Check RR vs LSG IPL 2026 match preview, predicted playing XI, head-to-head record, pitch report, weather update and key players
Jaipur: Rajasthan Royals (RR) will face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 64 of IPL 2026 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Tuesday, May 19. The match is extremely important for Rajasthan Royals because they are still fighting for a place in the playoffs. Lucknow Super Giants are already out of the playoff race, but they will look to end their season on a winning note.
A win against Lucknow Super Giants would take RR to 14 points and keep their playoff hopes alive heading into the final stage of the league season. However, a defeat could make their path to the playoffs very difficult depending on the results of other matches.
IPL 2026 Points Table Situation
At the top of the table, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have already confirmed their place in the IPL 2026 playoffs with 18 points from 13 matches and a strong Net Run Rate of +1.065.
Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad have also officially qualified for the playoffs after both teams reached 16 points from 13 matches. Gujarat Titans are currently second with a Net Run Rate of +0.400, while Sunrisers Hyderabad are close behind in third place with +0.350.
Punjab Kings are currently fourth with 13 points from 13 matches and remain in the race for the final playoff spot. Rajasthan Royals are just behind them in fifth place, making this RR vs LSG clash one of the most important matches of the season for the Jaipur-based franchise.
Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals also have 12 points, but RR have a slightly better Net Run Rate than CSK and a much stronger NRR than DC.
Kolkata Knight Riders are still mathematically alive with 11 points from 12 matches, while Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants have already been knocked out after difficult campaigns this season.
RR Looking to Bounce Back After Recent Loss
Rajasthan Royals come into this match after losing to Delhi Capitals by five wickets. RR scored 193 runs in that match, but their bowlers could not defend the total.
Captain Riyan Parag played an important innings and continued his good form this season. Rajasthan will once again depend on players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag and Jofra Archer in this crucial match.
RR also have a strong record against LSG in IPL history. The two teams have played seven matches so far, and Rajasthan Royals have won five of them while Lucknow Super Giants have managed only two victories.
Earlier this season, RR defeated LSG by 40 runs, which will give them confidence before this match.
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LSG Coming After Big Win Against CSK
Even though Lucknow Super Giants are out of the playoff race, the team will enter this match with confidence after beating Chennai Super Kings by seven wickets in their previous game.
Mitchell Marsh was the star of that match. He played a brilliant innings of 90 runs off just 38 balls and helped LSG chase a target of 187 runs in only 16.4 overs.
LSG’s batting lineup looks dangerous with players like Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant and Aiden Markram. The team will try to continue its attacking style against Rajasthan Royals.
Probable Playing XI
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Dhruv Jurel (wk)
- Riyan Parag (capt)
- Donovan Ferreira
- R Singh
- Shubham Dubey
- Jofra Archer
- Brijesh Sharma
- Yash Punja
- Adam Milne
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Josh Inglis
- Mitchell Marsh
- Nicholas Pooran (wk)
- Abdul Samad
- Rishabh Pant (capt)
- Aiden Markram
- Shahbaz Ahmed
- Akash Singh
- Prince Yadav
- Mohammed Shami
- Mohsin Khan
Pitch Report
The pitch at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium is expected to help both batters and bowlers. Batters can play their shots freely in the beginning, but the pitch usually becomes slower later in the match and starts helping bowlers, especially spinners.
Teams batting first may look to score between 175 and 190 runs.
The ground statistics show that chasing teams have done well here. Out of 28 T20 matches played at this venue, teams bowling first have won 18 matches.
Fast bowlers like Jofra Archer and Mohammed Shami may get help with the new ball, especially under lights.
Weather Report
The weather in Jaipur is expected to remain clear during the match, and there is no prediction of rain.
The temperature is likely to stay around 29 degrees Celsius during match time with moderate humidity. Fans are expected to enjoy a full match without any weather interruption.
Key Players to Watch
Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR)
Yashasvi Jaiswal is one of RR’s most important batters. He can give the team a quick start in the powerplay with his aggressive batting.
Riyan Parag (RR)
Riyan Parag has performed consistently this season and has led the team well as captain. RR will once again expect a big innings from him.
Jofra Archer (RR)
Jofra Archer’s speed and wicket-taking ability make him a key player for Rajasthan Royals. His bowling in important overs can change the game.
Mitchell Marsh (LSG)
Mitchell Marsh is in excellent form after his match-winning knock against Chennai Super Kings. RR bowlers will need to stop him early.
Nicholas Pooran (LSG)
Nicholas Pooran is known for his attacking batting and can score quickly in the final overs.
Mohammed Shami (LSG)
Mohammed Shami’s experience and swing bowling with the new ball can trouble RR’s top-order batters.
Important Stats Before the Match
- Rajasthan Royals have won five out of seven matches against Lucknow Super Giants.
- RR defeated LSG by 40 runs earlier this season.
- Rajasthan Royals have lost three of their last four matches.
- Lucknow Super Giants chased 187 runs against Chennai Super Kings in only 16.4 overs in their previous game.
- Mitchell Marsh scored 90 runs off 38 balls in that match.
- Rajasthan Royals need this win to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Predicted Winner
Rajasthan Royals look slightly stronger before this match because they are playing at home, have a better record against LSG and are highly motivated to qualify for the playoffs.
However, Lucknow Super Giants have powerful batters who can change the game quickly, so fans can expect an exciting contest in Jaipur.
