Lucknow Super Giants Vs Rajasthan Royals Match Scorecard – Dominant RR Win by 40 Runs
Rajasthan Royals produced a clinical all-round performance to hand Lucknow Super Giants a crushing 40-run defeat in Match 32 of the TATA IPL 2026 on April 22, 2026, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The Lucknow Super Giants Vs Rajasthan Royals Match Scorecard tells the story of a RR side that recovered brilliantly from 77/5 to post 159/6, and then bowled out the hosts for a meagre 119 in 18 overs. Ravindra Jadeja’s unbeaten 43 off 29 balls was the turning point of the innings, while Jofra Archer’s ferocious 3/20 dismantled LSG’s top order to seal a decisive victory.
The Lucknow Super Giants Vs Rajasthan Royals encounter became LSG’s fourth defeat on the trot and their fifth loss in seven matches this season, leaving them marooned at ninth on the IPL 2026 standings. Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, bounced back in style from two consecutive defeats and moved to second place on the points table with 10 points — strengthening their playoff credentials with a performance that was commanding from start to finish.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | 32nd Match, TATA IPL 2026 |
| Date | Wednesday, April 22, 2026 |
| Venue | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Toss | Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and elected to field |
| Result | Rajasthan Royals won by 40 runs |
| Player of the Match | Ravindra Jadeja (RR) – 43* (29) & 1/29 |
| Umpires | AK Argal, VK Sharma |
| Format | T20 (IPL) |
Playing XI
Lucknow Super Giants
Mitchell Marsh, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant (capt & wk), Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Mukul Choudhary, Mohammed Shami, Mohsin Khan, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Mayank Yadav
Impact Player Subs: Abdul Samad, Himmat Singh, George Linde, Siddhartha M, Matthew Breetzke
(Used: Himmat Singh for Prince Yadav in LSG innings, over 9.4)
Rajasthan Royals
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (capt), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma, Nandre Burger
Impact Player Subs: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Ravi Singh, Yashraj Punja, Shubham Dubey, Tushar Deshpande
(Used: Shubham Dubey for Yashasvi Jaiswal in RR innings, over 15.5)
Match Summary Table
| Team | Innings | Runs | Wickets | Overs | Run Rate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 1st (Batting) | 159 | 6 | 20.0 | 7.95 | Set target of 160 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 2nd (Batting) | 119 | 10 | 18.0 | 6.61 | Lost by 40 runs |
Rajasthan Royals found themselves in serious trouble at 32/3 after just four overs, before 77/5 midway through the innings. Ravindra Jadeja then anchored the recovery with a composed yet impactful 43*, partnering with Donovan Ferreira (20) and Impact Sub Shubham Dubey (19*) to set a total of 159/6. LSG, chasing 160, collapsed to 11/3 inside three overs as Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger tore into the top order. Mitchell Marsh fought a lone battle with 55 off 41 balls, but the rest of the batting crumbled, with LSG bowled out for 119 in 18 overs — 40 runs short of the target.
Batting Highlights
Rajasthan Royals Innings: 159/6 (20 Overs)
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | c R Pant b M Shami | 22 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 183.33 |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | c DS Rathi b M Khan | 8 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 72.73 |
| Dhruv Jurel (WK) | c R Pant b M Shami | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Riyan Parag (C) | c N Pooran b P Yadav | 20 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 105.26 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | c P Yadav b M Khan | 22 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 122.22 |
| Donovan Ferreira | c M Khan b P Yadav | 20 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 105.26 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | Not out | 43 | 29 | 2 | 1 | 148.28 |
| Shubham Dubey (Impact Sub) | Not out | 19 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 172.73 |
| Jofra Archer | DNB | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ravi Bishnoi | DNB | – | – | – | – | – |
| Brijesh Sharma | DNB | – | – | – | – | – |
| Nandre Burger | DNB | – | – | – | – | – |
| Extras | (b 0, lb 1, w 4, nb 0, p 0) | 5 | ||||
| Total | 6 wickets, 20 overs | 159 |
Fall of Wickets: 32-1 (Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2.5 ov), 32-2 (Dhruv Jurel, 2.6 ov), 32-3 (Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 3.6 ov), 62-4 (Riyan Parag, 8.6 ov), 77-5 (Shimron Hetmyer, 10.2 ov), 110-6 (Donovan Ferreira, 15.5 ov)
RR Batting Analysis: The RR top order wilted badly, losing three wickets inside four overs with the score at 32. Skipper Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer provided brief partnership repair, but Mohsin Khan and Prince Yadav kept LSG in control. It was Jadeja’s late-innings authority that truly changed the complexion of the total — his 43* off 29, particularly the ferocious final over (20 runs), propelled RR past a competitive 150-mark. Shubham Dubey came on as an Impact Sub and contributed a useful 19* off 11 balls. The partnership between Jadeja and Ferreira (28 runs off 24 balls for the 6th wicket), followed by the Jadeja-Dubey stand, was worth 49 runs off the final 4.1 overs — absolutely critical in a match decided by just 40 runs.
