The Lucknow Super Giants are set to host the Rajasthan Royals in Match 32 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium tonight, Wednesday, April 22. This encounter is a battle of survival for LSG, who are desperate to climb up from the bottom of the table, while the Royals aim to snap a two-game losing streak and solidify their top-four standing.

However, as both teams prepare for the toss, the bigger opponent might not be the players on the field, but the scorching North Indian summer.

Lucknow Weather Today During LSG vs RR IPL 2026 Match 32

According to the latest reports from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Lucknow is currently under an extreme heatwave warning. The city has recorded a maximum temperature of 41°C today, with the IMD issuing a yellow alert across the region as heatwave conditions are expected to persist until April 25.

For fans wondering about rain, the skies remain clear. The probability of precipitation is a mere 12%, which effectively means no rain will interrupt today's game. However, while the threat of rain is zero, the excessive heat warning remains active. By the time the first ball is bowled at 7:30 PM IST, the temperature is expected to decrease slightly, hovering between 38°C and 36°C.

This season, the sweltering Indian summer has played a big role in tactical decisions. In recent matches across Delhi and Ahmedabad, teams have struggled with fatigue, and captains have been seen rotating bowlers more frequently to manage the 40°C+ conditions. At the Ekana, the dry heat often causes the pitch to slow down as the match progresses, making spinners like Ravi Bishnoi and Ravindra Jadeja central to the game plan.

LSG vs RR Current Form

Both teams enter this contest looking to arrest a slump in form. Lucknow Super Giants sitting at 9th position on the points table led by Rishabh Pant have suffered three consecutive defeats, including a recent 54-run hammering by Punjab Kings. With only 2 wins from 6 games, their net run rate of -1.173 is a major concern in order to keep the playoff hopes alive.