Looking for the RR vs LSG 2026 scorecard or tonight’s live score? This is the match Rajasthan Royals simply cannot afford to lose.
Their final home game of IPL 2026 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium doubles as a playoff lifeline — and the RR vs LSG head-to-head record says they’ve been here before.
Rajasthan Royals host Lucknow Super Giants in Match 64 of IPL 2026 on Tuesday at Jaipur — and it doesn’t get more urgent than this.
RR sit sixth, 12 points from 12 games. Six wins, six losses — and not a single home victory all season. A three-match losing streak is dragging this campaign toward a familiar cliff edge.
In 2024, a similar mid-season skid cost them a top-two finish. In 2023, four wins in five gave way to five losses in six — they scrambled, fell short, and finished fifth. That pattern is hard to ignore.
Riyan Parag put it plainly: “If we keep playing like this, we shouldn’t be in contention for top four.” A captain with his back against the wall.
The answer to all that noise might just be Vaibhav Sooryavanshi — 486 runs at a strike rate of 236, 43 sixes this season, and the fastest batter in IPL history to reach 500 runs in just 227 balls. At his home ground, under lights, he’s almost impossible to contain.
LSG arrive already eliminated from the playoff race, but they just beat CSK and carry absolutely nothing to lose — the most dangerous mental state in pressure cricket.
Mitchell Marsh has smashed 68 sixes across 25 IPL innings since 2025, and Rishabh Pant captains with the kind of freedom that makes organised defences look ragged. RR own a 5-2 head-to-head edge over LSG. Advantage Jaipur. Tonight is theirs to take.
Where to Watch Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants Match
| Match | Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants |
| Stadium | Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium, Jaipur |
| Date & Time | Tuesday, May 19, 07:30 P.M. (IST) |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
RR vs LSG Head to Head Records
| Matches | 7 |
| RR Won | 5 |
| LSG Won | 2 |
| No Result | NIL |
| Tie | NIL |
| At Sawai Mansingh Stadium | RR 1, LSG 2 |
| At Ekana Stadium | RR 2, LSG 0 |
| Neutral Stadium | RR 2, LSG 0 |
RR vs LSG Pitch Report
The pitch at Sawai Mansingh Stadium acts as a balanced surface that gives both batters and bowlers a fair chance. This ground traditionally stays flat, allowing for high scores once batters settle in, though the long boundaries reward smart placement over raw power.
Pacers find movement early in the game with the new ball, while spinners gain grip and control during the middle overs as the surface wears. Night games often introduce dew, making the ball slippery for bowlers and much easier for batters to strike in the second half.
This factor leads to chasing teams winning over 60% of matches here. While the historical average first-innings score is around 165, recent games often push past 180 or even 200.
Captains winning the toss almost always bowl first to take advantage of improved batting conditions under lights.
Weather Report
Match 64 of IPL 2026 in Jaipur will be played under hotter conditions on Tuesday, as the Rajasthan Royals face off against the Lucknow Super Giants. The Sawai Mansingh Stadium is known for its heat, and this match promises to be no different.
The temperatures are expected to hover around 34-41°C. The humidity will be around 14-17%, and the wind will blow from the west at 17 km/h. There will be no possibility of rain.
RR vs LSG Playing 11(Probable)
Rajasthan Royals
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel(WK), Riyan Parag(C), Ravi Singh, Donovan Ferreira, Shubham Dubey, Jofra Archer, Yash Raj Punja, Brijesh Sharma, Adam Milne
Impact Player: Dasun Shanaka / Shimron Hetmyer
Lucknow Super Giants
Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (C & WK), Aiden Markram, Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mohammed Shami, Myank Yadav, Akash Singh
Impact Player: Ayush Badoni / Prince Yadav
Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants Timeline
| Season | Venue | Winner | Margin | Key Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Wankhede Stadium | RR | 3 Runs | Shimron Hetmyer (59*) |
| 2022 | Brabourne Stadium | RR | 24 Runs | Trent Boult (2/18) |
| 2023 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium | LSG | 10 Runs | Avesh Khan (3/25) |
| 2024 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium | RR | 20 Runs | Sanju Samson (82*) |
| 2024 | Ekana Stadium | RR | 7 Wickets | Sanju Samson (71*) |
| 2025 | Ekana Stadium | RR | 18 Runs | Yashasvi Jaiswal (64) |
| 2026 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium | LSG | 2 Runs | Nicholas Pooran (45*) |
Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants Stats
- Yashasvi Jaiswal holds the record for most runs in this matchup, anchoring several winning chases for RR.
- Avesh Khan has been a game-changer for both sides, taking crucial wickets while playing for both franchises.
- Nicholas Pooran is LSG’s biggest threat, often providing late-inning fireworks to keep matches competitive.
- Shimron Hetmyer remains RR’s designated finisher, boasting a strike rate of nearly 180 in the final overs.
- The powerplay scores in this rivalry average around 48 runs, showing a cautious approach by both top orders.
RR vs LSG Prediction
What’s the buzz around the RR vs LSG prediction?
Rajasthan Royals are losing their previous match, and right now, they are back home. But Lucknow Super Giants are in winning track. In the playoff race, RR still has 34.80% probability. So, it is their do-or-die match.
Although RR has a better head-to-head record, but LSG has a better record in Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Based on all the senarioes, RR has 55% favour to this match.
Prediction: RR won by 3-4 wickets or 5-6 runs.
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