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RR vs LSG Match Scorecard: Rajasthan Royals Clinch Dominant 40-Run Victory

The IPL 2026 season continues to deliver high-octane drama. In Match 32, held at the Ekana International Cricket Stadium on April 22, 2026, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) bounced back in style, defeating the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 40 runs.

While the Royals moved back into the winning column, the Super Giants’ slump continued with their fourth consecutive defeat. Here is the full breakdown of the RR vs LSG Match Scorecard and key highlights.

Match Summary: RR vs LSG, IPL 2026

Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Toss: Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and elected to bowl first.
Result: Rajasthan Royals won by 40 runs.
Player of the Match: Ravindra Jadeja (43* off 29 balls & 1/29)

Rajasthan Royals Innings: Jadeja Anchors the Total

After being put in to bat, the Royals struggled early as LSG’s bowlers capitalized on the home conditions. However, a crucial late-innings surge helped RR post a competitive total of 159/6 RR vs LSG Match Scorecard

RR Batting Scorecard

Batsman	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Yashasvi Jaiswal	c Pant b Shami	22	12	4	0	183.33
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi	b Mohsin Khan	8	11	2	0	72.73
Ravindra Jadeja	Not Out	43	29	2	1	148.28
Riyan Parag (C)	c & b Prince Yadav	20	19	2	1	105.26
Donovan Ferreira	c Mohsin b Prince Yadav	20	19	2	0	105.26
Shubham Dubey	Not Out	19	11	3	0	172.73

LSG Bowling Figures

Bowler	Overs	Maidens	Runs	Wickets	Econ
Mohsin Khan	4	1	17	2	4.25
Prince Yadav	4	0	29	2	7.25
Mohammed Shami	4	0	30	2	7.50

Lucknow Super Giants Innings: Archer Dismantles the Chase

Chasing 160, LSG never found its rhythm. Despite a fighting half-century from Mitchell Marsh, the Lucknow middle order collapsed under the pressure of Jofra Archer’s searing pace and the discipline of the RR spin attack.

LSG Batting Scorecard

Batsman	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Mitchell Marsh	c Parag b Burger	55	41	6	2	134.15
Nicholas Pooran	c Ferreira b Jadeja	22	25	3	0	88.00
Himmat Singh	b Ravi Bishnoi	15	15	0	1	100.00
Rishabh Pant (C)	c Jurel b Burger	0	3	0	0	0.00
Aiden Markram	c Jurel b Archer	0	6	0	0	0.00

RR Bowling Figures

Bowler	Overs	Maidens	Runs	Wickets	Econ
Jofra Archer	4	1	20	3	5.00
Nandre Burger	4	0	27	2	6.75
Brijesh Sharma	3	0	18	2	6.00

Key Highlights & Turning Points

Jadeja’s Finishing Act: Coming in when RR were under pressure, Ravindra Jadeja’s unbeaten 43 and his 49-run partnership with Impact Sub Shubham Dubey propelled the score to a defendable 159.
Archer’s Early Blitz: Jofra Archer set the tone by dismissing Aiden Markram early, eventually finishing with stellar figures of 3/20.
LSG’s Top-Order Collapse: The Super Giants lost three wickets for just 11 runs within the first three overs, a blow they never recovered from.
Prince Yadav’s Milestone: Despite the loss, LSG’s Prince Yadav continued his brilliant form, momentarily moving to the top of the Purple Cap race with his 2 wickets.

IPL 2026 Points Table Impact

With this win, the Rajasthan Royals solidify their position in the top half of the table (3rd place), boasting 10 points. On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants remain stuck in 9th place, desperately needing a turnaround in their next fixture to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Expert Insight: “Lucknow’s struggles against high-quality pace were evident today. While the pitch at Ekana offered something for everyone, the Royals’ discipline in the Powerplay made the 160-run target look like 200.”