RR are placed fourth with 8 points from 6 matches. Meanwhile, LSG struggle down below at 9th with only two wins from 6 matches. However, the biggest talking points leading into the toss revolve around the availability of three key stars: aptain Rishabh Pant, the lightning-fast Mayank Yadav, and the 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Are they playing today?

Rishabh Pant – Playing Today

Yes, Rishabh Pant is fully fit and will lead the Lucknow Super Giants in today's home fixture. During LSGs' match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 15, Rishabh Pant suffered an injury scare after being hit on his left elbow by a sharp 145 km/h delivery from Josh Hazlewood. The impact forced him to briefly retire hurt, although he later returned to continue his innings.

Subsequent medical scans brought relief for LSG, confirming that the injury was only a bruise and not a fracture. Pant was later cleared by the team's medical staff and resumed full duties. He went on to lead the side in their next match against Punjab Kings on April 19, where LSG suffered a 54-run defeat. Pant, however, did not struggle with the bat physically, scoring 43 runs despite the recent injury setback.

Mayank Yadav – Playing As Impact Player

The most anticipated update of the night is the likely return of LSG's pace sensation, Mayank Yadav. After a frustrating period on the sidelines due to a lower-back stress fracture, he has successfully completed his rehabilitation. LSG teammate Aiden Markram provided a massive hint in the pre-match presser, describing Mayank as “fit and firing.” However, he might not be featured in the playing XI for today’s match but rather play as Impact player. If he plays, it will likely be in place of Mohsin Khan or Avesh Khan to provide extra pace on the slower Ekana surface.

Mayank underwent major back surgery in late 2025 in New Zealand, similar to the procedure Jasprit Bumrah had earlier. The surgery was performed by specialist Dr. Rowan Schouten. His recovery phase also saw unexpected delays, including a toe infection that prevented him from wearing bowling shoes and an earlier side strain during international cricket.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi – Playing Today

The 15-year-old wonderkid Vaibhav Suryavanshi is available and expected to play for the Rajasthan Royals today’s IPL match. Suryavanshi, who boasts a staggering strike rate of 263 this season, has become the Royals’ primary ‘Impact Player’ weapon. Head coach Kumar Sangakkara has encouraged the youngster to maintain his aggressive intent, meaning fans are likely to see him take the attack to LSG's bowlers during the Powerplay or as a late-innings booster.

LSG vs RR Porbable Playing XIs:

Lucknow Super Giants: Ayush Badoni, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Mukul Choudhary, Himmat Singh, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, M Siddharth, Mohsin Khan

Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma, Nandre Burger, Yash Raj Punja