3 inside three overs. The chase was all but over. Mitchell Marsh was the lone warrior, keeping his composure while wickets crumbled around him. His 55 off 41 balls — including six fours and two sixes — was a valiant effort, but it was always going to be a lone hand. When Burger removed him in the 16th over with LSG needing 55 off 27 balls, even the formality was done. Brijesh and Archer wrapped up the tail and LSG were bowled out for 119 — their lowest-ever total at the Ekana Stadium in an IPL match.
Rajasthan Royals Bowling Highlights (vs LSG)
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JC Archer | 4 | 1 | 20 | 3 | 5.00 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| N Burger | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 6.75 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Brijesh Sharma | 3 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 6.00 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| RA Jadeja | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 3 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 7.66 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Jofra Archer was devastating. His 3/20 from 4 overs — which included a maiden — was the most impactful bowling performance in the Lucknow Super Giants Vs Rajasthan Royals Match Scorecard. He bowled with pace, accuracy, and extreme skill, producing a vicious bouncer that hurried Markram into a mistimed pull. Burger was equally effective, claiming the crucial wicket of Marsh at the point when LSG might have nursed a faint hope. Brijesh Sharma was economical and clever, dismissing Choudhary and Shami in consecutive balls in the 16th over. Jadeja’s one wicket (Pooran, caught at long-on) was key — it ended the only meaningful partnership in LSG’s chase at the halfway point of the innings.
Key Moments & Tactical Analysis
Toss Impact: LSG won the toss and elected to bowl — a decision that appeared justified in the first three overs when Shami and Mohsin made the ball talk, reducing RR to 32/3. However, the pitch flattened considerably in the second half of the innings, and LSG’s inability to defend 159 showed the toss advantage was more than negated by their batting failure.
Powerplay Momentum: RR’s powerplay was disastrous — 32/3 in six overs. LSG’s powerplay was equally catastrophic — 22/3 in five overs. In a match where both powerplays failed dramatically, the team that recovered better (RR) won the match. Jadeja’s composure in the middle overs was the difference.
Turning Point: Two moments defined this match. First — Jadeja’s unbeaten stand of 49 with Dubey (overs 16–20) that took RR from 110/6 to 159/6. A total below 145 on this pitch could easily have been chased. Second — Ayush Badoni’s run-out off the very first ball of LSG’s chase. That moment sucked the life out of the stadium and handed the psychological advantage entirely to RR.
Captaincy Decisions: Riyan Parag’s promotion of Jadeja in a crisis at No. 6 proved to be exactly the right call. Jadeja confirmed afterwards the pitch was difficult — his experience and temperament in reading that surface was central to RR posting a competitive total. On the other side, Rishabh Pant’s decision to open the batting for himself (at No. 3 essentially from ball 4) backfired immediately — a golden duck that put enormous pressure on the middle order before it had even settled.
Pitch & Conditions: The Ekana pitch offered lateral movement for the first ten overs of each innings. By the time RR were in the death, the surface had eased considerably — which is why Dubey and Jadeja found it easier to time the ball. Conversely, when LSG batted, Archer was bowling at full pace (touched 151 kph) with the ball reversing slightly, making conditions even more treacherous for a batting lineup already rattled by three early wickets.
Landmark: Jofra Archer became RR’s all-time leading wicket-taker in the IPL with 68 wickets during this match, surpassing Yuzvendra Chahal’s tally of 66.
Key Stats Comparison
| Metric | Rajasthan Royals | Lucknow Super Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Total Runs | 159/6 | 119 all out |
| Overs Used | 20.0 | 18.0 |
| Run Rate | 7.95 | 6.61 |
| Extras | 5 (lb 1, w 4) | 7 (lb 2, w 5) |
| Boundaries (4s) | 19 | 12 |
| Sixes (6s) | 3 | 7 |
| Powerplay Score | 32/3 | 22/3 |
| Highest Partnership | 49 (Jadeja-Dubey, unbroken) | 43 (Marsh-Pooran) |
| Highest Individual Score | 43* — RA Jadeja | 55 — MR Marsh |
| Dots Bowled | — | 56 (RR bowlers) |
The numbers from the Lucknow Super Giants Vs Rajasthan Royals Match Scorecard reveal a fascinating paradox — LSG actually hit more sixes (7 vs 3), yet lost by 40 runs. This is almost entirely explained by the sheer number of dots LSG consumed during the chase, particularly in the middle overs when Jadeja, Bishnoi, and Burger choked the run rate to below 6 rpo. RR, by contrast, managed their innings better through death batting — scoring 49 off the final 4.1 overs after losing their sixth wicket.
