Rajasthan Royals will face Lucknow Super Giants in Match 64 of IPL 2026 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. The match is scheduled for May 19 and will begin at 7:30 PM IST.
This is now a high pressure fixture for Rajasthan Royals. RR are sixth on the table with 12 points from 12 matches, and three consecutive defeats have left their playoff hopes in a difficult position. Their latest loss came against Delhi Capitals, where they posted 193/8 but failed to defend the total as DC chased it down with four balls remaining.
Lucknow Super Giants are also having a disappointing season, sitting eighth with 8 points from 12 matches. Their qualification chances are very slim, but they come into this match with confidence after beating Chennai Super Kings. LSG chased 188 in just 16.4 overs, showing that they still have enough quality to trouble teams fighting for qualification.
The earlier meeting between these two sides went Rajasthan’s way. RR defended 159 at the Ekana Stadium and bowled Lucknow out for 119 to win by 40 runs. That result should give Rajasthan some confidence, but their recent form means they cannot afford to take anything for granted.
For Rajasthan, this match is about survival. They need their batting to respond after recent inconsistency and their bowlers to show more control, especially in the death overs. For Lucknow, the pressure is different. With little to lose, they can play with freedom and look to damage Rajasthan’s playoff push.
With RR desperate to stay alive and LSG coming off a strong win, this contest could be far more competitive than the points table suggests.
RR vs LSG Over/Under Prediction
Rajasthan Royals Preview
Rajasthan Royals enter this match with their playoff push under serious pressure after three consecutive defeats. Their latest setback came against Delhi Capitals, where they posted 193/8 but failed to defend the total as DC chased it down in 19.2 overs. That result has left Rajasthan needing a strong finish to stay in the top four race.
Their recent form is now the biggest concern. RR have lost four of their last five matches, with their only win in that period coming against Punjab Kings. Defeats to Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans and Delhi again show how often they have struggled to control games after putting themselves in competitive positions.
The batting still gives Rajasthan hope. They have crossed 190 several times in recent matches, including 193/8 against DC and 225/6 in the earlier meeting against Delhi. However, converting those totals into wins has been the problem. The top order needs to give them another strong platform, while the middle order must ensure the innings does not lose direction in key phases.
Bowling remains the bigger worry. RR have allowed too many big chases in the second half of the season, including 226 against DC in Jaipur and 197 against DC in Delhi. Against Lucknow, they will need much better control through the middle and death overs, especially with LSG coming into this match after a strong chase against Chennai Super Kings.
The earlier meeting between these two sides went Rajasthan’s way. RR defended 159 at the Ekana Stadium and bowled Lucknow Super Giants out for 119 to win by 40 runs. That result should give them some confidence, but their current form means they cannot afford to rely on past success alone.
Lucknow Super Giants Preview
Lucknow Super Giants come into this match with their playoff hopes almost over, but their recent win over Chennai Super Kings showed they can still trouble teams fighting for qualification. LSG are eighth on the table with four wins from 12 matches, while Rajasthan are still trying to keep their own playoff hopes alive.
Their latest performance was one of their strongest of the season. Lucknow chased 188 against CSK in just 16.4 overs, with Mitchell Marsh smashing 90 off 38 balls and Nicholas Pooran finishing the chase with an unbeaten 32 off 17. That win showed that LSG still have enough batting firepower to hurt sides under pressure.
There were positives with the ball as well. Akash Singh picked up 3/26 against Chennai, helping restrict CSK to 187/5 before Marsh and Pooran completed the chase. That all-round display gives Lucknow some confidence heading into Jaipur.
The issue for LSG has been consistency rather than a complete lack of quality. They have produced strong individual performances, but not regularly enough to keep themselves in the playoff race. Their poor position on the table reflects how often they have failed to combine batting and bowling performances over a sustained run.
The earlier meeting between these two sides went badly for Lucknow. They were bowled out for 119 while chasing 160 against Rajasthan, losing by 40 runs. That defeat gives LSG a point to prove, especially against an RR side that has lost momentum recently.
Heading into this fixture, Lucknow may not have much left to play for in terms of qualification, but they have enough in-form players to make Rajasthan uncomfortable.
RR vs LSG Probable Playing XI
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel(w), Riyan Parag(c), Ravi Singh, Donovan Ferreira, Shubham Dubey, Jofra Archer, Adam Milne, Brijesh Sharma, Yash Raj Punja. Impact Player: Dasun Shanaka.
Lucknow Super Giants: Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Mukul Choudhary, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mohammed Shami, Mayank Yadav, Akash Maharaj Singh, Prince Yadav. Impact Player: Josh Inglis.
RR vs LSG Pitch Report
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium surface in Jaipur is expected to offer a fair contest between bat and ball. It has enough pace and bounce for batters to play their shots once they settle in, but it is not usually a surface where they can attack blindly from ball one.
Fast bowlers could get some movement with the new ball in the first few overs, especially if they hit the right lengths. However, once the ball gets older, batting should become easier and stroke makers can take advantage of the quick outfield.
Spinners and slower-ball bowlers are likely to become important through the middle overs. The pitch can become slightly two-paced as the game progresses, so cutters, changes of pace and disciplined lengths could help bowlers control the scoring rate.
Dew may also play a role later in the evening. If the ball starts skidding on, batting second could become easier, while spinners may find it harder to grip the ball. That makes the toss important, with teams likely to prefer chasing.
Overall, Jaipur should produce a competitive contest. A total around 175–190 could be strong, but if batters get set and use the pace well, a 200-plus score is also possible.
RR vs LSG Winner Prediction
Lucknow Super Giants could edge this contest despite Rajasthan Royals being higher on the table. LSG may not have much left in the playoff race, but that lack of pressure could actually work in their favour against a Rajasthan side that is struggling badly for momentum.
Rajasthan Royals have lost three matches in a row and their biggest problem has been closing games. Even when they have posted competitive totals, their bowlers have failed to defend them, which makes this fixture dangerous against a Lucknow batting unit coming off a strong chase against Chennai Super Kings.
LSG’s latest win over CSK showed what they can do when their key players fire. Mitchell Marsh’s explosive 90 and Nicholas Pooran’s unbeaten finish gave them a convincing chase, while Akash Singh’s 3/26 also provided a much needed bowling positive. If they carry that rhythm into Jaipur, Lucknow can put Rajasthan under serious pressure.
The venue could also suit LSG if dew comes into play. Jaipur usually offers a fair contest, but batting second may become easier later in the evening. If Lucknow win the toss and chase, their powerful middle order could become a major factor.
Rajasthan still have enough quality to win, especially at home, but their recent losing streak and bowling concerns make them vulnerable. Lucknow, with less pressure and fresh confidence from their win over CSK, look capable of spoiling RR’s playoff push.
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