RR vs LSG Prediction & Match Preview – IPL 2026, 64th Match
Match summary
Rajasthan Royals host Lucknow Super Giants in Jaipur on 19 May 2026. Form, likely XIs, pitch, weather and our verdict for IPL 2026 match 64.
Match details
| Match | Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants, 64th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Date | 19 May 2026 |
| Start time | 2:00 pm GMT / 7:30 pm local |
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Lucknow Super Giants |
| Toss pick | Rajasthan Royals |
Matches in this series
Match preview
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.
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.
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
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 185–205 | – |
| Second innings | 175–195 | – |
Lucknow Super Giants
RR have lost three in a row and their death bowling is leaking runs, while LSG’s top order can hit freely with nothing to lose.
Toss pick: Rajasthan Royals
FAQ
Who is favoured in RR vs LSG?
Our preview picks Lucknow Super Giants, though Rajasthan have home advantage and a dangerous top order.
What is RR’s playoff situation?
They sit sixth on 12 points from 12 games with a net run rate of 0.027, and their remaining fixtures are against LSG and MI.
What is a strong total in Jaipur?
Anything above 200 would be considered strong and potentially match-winning.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Rajasthan Royals
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Dhruv Jurelwk
- Riyan Paragc
- Ravi Singh
- Donovan Ferreira
- Shubham Dubey
- Jofra Archer
- Adam Milne
- Brijesh Sharma
- Yash Raj Punja
Lucknow Super Giants
- Mitchell Marsh
- Nicholas Pooran
- Aiden Markram
- Rishabh Pantc, wk
- Mukul Choudhary
- Abdul Samad
- Shahbaz Ahmed
- Mohammed Shami
- Mayank Yadav
- Akash Maharaj Singh
- Prince Yadav
Head-to-head
Earlier meetings of Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants that we covered.