Lucknow Super Giants Innings: 119 All Out (18 Overs)
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh | c Parag b Burger | 55 | 41 | 6 | 2 | 134.15 |
| Ayush Badoni | Run out (Marsh) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Rishabh Pant (C & WK) | b Burger | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Aiden Markram | c Jurel b Archer | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Nicholas Pooran | c Ferreira b Jadeja | 22 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 88.00 |
| Himmat Singh (Impact Sub) | b Bishnoi | 15 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 107.69 |
| Mukul Choudhary | c Parag b Brijesh Sharma | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Mohammed Shami | b Brijesh Sharma | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Digvesh Singh Rathi | Not out | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Mayank Yadav | c Jurel b Archer | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Mohsin Khan | b Archer | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras | (b 0, lb 3, w 3, nb 0, p 0) | 6 | ||||
| Total | All out, 18.0 overs | 119 |
Fall of Wickets: 2-1 (Ayush Badoni, 0.4 ov), 5-2 (Rishabh Pant, 1.6 ov), 11-3 (Aiden Markram, 2.6 ov), 54-4 (Nicholas Pooran, 9.4 ov), 98-5 (Himmat Singh, 12.5 ov), 105-6 (Mitchell Marsh, 15.6 ov), 111-7 (Mukul Choudhary, 16.4 ov), 113-8 (Mohammed Shami, 17.1 ov), 119-9 (Mayank Yadav, 17.6 ov), 119-10 (Mohsin Khan, 18.0 ov)
LSG Batting Analysis: It was a catastrophic collapse for Lucknow. Three wickets in the first three overs – Badoni run out for a duck, Pant bowled for zero, and Markram caught for zero – left LSG in ruins at 11/3. Mitchell Marsh stood alone amidst the carnage, striking a valiant 55 off 41 with six fours and two sixes. He and Nicholas Pooran put on 43 runs for the 4th wicket, but once Jadeja dismissed Pooran for a slow 22 off 25 balls, the innings unravelled completely. Marsh brought up his fifty but was then dismissed by Burger as LSG crumbled from 98/4 to 119 all out — losing the last 6 wickets for just 21 runs.
Bowling Figures
LSG Bowling (Rajasthan Royals Innings)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Shami | 4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7.50 |
| Mohsin Khan | 4 | 1 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4.25 |
| Prince Yadav | 4 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.25 |
| Mayank Yadav | 4 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14.00 |
| Digvesh Singh Rathi | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.50 |
LSG Bowling Analysis: Mohsin Khan was easily LSG’s standout bowler, delivering a faultless spell of 2/17 in 4 overs including a maiden, applying relentless pressure in the middle overs. Shami and Prince Yadav were dangerous in short bursts, with two wickets apiece. However, Mayank Yadav was savagely expensive — his four overs went for 56 runs at an economy of 14.00, and it was largely his over (the last over) from which Jadeja and Dubey plundered 20 runs to take RR from 139 to 159. That death bowling lapse was ultimately the difference in a close match.
RR Bowling (Lucknow Super Giants Innings)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jofra Archer | 4 | 0 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5.00 |
| Nandre Burger | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7.00 |
| Brijesh Sharma | 4 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5.50 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6.75 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7.25 |
| Donovan Ferreira | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Riyan Parag | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.00 |
RR Bowling Analysis: Jofra Archer was the star with the ball, returning figures of 3/20 in 4 overs — arguably the most impactful powerplay spell of the season. His pace and steep bounce created havoc early on, with the key wickets of Markram and two tail-enders. Nandre Burger was equally brilliant, dismissing Pant with a perfect yorker and returning to end Marsh’s valiant knock. Brijesh Sharma was excellent with his hard-length deliveries, taking 2 wickets including both Choudhary and Shami in the same over. Jadeja’s control in the middle overs choked the required run rate, removing the dangerous Pooran to effectively seal the match.
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Key Moments & Tactical Analysis
Toss Impact
LSG opted to field after winning the toss, a reasonable choice on the slow Ekana surface that typically assists pace in the first half. The decision appeared correct as Shami and Mohsin reduced RR to 32/3 inside four overs. However, the toss advantage was eroded by LSG’s death bowling failure (20 runs in the final Mayank over), which added critical runs that ultimately proved the difference.
