The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has entered a critical phase, with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) facing the Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday, April 22. The IPL 2026 period has entered a phase in which all teams aim to gain momentum and push for a top-four finish.
This game combines sides from each half of points table. LSG is in the bottom half of the standings with two wins in six matches, while Rajasthan Royals is in the top half with four wins. However, both teams have had trouble with their recent results.
LSG vs RR Match Details
Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals - 32nd Match, Indian Premier League 2026
Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Date & Time: 22nd April 2026 at 07:30 PM IST
Live Streaming: JioHotstar
LSG vs RR Venue Stats
| Avg 1st inn score | 206 |
| Avg 2nd inn score | 214 |
| Win% batting 1st | 39 |
| Win% batting 2nd | 61 |
LSG vs RR Pitch Report
The pitch is an ideal venue for batsmen. They may play strokes as long as the ball hits the bat nicely. The fast bowlers have limited options on this track and must bend their backs to succeed.
LSG vs RR Weather Report
The conditions will be clear, and the maximum temperature is expected to be around 34°C with a humidity of 24%.
LSG vs RR Last Five Matches
| RR ( Rajasthan Royals) | L L W W W |
| LSG (Lucknow Super Giants) | L L L W W |
LSG vs RR Head-to-Head Stats
| Matches Played | LSG Won | RR Won | Tie | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Injury News
No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.
LSG vs RR Probable Playing XIs:
Rajasthan Royals Probable Playing XIs
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag (C), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma Impact Player: Sandeep Sharma/ Shubham Dubey
Lucknow Super Giants Probable Playing XIs
Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (C, WK), Mukul Choudhary, Abdul Samad, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, Manimaran Siddharth, Mohammed Shami, Digvesh Rathi Impact Player: Ayush Badoni
Topmost Picks for LSG vs RRDream11 Prediction:
Top Picks - Lucknow Super Giants
- Mitchell Marsh - Mitchell Marsh scored 155 runs with a strike rate of 134.78 and an average of 25.83.
- Prince Yadav - The 24-year-old pacer is the leading wicket-taker for LSG with 11 wickets so far.
Top Picks - Rajasthan Royals
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi - He has already amassed 246 runs in 6 innings at an average of 40.00 and a strike rate of 263.16.
- Ravi Bishnoi - He has already claimed 10 wickets, including his best performance of 4/41 against the Gujarat Titans.
Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for LSG vs RR Dream11 Team:
Rishabh Pant(VC), Dhruv Jurel, Mitchell Marsh, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi(C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Aiden Markram, Prince Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain - Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Mitchell Marsh
Vice-captain - Rishabh Pant, Ravi Bishnoi
Wicketkeeper - Rishabh Pant
LSG vs RR Probable Winners:
The Rajasthan Royals are the favorites to win the game against LSG. In-form RR (4 wins, 2 losses) has explosive top-order firepower in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (246 runs, SR 236) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (223 runs), as well as a strong bowling attack led by Ravi Bishnoi, Jofra Archer, and Nandre Burger. LSG (2 wins, 4 losses) is on a three-game losing streak, thanks to poor performances from key players Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Markram, and Rishabh Pant. So, back the Rajasthan Royals to win. Considering the team combination, Rajasthan Royals is expected to win this match.