Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals Pitch Report: On April 22 at 7:30 PM (IST), the 32nd match of IPL 2026—a clash between the Lucknow Super Giants and the Rajasthan Royals—will be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Let's take a look at the pitch report for today's IPL match.
Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals (LSG vs RR) Match Details:
- League: Indian Premier League 2026
- Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- Date: April 22, 2026
- Start Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Teams: Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals
LSG vs RR Match Previews
In their previous match, the Lucknow Super Giants suffered a 54-run defeat at the hands of the Punjab Kings. Batting first, Punjab posted a total of 254 runs, while Lucknow could only manage to score 200. Although Lucknow received a brilliant start from their top order—with Mitchell Marsh scoring 40, Ayush Badoni 35, and Rishabh Pant 23—and Aiden Markram also contributing 42 runs in the middle order, their bowling attack lacked any real bite.
The Rajasthan Royals have displayed magnificent form throughout the tournament so far; however, they are currently going through a streak of consecutive defeats. In their last match, they suffered a 4-wicket loss against the Kolkata Knight Riders. Batting first, Rajasthan scored 155 runs—a target that KKR successfully chased down in the final over. For Rajasthan, Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal provided a strong start, scoring 46 and 39 runs respectively, but the remaining batsmen failed to make any significant contributions.
LSG vs RR, Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
RR vs LSG Match Pitch Report: The LSG vs RR match at Ekana typically suggests a balanced yet slightly slow pitch, where fast bowlers find assistance early on, while spinners come into play during the middle overs. A score in the range of 145–165 is generally considered competitive, and chasing the target has often proven to be the preferred option at this venue.
The Ekana pitch tends to hold up the ball slightly, making precise timing difficult—particularly as the ball gets older. Seamers may find some assistance during the initial few overs; however, as the innings progresses, spinners and bowlers utilizing cutters become increasingly effective.
Here, a first-innings total in the vicinity of 160–170 is generally regarded as a strong score, although conditions can vary from match to match. Some experts also believe that if the pitch is on the slower side, a score of 145–160 can still be competitive.
Ekana Cricket Stadium Records and Stats In IPL
| Total matches: | 24 | |
| Batting first won: | 9 | |
| Bowling first won: | 14 | |
| No Result: | 1 | |
| Matches Tied: | 0 | |
| 1st inn avg score: | 174 | |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 150 | |
| Highest Total: | 235/6 | |
| Lowest Total: | 108/10 | |
| Highest Chased: | 206 |
LSG vs RR Match Playing 11
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Possible Playing 11: 1. Mitchell Marsh, 2. Aiden Markram, 3. Rishabh Pant(WK)(C), 4. Nicholas Pooran(WK), 5. Ayush Badoni, 6. Mukul Choudhary(WK), 7. Mohammed Shami, 8. Mohsin Khan, 9. Avesh Khan, 10. Prince Yadav, 11. Manimaran Siddharth
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Possible Playing 11: 1. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 3. Dhruv Jurel(WK), 4. Riyan Parag(C), 5. Shimron Hetmyer, 6. Donavon Ferreira, 7. Ravindra Jadeja, 8. Jofra Archer, 9. Nandre Burger, 10. Ravi Bishnoi, 11. Brijesh Sharma
