RR vs LSG Match Scorecard: Royals Defeat Super Giants by 40 Runs
The RR vs LSG match scorecard from yesterday’s clash at the Ekana Stadium tells the story of a clinical defensive masterclass by the Rajasthan Royals. Despite a challenging pitch, the Royals managed to secure a dominant 40-run victory over the Lucknow Super Giants, solidifying their position in the IPL 2026 standings.
Rajasthan Royals Innings: Jadeja to the Rescue
After winning the toss, LSG elected to bowl first. The Royals found themselves in deep trouble at 32/3, but Ravindra Jadeja played a sensational “Player of the Match” innings. His unbeaten 43 off 29 balls pushed the total to a competitive 159.
RR Batting Highlights:
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Ravindra Jadeja: 43* (29)
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Yashasvi Jaiswal: 22 (12)
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Shimron Hetmyer: 22 (18)
LSG Bowling Figures:
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Mohsin Khan: 2/17 (4 overs)
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Prince Yadav: 2/29 (4 overs)
Lucknow Super Giants Chase: The Collapse
Chasing 160, LSG never found its rhythm. While Mitchell Marsh fought a lone battle with a half-century, the rest of the batting order crumbled under the pace of Jofra Archer and the bounce of Nandre Burger.
Full RR vs LSG Match Scorecard: LSG Batting
| Batsman | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s |
| Mitchell Marsh | c Parag b Burger | 55 | 41 | 6 | 2 |
| Nicholas Pooran | c Ferreira b Jadeja | 22 | 25 | 3 | 0 |
| Himmat Singh | b Bishnoi | 15 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | All Out (18 Overs) | 119 |
RR Bowling Analysis
| Bowler | Overs | Wickets | Runs | Econ |
| Jofra Archer | 4 | 3 | 20 | 5.00 |
| Brijesh Sharma | 3 | 2 | 18 | 6.00 |
| Nandre Burger | 4 | 2 | 27 | 6.75 |
Conclusion and Match Impact
This victory keeps Rajasthan in the hunt for the top spot. For more updates, you can check the official IPL T20 Website or see our previous match analysis for more team insights.
