Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants Pitch Report: The 64th match of IPL 2026 will be played between the Rajasthan Royals and the Lucknow Super Giants on May 19 at 7:30 PM (IST) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Let's take a look at the pitch report for today's RR vs LSG IPL match.
Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants (RR vs LSG) Match Details:
- League: Indian Premier League 2026
- Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Date: May 19, 2026
- Start Time: 07:30 PM (IST) - 02:00 PM (GMT)
- Teams: Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants
RR vs LSG Match Previews
The Rajasthan Royals have performed well this season and currently sit in fifth place with six wins from 12 matches. However, they faced difficulties in their previous match, suffering a 5-wicket defeat at the hands of the Delhi Capitals. Batting first, Rajasthan posted a formidable total of 193 runs, but Delhi successfully chased down this target in just 19.2 overs.
Dhruv Jurel delivered a magnificent performance, playing a superb innings of 53 runs, while Riyan Parag also made a crucial contribution of 51 runs. However, Rajasthan's bowling attack failed to defend this high total.
The Lucknow Super Giants delivered a commanding performance in their last match, defeating the Chennai Super Kings by 7 wickets. Batting first, Chennai posted a total of 187 runs. In reply, Lucknow successfully chased down the target in just 16.4 overs. Furthermore, LSG got off to an explosive start during the chase; Mitchell Marsh smashed 90 runs off just 38 balls, while Nicholas Pooran played a blistering cameo of 32 runs off merely 17 deliveries.
RR vs LSG Sawai Mansingh Stadium Pitch Report
LSG vs RR Match Pitch Report: For the RR vs LSG IPL 2026 match in Jaipur, the pitch at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium is expected to be a balanced, high-scoring surface that offers a slight advantage to batters—particularly during the Powerplay and death overs.
- It is a flat, hard strip featuring good bounce and carry, allowing stroke-makers to rotate the strike and post substantial scores once they get set.
- The surface is dry and abrasive; consequently, spinners may find some grip and purchase during the middle overs, while pacers will need to rely on pace, bounce, and variations rather than swing.
- Given the minimal dew factor, conditions are expected to remain consistent for both teams, thereby diminishing the customary advantage associated with chasing; captains may, therefore, prefer to bat first to avoid the heat.
- In recent IPL matches at this venue, the par score has hovered around the 180–200 mark, and a total exceeding 200 remains highly plausible should the top order settle in.
Sawai Mansingh Stadium Records and Stats In IPL
| Total matches: | 67 | |
| Batting first won: | 24 | |
| Bowling first won: | 43 | |
| No Result: | 0 | |
| Matches Tied: | 0 | |
| 1st inn avg score: | 168 | |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 154 | |
| Highest Total: | 229/5 | |
| Lowest Total: | 59 | |
| Highest Chased: | 229/5 |
RR vs LSG Match Playing 11
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Possible Playing 11: 1. Yashasvi Jaiswal(C), 2. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 3. Dhruv Jurel(WK), 4. Riyan Parag, 5. Donavon Ferreira, 6. Ravi Singh, 7. Shubham Dubey, 8. Jofra Archer, 9. Yash Punja, 10. Adam Milne, 11. Brijesh Sharma
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Possible Playing 11: 1. Mitchell Marsh, 2. Nicholas Pooran(WK), 3. Abdul Samad, 4. Mukul Choudhary(WK), 5. Aiden Markram, 6. Rishabh Pant(WK)(C), 7. Shahbaz Ahmed, 8. Mayank Yadav, 9. Mohammed Shami, 10. Prince Yadav, 11. Akash Singh
