IPL 2026: Match 64, RR vs LSG Match Prediction - Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match Between Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants?
The rr vs lsg today match prediction sets up a high-stakes evening at Sawai Mansingh Stadium where both sides enter from completely opposite ends of the table. Rajasthan Royals are clinging to a playoff spot and desperately need points. Lucknow Super Giants have already been knocked out of contention — they’re playing for pride, and sometimes that’s the most dangerous opponent of all.
RR’s last meeting with LSG told a clear story — a commanding 40-run win in Lucknow on April 22, where Jofra Archer (3/20) dismantled the LSG top order and Ravindra Jadeja’s unbeaten 43 gave RR just enough to defend. But here’s the twist: at Jaipur specifically, LSG have won 2 of their 3 visits. RR’s home fortress isn’t as safe as it looks against this opponent.
RR vs LSG Match Details
Detail | Info |
Match | Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants — 64th Match |
Date & Time | May 19, 2026, 7:30 PM IST |
Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
Tournament | Indian Premier League 2026 |
Format | T20 |
RR Captain | Riyan Parag |
LSG Captain | Rishabh Pant |
Live Streaming | JioHotstar & Star Sports Network |
RR vs LSG Toss Prediction
Toss Winner Likely to: Field First
Teams chasing win ~60% of matches at Jaipur. Dew develops from overs 12–15 of the second innings, making it harder for spinners to grip and easier for batters to time the ball. Both captains know this ground well — whoever wins the toss, they’re fielding.
RR vs LSG Pitch Report — Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Sawai Mansingh Stadium offers a balanced surface — pacers get early movement, while spinners dominate the middle overs. The long mid-wicket boundaries keep big sixes in check. The average first-innings score is around 166, but in IPL 2026, that has risen closer to 180+. A total of 175–190 is par here. Dew in the second innings is the decisive factor, as it reduces spin effectiveness and strongly favours the chasing side.
Metric | Verified / Updated Stat |
IPL Avg 1st Innings Score | ~166–168 runs |
IPL Highest at Venue | 229/4 — GT vs RR, IPL 2026 and 229/5 — SRH vs RR, IPL 2026 |
IPL Lowest at Venue | 59 all out — RR vs RCB, IPL 2023 |
Highest Successful Chase | 229/5 — SRH chased RR’s 228/6, IPL 2026 |
Batting First Win % | ~35.8% based on latest available 67-match count |
Most Runs | Ajinkya Rahane — 1,115 runs |
Highest Individual Score | Virat Kohli — 113 (72 balls), IPL 2024* |
Most Wickets | Siddharth Trivedi — 36 wickets |
Best Bowling Figures | Sohail Tanvir — 6/14 vs CSK, IPL 2008 |
Dew Factor | Moderate to significant in evening games; match-day dependent |
Weather Report — Jaipur, May 19, 2026
Criterion | Details |
Temperature | ~30–32°C at match time |
Conditions | Hot, partly cloudy evening |
Rain Risk | Under 10% — no interruption expected |
Humidity | 40–50% |
Dew | Moderate — develops in 2nd innings |
RR vs LSG Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches)
Match | Result |
April 22, 2026 | RR won by 40 runs (Jadeja 43*, Archer 3/20 POTM) |
April 19, 2025 | LSG won by 2 runs (Avesh Khan last-over heroics, Jaipur) |
April 27, 2024 | RR won by 7 wickets — 6 balls remaining (Samson 71*, Jurel 50*) |
March 24, 2024 | RR won by 20 runs (Samson 82*, RR 193/4 defended) |
April 19, 2023 | LSG won by 10 runs (Avesh 3/25 POTM, Jaipur) |
Read Also: RR vs LSG Head to Head Record: IPL 2026, Match 64 Stats & Wins
RR vs LSG Predicted Playing XIs
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag (C), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma, Nandre Burger
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis (WK), Rishabh Pant (C & WK), Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Himmat Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mohammed Shami, Prince Yadav, Mohsin Khan
RR vs LSG Players to Watch
RR
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BAT) — 440 runs at SR 236.55 | Fastest to 500 IPL runs in history (227 balls) — at his home ground, he’s a powerplay match-winner on his own.
