RR vs LSG Prediction & Match Preview – IPL 2026, 64th Match

Rajasthan Royals are sixth on 12 points from 12 games after three straight defeats, and their remaining fixtures are against LSG and MI, both already out of the race, which keeps a push for the playoffs alive. Their best work comes from fast starts by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, as in big chases of 223 against Punjab Kings and 202 against RCB. Dhruv Jurel and Donovan Ferreira add power late, but RR can stall against quality spin when wickets fall early.

Jofra Archer leads the attack with his early breakthroughs, with Brijesh Sharma and Ravi Bishnoi controlling the middle overs on slower pitches. Death bowling is the main concern after several close games.

Lucknow Super Giants are out of playoff contention but remain dangerous, with Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis and Aiden Markram often pushing past nine an over early. They have made 228 against Mumbai Indians and 209 against RCB, but collapse when wickets fall early. Most of their wins have come while chasing. Prince Yadav and Mohammed Shami have been effective with the new ball and Digvesh Singh Rathi has taken wickets in the middle overs, though like RR they have struggled at the death. In a high-scoring contest our preview narrowly favours Lucknow.

Probable playing XI

Pitch report

Jaipur is well balanced but leans slightly towards batters in T20s, with good bounce and carry early that lets stroke-makers play freely in the powerplay. Scores of 170–190 are common. As the game goes on, the surface can slow and become two-paced, bringing spinners and cutters into play. Teams often prefer to chase here as conditions stay manageable under lights.

Weather

Jaipur is forecast to be extremely hot and dry at 7:30 pm local time on 19 May, with temperatures around 37–39°C, clear to partly cloudy skies and breezy conditions. There is almost no chance of rain. The dry surface helps batters early, spinners and slower bowlers could gain later, and some dew may arrive, making chasing attractive.

Expected scores

• 1st innings: 185–205
• 2nd innings: 175–195

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