Lucknow Super Giants will take on Rajasthan Royals in Match 32 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
The Super Giants head into this clash on the back of three consecutive defeats and return home after suffering two losses on the road. However, their home form hasn’t offered much comfort either, as they have lost both matches played at this venue so far. They will be eager to turn things around and get back to winning ways in front of their home crowd.
Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals have also hit a rough patch, losing their last two matches away from home. They were defeated by Kolkata Knight Riders in their previous outing and will be keen to regain momentum. After a strong start to the season, the Royals have experienced a dip in form and will be aiming to bounce back with a crucial win.
LSG vs RR Match Details
| Match | Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals, Match 32, IPL 2026 |
| Date and Time | Wednesday, April 22, 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Broadcast and Live-streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow: Pitch Report
The pitch at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium has traditionally been on the slower side, offering grip for spinners and assistance to fast bowlers who hit the deck hard. Batting is not easy from the outset, as players often need time to assess the conditions and adjust to the surface. Despite these challenges, results in the IPL have generally favoured chasing teams at this venue.
LSG vs RR Head to Head record
| Matches Played | 06 |
| Won by LSG | 02 |
| Won by RR | 04 |
| Tie/NR | 00 |
| First-ever fixture | April 10, 2022 (RR Won) |
| Most recent fixture | April 19, 2025 (LSG Won) |
LSG vs RR Predicted Playing XIs
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (C & WK), Matthew Breetzke, Ayush Badoni, Mukul Choudhary, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, Manimaran Siddharth, Mohsin Khan
Impact Player: George Linde
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag (C), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Sandeep Sharma
Impact Player: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
LSG vs RR Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
RR opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could be the key batter in this clash. He has scored 246 runs in six innings, showcasing an aggressive approach with a striking rate of 236.54. The left-handed batter has the ability to score from the outset and can propel RR to a big total.
Probable Best Bowler: Prince Yadav
Prince Yadav could be the key bowler in this clash. He has taken 11 wickets in six games at an average of 17.18. His pace and ability to hit the deck hard could make it difficult for batters to score freely. His four overs will definitely one to watch out and the opposition batters should play him cautiously when going for big shots.
Today’s Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match
Impact Player: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
LSG vs RR Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
RR opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could be the key batter in this clash. He has scored 246 runs in six innings, showcasing an aggressive approach with a striking rate of 236.54. The left-handed batter has the ability to score from the outset and can propel RR to a big total.
Probable Best Bowler: Prince Yadav
Prince Yadav could be the key bowler in this clash. He has taken 11 wickets in six games at an average of 17.18. His pace and ability to hit the deck hard could make it difficult for batters to score freely. His four overs will definitely one to watch out and the opposition batters should play him cautiously when going for big shots.