- Jofra Archer (BOWL) — 15 wickets, Econ 9.12 | Already RR’s all-time leading IPL wicket-taker — took 3/20 against this exact LSG lineup just weeks ago.
- Ravindra Jadeja (ALL) — 190 runs at Avg 47.50 + 8 wickets at Econ 7.84 | Rescued RR with 43* last time and bowls the most economical spin on a Jaipur surface — the ultimate two-way threat.
- Ravi Bishnoi (BOWL) — 11 wickets at Econ 9.88 | His googly has been a consistent wicket-taker this season and LSG’s middle order (positions 4–8 avg 20.66) is exactly the kind of lineup he targets.
LSG
- Mitchell Marsh (ALL) — 377 runs at SR 150.80, 1 century | LSG’s only consistent performer this season — if he survives Archer in the powerplay, he can single-handedly make this chase or total competitive.
- Rishabh Pant (WK-BAT/C) — 251 runs at Avg 27.88 | Below his best this season but a free-hitting left-hander under dew conditions at Jaipur is one of the hardest players in T20 cricket to bowl to.
- Mohsin Khan (BOWL) — 10 wickets in 5 matches at Econ 7.45, BBI 5/23 | Dismissed Jaiswal, Jurel AND Sooryavanshi in one spell last time — the most dangerous powerplay bowler in this game.
- Prince Yadav (BOWL) — 16 wickets at Econ 8.17 | LSG’s most consistent wicket-taker this season and a real threat in the 7–15 over bracket on a gripping Jaipur surface.
Match Prediction Scenarios
If RR Bat First
Powerplay Score: 50–70 | Predicted Total: 170–195
Sooryavanshi and Jaiswal can explode in the powerplay at Jaipur. The danger is Mohsin Khan — he put RR at 32/3 in 4 overs last time and early movement on this pitch helps him. If RR survive the powerplay and post 185+, Jadeja and Bishnoi operating in the middle overs on a gripping Jaipur surface can defend it comfortably. However, any total under 175 becomes chaseable with dew in the 2nd innings.
If LSG Bat First
Powerplay Score: 45–60 | Predicted Total: 165–190
LSG have real firepower — Pant, Marsh, Pooran, and Josh Inglis (SR 257.89 in 2 innings). But their middle order has been a consistent problem all season. If Archer removes Marsh early like he removed Markram last time, LSG’s batting can fold quickly. A target between 170–185 suits RR perfectly — they have the chasing ability and dew on their side.
Who Will Win?
Prediction: RR to Win
The rr vs lsg win prediction leans clearly toward Rajasthan. RR are fighting for their playoff lives — LSG are already out. That motivation gap is massive in knockout-pressure cricket.
Sooryavanshi at home (SR 236.55), Archer who already took 3/20 against this LSG lineup, and Jadeja’s two-way control on a spin-friendly Jaipur surface — RR have the edge in every key department.LSG’s Jaipur record and Mohsin Khan’s powerplay threat keep this from being a one-sided affair. But back the home side with something to play for.
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Rajasthan Royals are clear favourites at 65-35. Home ground, playoff motivation, and superior form across the season all point to RR. Sooryavanshi’s destructive batting and Archer’s wicket-taking ability are match-winning advantages. That said, Mohsin Khan and LSG’s Jaipur record mean this isn’t a foregone conclusion.
Expect both captains to want to field first — teams chasing win ~60% at Jaipur, and dew from overs 12–15 heavily favours the side batting second. Whoever wins the toss will bowl.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for RR (SR 236.55, fastest to 500 IPL runs ever) and Mohsin Khan for LSG (Econ 7.45, dismissed RR’s top 3 in one powerplay spell last time) — the first 6 overs between these two decides the tone of the match.
RR lead 5-3 overall. Crucially, both LSG wins came at Jaipur — meaning at this specific venue the rivalry is much tighter than the overall numbers suggest.
Around 166 runs IPL all-time, trending closer to 175–180 in IPL 2026. A total of 175–190 is competitive. Above 190 is very hard to chase; below 165 is gettable with dew factored in.