Powerplay Momentum
RR’s powerplay was a disaster with the bat — three down inside four overs at 32/3. But the story dramatically reversed when RR bowled. Jofra Archer (3 wickets) and Nandre Burger (Pant for zero) reduced LSG to 11/3 in 3 overs, completely swinging the momentum. RR’s powerplay figures of 3/11 in their bowling phase were devastating and created an insurmountable foundation of pressure.
Turning Point
The turning point of the first innings was unquestionably the 20-run final over off Mayank Yadav, which took RR from 139/6 to 159/6. That boundary-studded Jadeja-Dubey over turned what looked like a sub-150 total into a competitive 160-run target.
The turning point of the chase was Nandre Burger’s second delivery dismissal of Rishabh Pant for a duck. Pant’s wicket — following immediately after Badoni’s run-out — was the psychological blow from which LSG never recovered.
Captaincy Decisions
Riyan Parag’s decision to introduce Jadeja in the 7th over of the LSG chase was inspired captaincy. Jadeja bowled Pooran with a flat, wide delivery that denied him any room to attack, snapping a 43-run partnership and ending the only viable resistance LSG had. Parag persisted with Archer for two separate spells, keeping the speedster fresh for the tail — a tactical masterstroke that yielded two wickets in the 18th over to seal the match.
Pitch & Conditions
The Ekana surface played true but slow, with some variable bounce benefiting pace bowlers more than spinners. Temperatures soaring above 40°C meant the conditions were physically demanding, but there was no dew to complicate the chase in the second innings. The slow nature of the pitch made boundaries harder to access, which explains why 159/6 proved more than adequate.
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Key Stats Comparison Table
| Metric | Rajasthan Royals | Lucknow Super Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Total Runs | 159/6 (20 ov) | 119/10 (18 ov) |
| Extras | 5 (lb 1, w 4) | 6 (lb 3, w 3) |
| Boundaries (4s) | 19 | 9 |
| Sixes (6s) | 3 | 3 |
| Run Rate | 7.95 | 6.61 |
| Powerplay Score | 32/3 (6 ov) | 11/3 (3 ov) |
| Highest Partnership | 43* – Jadeja & Dubey (7th wkt) | 43 – Marsh & Pooran (4th wkt) |
| Top Scorer | Ravindra Jadeja – 43* (29) | Mitchell Marsh – 55 (41) |
| Best Bowler | Jofra Archer – 3/20 | Mohsin Khan – 2/17 |
| Dot Ball % (bowling) | ~38% | ~34% |
RR’s superior boundary count (22 boundaries vs 12 for LSG) reflects the batting quality differential, though ironically the biggest difference was in the powerplay — RR conceded only 11 in 3 overs when bowling, while LSG’s top order handed RR the game early. Statistically, the match hinged on two moments: the 20-run last RR over, and LSG’s catastrophic 11/3 inside the third over.
Head-to-Head Analysis
Lucknow Super Giants Vs Rajasthan Royals – Complete IPL Record
| Year | Match | Venue | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Match 6 | Wankhede, Mumbai | Rajasthan Royals | 3 runs |
| 2022 | Match 61 | Wankhede, Mumbai | Rajasthan Royals | 24 runs |
| 2023 | Match 26 | Sawai Mansingh, Jaipur | Lucknow Super Giants | 10 runs |
| 2024 | Match 10 | Sawai Mansingh, Jaipur | Rajasthan Royals | 20 runs |
| 2024 | Match 44 | Ekana, Lucknow | Rajasthan Royals | 7 wickets |
| 2025 | Match 36 | Sawai Mansingh, Jaipur | Lucknow Super Giants | 2 runs |
| 2026 | Match 32 | Ekana, Lucknow | Rajasthan Royals | 40 runs |
Overall Record (after IPL 2026 Match 32):
| Stat | Rajasthan Royals | Lucknow Super Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Total Matches | 7 | 7 |
| Wins | 5 | 2 |
| Win % | 71.4% | 28.6% |
| Highest Total | 199/3 (2024) | 196/5 (2024) |
| Lowest Total | 144/6 (2023) | 119 (2026) |
| Biggest Win Margin | 7 wickets (2024) | 10 runs (2023) |
Historical Rivalry
The Lucknow Super Giants Vs Rajasthan Royals rivalry is one of the newer but already compelling storylines of the modern IPL era. LSG entered the IPL as a new franchise in 2022, but have been unable to master Rajasthan Royals across the multiple seasons of their head-to-head contests.
2022 – RR’s Early Dominance: Rajasthan won both encounters in 2022, with Shimron Hetmyer and Yuzvendra Chahal (4/41) starring in their opening meeting. RR looked like an organised, experienced unit that knew how to handle the younger LSG franchise.
