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In Match 32 of IPL 2026, Rajasthan Royals delivered a clinical performance to defeat Lucknow Super Giants by 40 runs at the Ekana Stadium, Lucknow. A disciplined bowling effort combined with crucial middle-order contributions helped Rajasthan secure an important win.
Match Summary: LSG vs RR IPL 2026
- Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2026 (Match 32)
- Venue: Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
- Result: Rajasthan Royals won by 40 runs
- RR Score: 159/7 (20 overs)
- LSG Score: 119 all out
- Player of the Match: Ravindra Jadeja
Who won yesterday’s LSG vs RR IPL 2026 match?
Rajasthan Royals defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 40 runs in IPL 2026.
Rajasthan Royals Innings: Jadeja Anchors with Unbeaten 43
Batting first, Rajasthan had an aggressive start through Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, but quick wickets halted momentum.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal - 22 runs
- Riyan Parag - 20 runs
After early setbacks, Ravindra Jadeja stepped up with a composed unbeaten innings:
- 43 runs* anchoring the innings
Support from Donovan Ferreira helped Rajasthan post a competitive 159.
For Lucknow, Mohammed Shami picked up two wickets, while Mohsin Khan and Prince Yadav also chipped in.
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Lucknow Super Giants Collapse: Top Order Fails Again
Chasing 160, Lucknow Super Giants had a disastrous start:
- Ayush Badoni run out for 0
- Rishabh Pant dismissed for 0
- Aiden Markram out for 0
Three top-order batters failed to open their accounts, putting the team under massive pressure.
Mitchell Marsh provided some resistance:
- Mitchell Marsh - 50 runs
However, once Marsh was dismissed, the rest of the batting lineup collapsed, and Lucknow were bowled out for just 119.
Key Moments That Defined the Match
- Early collapse of LSG’s top order (3 ducks)
- Jadeja’s unbeaten 43 stabilizing RR innings
- Mitchell Marsh’s lone fight for Lucknow
- Rajasthan’s disciplined bowling attack
Points Table Impact
With this win, Rajasthan Royals climbed to 2nd position on the points table.
Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants slipped to 9th place after another disappointing performance.
LSG vs RR Playing 11
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Playing 11:
1. Mitchell Marsh, 2. Ayush Badoni, 3. Rishabh Pant, 4. Nicholas Pooran, 5. Aiden Markram, 6. Mukul Chaudhary, 7. Mohammed Shami, 8. Mohsin Khan, 9. Prince Yadav, 10. Digvesh Singh Rathi, 11. Mayank Yadav
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Playing 11:
1. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 3. Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper), 4. Riyan Parag (Captain), 5. Shimron Hetmyer, 6. Donovan Ferreira, 7. Ravindra Jadeja, 8. Jofra Archer, 9. Ravi Bishnoi, 10. Brijesh Sharma, 11. Nandre Burger
Final Takeaway: RR’s All-Round Show Outclasses LSG
Rajasthan Royals showcased a complete team effort with both bat and ball. Ravindra Jadeja’s calm innings and a disciplined bowling attack proved decisive, while Lucknow Super Giants once again struggled with consistency at the top.
Also Read: LSG vs RR IPL 2026: Top 3 Batters Likely to Score Most Runs Today
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