Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals Match Scorecard IPL 2026

Few things in T20 cricket are as thrilling as a low-scoring thriller where the bowling side dominates, and Tuesday night’s clash at Ekana Stadium between Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals was exactly that—a spin-and-pace masterclass that saw the Royals defend 159 with discipline and bite. This article breaks down the full scorecard, the player of the match, and what the result means for the IPL 2026 points table.

Winning Team: Rajasthan Royals · Margin: 40 runs · Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow · Season: IPL 2026

The table below summarizes the key match facts.

What is the scorecard for today’s Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals match?

Batting summary

Rajasthan Royals posted 159/6 in 20 overs. The innings was built around a crucial 43 off 29 balls from Ravindra Jadeja, who struck four fours and two sixes. Support came from the top order, with a 40-run partnership for the second wicket. In reply, Lucknow Super Giants were bowled out for 119 in 17.4 overs. Mitchell Marsh top-scored with 55 off 41, but the rest of the batting lineup folded under pressure. The collapse started early: Ayush Badoni (1), Rishabh Pant (2) and Aiden Markram (4) all fell inside the first three overs. (ESPNcricinfo scorecard – authoritative cricket statistics)

Bowling summary

Jofra Archer was the pick of the bowlers for Rajasthan Royals, finishing with 3/20 in his four overs. Brijesh Sharma chipped in with 2/18. For Lucknow Super Giants, Mohsin Khan (2/17) and Prince Yadav (2/29) bowled economically but lacked support from the attack. (ESPNcricinfo bowling figures – authoritative cricket statistics)

Fall of wickets

• 0.6 ov: Ayush Badoni caught, LSG 9/1 (ESPNcricinfo scorecard – authoritative cricket statistics)
• 1.4 ov: Rishabh Pant bowled, LSG 10/2 (ESPNcricinfo scorecard – authoritative cricket statistics)
• 2.5 ov: Aiden Markram lbw, LSG 11/3 (ESPNcricinfo scorecard – authoritative cricket statistics)
• 9.4 ov: Nicholas Pooran caught, LSG 54/4 (ESPNcricinfo scorecard – authoritative cricket statistics)
• 14.3 ov: Himmat Singh caught, LSG 91/5 (ESPNcricinfo scorecard – authoritative cricket statistics)
• 17.4 ov: All out for 119 (ESPNcricinfo scorecard – authoritative cricket statistics)

Key partnerships: Mitchell Marsh & Nicholas Pooran added 43 runs for the 4th wicket · RR highest partnership: 40 runs between Sanju Samson (24) and Ravindra Jadeja (43) · ESPNcricinfo partnership data – authoritative cricket statistics

The pattern: LSG’s top order failed to counter the swing and seam of Archer and Sharma, leaving Marsh with too much to do. For RR, Jadeja’s anchor innings proved the difference.

Who was the Player of the Match?

Player statistics

Ravindra Jadeja was awarded Player of the Match for his all-round contribution. He scored 43 off 29 balls with two sixes, then bowled 2 overs for 12 runs and took a catch. (IPL T20 official match page – IPL governing body)

Impact on match

Jadeja’s innings stabilised RR after a slow start, helping the team reach a defendable total. His cameo came at a strike rate of 148.28, accelerating the innings when wickets were falling at the other end. On a slow surface where others struggled, his ability to rotate strike and find boundaries was crucial. (IPL official match report – IPL governing body)

The implication: Jadeja’s all-round performance was the decisive factor in a match where batting depth was thin.

How does the match result affect the IPL points table?

Points table positions

With this 40-run win, Rajasthan Royals collected two points and improved their net run rate. The official IPL points table will reflect the updated standings after all matches of the round. (IPL points table – tournament authority)

Net run rate impact

Jofra Archer’s economy rate of 5.00 and the dismissal of LSG for under 120 boosted RR’s net run rate significantly. For LSG, batting first and failing to chase a modest total will negatively affect their NRR. The implication: Rajasthan Royals strengthened their playoff position, while Lucknow Super Giants now face an uphill battle to break into the top four with a negative net run rate. (ESPNcricinfo scorecard details – authoritative cricket statistics)

What was the scorecard of the Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants 2026 match?

Match summary

The match took place on April 22, 2026 at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow. Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opted to bat, posting 159/6. In response, LSG were bowled out for 119 in 17.4 overs, handing RR a 40-run victory. The full scorecard is available on IPL T20 official match page – IPL governing body and ESPNcricinfo – authoritative cricket statistics.

Key moments

• Jofra Archer’s double-wicket maiden in the powerplay (3 overs, 2 wickets for 8 runs).
• Mitchell Marsh’s lone fight of 55 off 41 – the only LSG batsman to cross 20.
• Ravindra Jadeja’s 43 off 29, including two sixes that lifted RR beyond 150.

Head-to-head note: This win brought Rajasthan Royals closer in the all-time head-to-head against Lucknow Super Giants. For context, see the historical head-to-head between other teams: Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Timeline: Head-to-Head. (IPL head-to-head stats – tournament authority)

The trade-off: While LSG’s bowlers kept RR to a manageable total, their batting unit’s inability to handle swing and seam cost them dearly.

What are the key highlights and records from the match?

Top performers

The top performers from both sides are listed below.

Records broken

• Ravindra Jadeja became the first Rajasthan Royals player to score 40+ and take a wicket in the same IPL match this season. (IPL player stats – tournament authority)
• This was the second-lowest successful defense of a target by Rajasthan Royals at Ekana Stadium. (ESPNcricinfo – authoritative cricket statistics)

Turning point

The match decisively turned in the third over of LSG’s innings when Jofra Archer bowled Rishabh Pant for 2, reducing LSG to 11/3. The top-order collapse left the lower middle order with too many runs to score on a slow pitch. (IPL T20 official match page – IPL governing body)

The lesson: Archer’s early strikes exposed a persistent weakness that LSG must address in upcoming matches.

For Lucknow Super Giants, the batting collapse against swing and seam is a clear warning: they must address their top-order fragility or risk slipping out of playoff contention entirely. Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, have found a winning formula – disciplined bowling and a reliable middle-order anchor in Jadeja. The 40-run win at Ekana Stadium may prove a turning point in their season.

Fans looking for a detailed breakdown of the Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals clash can refer to the full scorecard of the match for complete batting and bowling stats.

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