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RR vs LSH IPL 2026 Highlights: Rajasthan Royals kept their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive with a thrilling 7-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Chasing a massive 221-run target, Rajasthan completed the chase with five balls remaining.
Match Summary: RR vs LSG IPL 2026
- Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants, IPL 2026
- Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Result: Rajasthan Royals won by 7 wickets
- LSG Score: 220/4 (20 overs)
- RR Score: 221/3 (19.1 overs)
Who won yesterday’s RR vs LSG IPL 2026 match?
Rajasthan Royals defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 7 wickets in Jaipur.
Rajasthan Royals Innings: Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Stunning Knock
Chasing 221, Rajasthan Royals started aggressively in the powerplay.
Key Performers:
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi - 93 runs off 38 balls
- Yashasvi Jaiswal - 43 runs
- Dhruv Jurel - 53* runs
Vaibhav changed the game completely after a slow start. He smashed bowlers all around the park and narrowly missed out on a century. His explosive innings included 7 fours and 10 sixes.
After Vaibhav’s dismissal, Dhruv Jurel and Donovan Ferreira calmly finished the chase.
𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗶𝘅𝗲𝘀 🚀
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 19, 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lit up #RR's chase with a thunderous 93(38) 🎇
Updates ▶️ https://t.co/LvQzM3tl06 #TATAIPL | #KhelBindaas | #RRvLSG | @rajasthanroyals pic.twitter.com/qe6TfmGnTx
Lucknow Super Giants Innings: Marsh Misses Century
Lucknow Super Giants produced an excellent batting display after being asked to bat first.
Top Scorers:
- Mitchell Marsh - 96 runs
- Josh Inglis - 60 runs
- Rishabh Pant - 35 runs
Marsh and Inglis added a huge opening partnership that laid the platform for a 220-run total.
Rajasthan Bowlers:
- Yashraj Punja - 2 wickets
- Jofra Archer - 1 wicket
When he hits the ball, it stays hit 💪
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 19, 2026
🎥 Mitchell Marsh is making merry in Jaipur 👏
Updates ▶️ https://t.co/LvQzM3tl06 #TATAIPL | #KhelBindaas | #RRvLSG | @LucknowIPL pic.twitter.com/EcgoAZeQLo
Turning Points of the Match
- RR scored 71 runs in the powerplay during the chase
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s 93 shifted momentum completely
- RR smashed 29 runs in one over against Mayank Yadav
- Dhruv Jurel finished the game under pressure
Points Table Impact
With this victory, Rajasthan Royals stayed alive in the playoff race and moved to fourth place with 7 wins in 13 matches.
Lucknow Super Giants were already eliminated from playoff contention before this match.
Head-to-Head Record: RR vs LSG IPL 2026
- Total Matches: 7
- Rajasthan Royals Wins: 5
- Lucknow Super Giants Wins: 2
RR vs LSG Playing 11
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Playing 11:
1. Yashasvi Jaiswal (Captain), 2. Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 3. Dhruv Jurel (WK), 4. Donovan Ferreira, 5. Shubham Dubey, 6. Dasun Shanaka, 7. Jofra Archer, 8. Sushant Mishra, 9. Sandeep Sharma, 10. Brijesh Sharma, 11. Yashraj Punja
Impact Player: Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Playing 11:
1. Mitchell Marsh, 2. Josh Inglis, 3. Nicholas Pooran, 4. Rishabh Pant (Captain/WK), 5. Ayush Badoni, 6. Abdul Samad, 7. Shahbaz Ahmed, 8. Mohsin Khan, 9. Mayank Yadav, 10. Akash Maharaj Singh, 11. Prince Yadav
Impact Player: Digvesh Rathi
Final Verdict
Rajasthan Royals delivered one of their best batting performances of IPL 2026 to chase down 221 runs. Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s fearless knock and Dhruv Jurel’s composed finish helped RR secure a crucial win in the playoff race.
Also Read: RR vs LSG IPL 2026: Top 3 Batters Who Can Score Most Runs Today
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