Head-to-Head Analysis
The Lucknow Super Giants Vs Rajasthan Royals rivalry has now produced 8 encounters in IPL history (including this match), with RR now holding a dominant 6-2 advantage.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total IPL Matches | 8 (after this match) |
| RR Wins | 6 |
| LSG Wins | 2 |
| RR Win % | 75% |
| LSG Win % | 25% |
| Highest Team Total | RR — 199/3 (Lucknow, 2024) |
| LSG Highest Total | 196/5 (Lucknow, 2024) |
| Lowest Match Aggregate | 278 (this match, April 22, 2026) |
| Highest Individual Score | Sanju Samson — 82* (Jaipur, 2024) |
| Most Runs (Overall) | Sanju Samson — 200+ (RR) |
| Most Wickets (Overall) | Trent Boult — 8 (RR) |
| LSG’s Record at Ekana vs RR | 0 wins, 2 losses |
Historical Rivalry
The Lucknow Super Giants Vs Rajasthan Royals rivalry is one of the newest in the IPL — born in 2022 when LSG entered the competition as an expansion franchise. In that first season, RR immediately set the tone for their superiority, winning both encounters by narrow margins. Their first-ever meeting — a 3-run thriller at the Wankhede — saw Yuzvendra Chahal take 4/41 and Kuldeep Sen defend 15 runs on his IPL debut to hand RR a heart-stopping win.
Complete Head-to-Head Record:
| # | Date | Venue | Winner | Margin | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 10, 2022 | Wankhede, Mumbai | RR | 3 runs | RR 165/6 def LSG 162/8 |
| 2 | May 15, 2022 | Brabourne, Mumbai | RR | 24 runs | RR 178/6 def LSG 154/8 |
| 3 | April 19, 2023 | Jaipur | LSG | 10 runs | LSG 154/7 def RR 144/6 |
| 4 | March 24, 2024 | Jaipur | RR | 20 runs | RR 193/4 def LSG 173/6 |
| 5 | April 27, 2024 | Lucknow | RR | 7 wkts | LSG 196/5; RR 199/3 |
| 6 | April 19, 2025 | Jaipur | LSG | 2 runs | LSG 180/5 def RR 178/5 |
| 7 | April 22, 2026 | Lucknow | RR | 40 runs | RR 159/6 def LSG 119 |
The defining narrative of the Rajasthan Royals Vs Lucknow Super Giants Match Scorecard history is RR’s unbeaten record at the Ekana Cricket Stadium — they have now won both games there, including the 2024 chase of 196 where Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel added an unbroken 121-run stand in one of the most dominant chases ever seen at Lucknow. That RR have now twice broken LSG’s supposed home fortress is a stat that must concern LSG’s leadership deeply as the Lucknow Super Giants Vs Rajasthan Royals rivalry continues to evolve. The lowest-ever match aggregate in this rivalry (278) from April 22, 2026 also shows a very different side to what is usually a high-scoring fixture.
Where to Watch Lucknow Super Giants Vs Rajasthan Royals
All Lucknow Super Giants Vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 matches are broadcast live on the Star Sports Network in India and streamed live on JioHotstar. International viewers can access matches through broadcasters in their respective regions as per the BCCI’s official broadcast agreements.
IPL 2026 Standings After Match 32
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Rajasthan Royals | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10 | +ve |
| 9th | Lucknow Super Giants | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | -ve |
This Lucknow Super Giants Vs Rajasthan Royals Match Scorecard result pushed RR up to 2nd place, snapping their two-match losing streak and putting them firmly in the top-four conversation. LSG, meanwhile, dropped to 9th — their fourth consecutive defeat making playoff qualification a genuinely difficult ask with matches running out.
Conclusion
The Lucknow Super Giants Vs Rajasthan Royals Match Scorecard from April 22, 2026 encapsulates everything that has defined this young rivalry — RR’s ability to win at Ekana, their bowling unit’s excellence, and LSG’s consistent failure to deliver when it matters most. Jadeja’s all-round brilliance — rescuing the batting, taking a key wicket, and earning the Player of the Match award — was the individual highlight of the evening.
For the Lucknow Super Giants Vs Rajasthan Royals series picture in 2026, RR now hold a 1-0 lead in this season’s meetings. LSG, sitting at 4 points from 8 games, must regroup urgently — and if another meeting between these two sides comes later in the season, they will need a fundamentally different approach to end their poor run against the Royals.
RR, meanwhile, travel forward in strong form — Jofra Archer officially the franchise’s greatest wicket-taker, and a squad that looks balanced across all three departments. A title challenge looks very much alive.
❓ FAQs
What was the final score in the Lucknow Super Giants Vs Rajasthan Royals match?
RR posted 159/6 in 20 overs. LSG were bowled out for 119 in 18 overs. RR won by 40 runs.
Who was Player of the Match in the Lucknow Super Giants Vs Rajasthan Royals match?
Ravindra Jadeja (RR) for his all-round performance — 43* (29) with the bat and 1/29 (4 overs) with the ball.
Who scored the most runs in the Lucknow Super Giants Vs Rajasthan Royals match?
Mitchell Marsh top-scored for LSG with 55 off 41 balls. Ravindra Jadeja was RR’s top scorer with 43* off 29 balls.
Who took the most wickets in the Lucknow Super Giants Vs Rajasthan Royals match?
Jofra Archer took 3/20 in 4 overs — the best bowling figures in the match. Mohsin Khan (2/17), Mohammed Shami (2/30), Prince Yadav (2/29), Nandre Burger (2/27), and Brijesh Sharma (2/18) all picked up two wickets each.
What was the turning point of the Lucknow Super Giants Vs Rajasthan Royals match?
Ayush Badoni’s run-out off the very first ball of LSG’s chase, followed immediately by Rishabh Pant’s golden duck, effectively ended the match as a contest inside two overs.
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