Match Result
Rajasthan Royals
won by 7 wkts
Lucknow Super Giants
LostLSG
220/5(20 ov)
RR
225/3(19.1 ov)
🕐 Tue, 19 May, 2026, 07:30 pm IST
📍 Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium was abuzz with electricity as the Rajasthan Royals pulled off a stunning heist against the Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026, chasing down a formidable target with ease to seal a 7-wicket victory. In the end, it was the Royals who emerged triumphant, outplaying their opponents in a thrilling encounter that will be etched in the memories of IPL 2026 fans for a long time, as RR defeated LSG in a match that had all the ingredients of a T20 classic.
The match was a tale of two innings, with the Lucknow Super Giants opting to bat first after winning the toss, a decision that seemed to pay off as Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglis took the Rajasthan Royals bowling attack to the cleaners, smashing 96 and 60 respectively to set the tone for a big total. However, the Royals' bowlers managed to stem the flow of runs in the death overs, restricting the Super Giants to a total that was gettable, and the turning point came when the Royals' batsmen, led by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who played a breathtaking knock of 93, took the attack to the Super Giants' bowlers, smashing 10 sixes and 7 fours to leave the crowd mesmerized. The powerplay was a nightmare for the Royals, but they had wickets in hand as they chased down the target, and the run rate was always under control, making it a relatively comfortable chase in the end. The venue, with its short boundaries and fast outfield, was always going to be a challenging one for the bowlers, and both teams took full advantage, smashing boundaries and sixes with abandon, making it a thrilling T20 encounter that had all the ingredients of a Watch IPL 2026 classic. As the Royals began their chase, the crowd was on the edge of their seats, eager to see if their team could pull off an incredible comeback, and with the Royals' batsmen firing on all cylinders, they were confident of getting over the line.
The fans were delirious with joy as the Royals crossed the line, proud of their team's incredible comeback, and the emotion was palpable as the players celebrated a hard-fought victory. This result could have a significant impact on the points table, and a win for the Royals would be a huge boost to their season, giving them the momentum they need to push for a playoff spot. As the IPL 2026 season heats up, fans will be eager to Watch IPL and see how the rest of the season unfolds, and the next RR vs LSG clash is already one to look forward to, as these two teams always seem to produce thrilling encounters that keep fans on the edge of their seats.
Full Scorecard
🪙 Toss: rajasthan royals chose to bowl
🏆 Rajasthan Royals won by 7 wkts
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mitchell Marsh runout | 96 | 57 | 11 | 5 | 168.4 |
Josh Inglis bowled | 60 | 29 | 7 | 3 | 206.9 |
Nicholas Pooran caught out | 16 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 145.4 |
Rishabh Pant runout | 35 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 152.2 |
Abdul Samad* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Ayush Badoni bowled | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jofra Archer | 4 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 9.75 |
| Sushant Mishra | 4 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 11.50 |
| Sandeep Sharma | 3 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 14.33 |
| Brijesh Sharma | 4 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 11.00 |
| Yash Raj Punja | 4 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 8.75 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10.00 |