The Rajasthan Royals (RR) made a comeback in IPL 2026 with a solid victory against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). They batted first and faced some difficulties early on but Ravindra Jadeja’s calm innings of 43 not out helped them finish at 159/6. Lucknow’s attempt to chase was chaotic, with three players getting out for zero runs and only Mitchell Marsh putting up a fight with 55 runs. Jofra Archer delivered an outstanding performance claiming three wickets and leading to LSG being all out for just 119 runs. Here’s the detailed analysis of the LSG vs RR match result.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Innings: Jadeja’s rescue act steadies RR
Rajasthan Royals had a wild start against Lucknow. Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi gave their side a promising start but Shami’s double strike removing Jaiswal and Jurel in consecutive deliveries. His spell turned the game on its head, halting the early progress and putting the batting lineup under pressure. Mohsin Khan then got rid of Sooryavanshi and leaving RR in a tough spot at 32/3. Skipper Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer tried to stabilize the innings but both got out early and at 77/5, the Royals were in serious trouble. That’s when Ravindra Jadeja came to the rescue. He formed partnerships with Donovan Ferreira and Shubham Dubey. Jadeja’s unbeaten 43 off 29 balls helped lift RR to a competitive total of 159/6.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Innings: Top-order collapse
Lucknow Super Giants attempt to chase down 160 runs fell apart right from the start. Ayush Badoni got run out without scoring in the first over and shortly after Skipper Rishabh Pant and Aiden Markram also went out for zero. With the score at 11/3 within three overs, the match was already slipping away. Mitchell Marsh put up a strong fight with a solid 55 runs forming a brief partnership with Nicholas Pooran (22 runs) but once both were out, the rest of the batting lineup crumbled. Lucknow was bowled out for 119 runs in 18 overs giving Rajasthan a 40-run victory and leaving LSG in ninth place with their season looking very bleak.
LSG vs RR Match Result: Key Moments
- Shami’s double strike got Jaiswal and Jurel in the 3rd over.
- Mohsin Khan’s wicket-maiden dismissed Sooryavanshi leaving RR at 32/3.
- Jadeja smashing 20 runs in the last over to lift RR to 159/6.
- Badoni (run out), Pant and Markram fell for ducks inside 3 overs.
- Pant’s run-out blunder cost a simple chance.
- Jurel grabbed a stunning one‑handed catch.
Points Table Impact
Rajasthan Royals climbed to 2nd place with 10 points and an NRR (+0.790) while Lucknow Super Giants slumped to 9th with 4 points and an NRR (-1.277). Here’s how the points table looks after RR’s win over LSG – Updated Points Table.
Key Performers and Awards
| Category | Details |
| Match Winner | Rajasthan Royals – won by 40 runs |
| Player of the Match | Ravindra Jadeja (RR) – 43* off 29 balls & 1/29 in 4 overs |
| Most Wickets | Jofra Archer (RR) – 3 wickets in 4 overs |
| Top Scorer | Mitchell Marsh (LSG) – 55 off 41 balls |
| Super Striker of the Match | Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) – Strike Rate 183.33 |
| Super Sixes of the Match | Mitchell Marsh (LSG) – 2 Sixes |
| Most Fours of the Match | Mitchell Marsh (LSG) – 6 Fours |
| TATA IPL Green Dot Ball | Jofra Archer (RR) – 17 dot balls |