2023 – LSG Strike Back: LSG’s only win in Jaipur came in a tight, low-scoring affair where Marcus Stoinis starred with both bat (21 off 16) and ball (2/28) in a nerve-wracking 10-run victory. This remains one of the most complete performances LSG have produced in this rivalry.
2024 – RR at Their Ruthless Best: The 2024 Lucknow fixture was arguably the Lucknow Super Giants Vs Rajasthan Royals match that best captured the rivalry’s intensity. LSG posted a strong 196/5, but Sanju Samson (71* off 33) and Dhruv Jurel (52* off 34) responded with a spectacular unbeaten 121-run stand for the 4th wicket to seal a 7-wicket win with 6 balls to spare — RR’s biggest victory margin in this rivalry.
2025 – LSG Cling On: The closest this Lucknow Super Giants Vs Rajasthan Royals rivalry has been — LSG held their nerve in an absolute last-ball thriller at Jaipur, with Avesh Khan defending 9 runs in the final over to clinch a 2-run victory for Lucknow. That result remains LSG’s only away win against RR.
2026 – RR Extend Advantage: The April 22 result further underlines RR’s stranglehold in this Lucknow Super Giants Vs Rajasthan Royals rivalry. It is also the heaviest defeat inflicted by RR in this matchup — 40 runs — and the first time LSG have been bowled out in this contest. Jadeja’s all-round brilliance and Archer’s express pace represent a new dimension of RR dominance in the Lucknow Super Giants Vs Rajasthan Royals Stats.
Key Performer Records in the Rivalry:
| Category | Player | Stat |
|---|---|---|
| Most Runs (RR) | Sanju Samson | 200+ runs (6 innings) |
| Most Runs (LSG) | KL Rahul / Aiden Markram | ~183 runs |
| Most Wickets (RR) | Trent Boult | 8 wickets |
| Most Wickets (LSG) | Avesh Khan | 6 wickets |
| Best Batting Performance | Sanju Samson – 71* (33) | 2024, Lucknow |
| Best Bowling Performance | Yuzvendra Chahal – 4/41 | 2022, Mumbai |
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Where to Watch Lucknow Super Giants Vs Rajasthan Royals
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Conclusion
The Lucknow Super Giants Vs Rajasthan Royals Match Scorecard from IPL 2026 Match 32 reflects a comprehensive RR victory — clinical in every department. This result pushes RR to second in the standings with 10 points, making their playoff qualification look increasingly certain. For LSG, the loss is their fourth in a row, dropping them to ninth on the table. With the tournament entering its critical second half, LSG need a sharp turnaround — their batting has collapsed far too often this season, and captain Rishabh Pant’s form with the bat remains a pressing concern.
Rajasthan’s next challenge involves maintaining consistency in their bowling and getting more contributions from their top-order batters. LSG, meanwhile, must urgently address the instability in their middle order if they are to have any realistic chance of salvaging their playoff campaign in the Lucknow Super Giants Vs Rajasthan Royals Matches that define IPL seasons.
? FAQs
Q: What was the final score in the Lucknow Super Giants Vs Rajasthan Royals Match Scorecard?
A: Rajasthan Royals scored 159/6 in 20 overs. Lucknow Super Giants were bowled out for 119 in 18 overs. RR won by 40 runs.
Q: Who was Player of the Match?
A: Ravindra Jadeja (RR) — for his unbeaten 43 off 29 balls with the bat and controlled figures of 1/29 with the ball.
Q: Who scored the most runs in this LSG vs RR match?
A: Mitchell Marsh (LSG) was the top scorer with 55 off 41 balls (6 fours, 2 sixes). For RR, Ravindra Jadeja’s 43* was the highest score.
Q: Who took the most wickets in the Rajasthan Royals Vs Lucknow Super Giants Match Scorecard?
A: Jofra Archer (RR) took the most wickets with 3/20 in 4 overs. Brijesh Sharma and Nandre Burger took 2 each for RR. For LSG, Mohammed Shami, Mohsin Khan, and Prince Yadav took 2 wickets each.
Q: What was the turning point of the match?
A: The turning point was twofold — Jadeja and Dubey plundering 20 runs off Mayank Yadav’s final over to boost RR to 159, and then Archer-Burger reducing LSG to 11/3 inside three overs during the chase.
Q: Where can I check the Lucknow Super Giants Vs Rajasthan Royals Timeline?
A: The ball-by-ball Lucknow Super Giants Vs Rajasthan Royals Timeline is available on ESPNcricinfo, the official IPLT20 website, and Jio Hotstar.
Q: What is the overall Lucknow Super Giants Vs Rajasthan Royals head-to-head record?
A: After IPL 2026 Match 32, Rajasthan Royals lead the head-to-head 5-2 across 7 IPL meetings.
