In the 64th match of the IPL 2026, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are all set to take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a crucial match that will be a big deciding factor in the race for the final spot of the playoffs this season. After Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 63rd match of the tournament, the top three spots for the playoffs have been confirmed, with the final spot being fought between five teams.
RR are firmly the favorites to win the final spot in the playoffs. They have two matches left, and are on 12 points. Hence, if they win their remaining two games, they will qualify for the final four with 16 points on the board. A loss would mean that other results have to go their way, even if they win their final match of the tournament, in order to qualify for the playoffs.
LSG have already been knocked out of the IPL 2026, and will be playing for pride. They are in top form currently, having won their last match against CSK.
RR Vs LSG Match Details
Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Match Time: 7.30 PM
Toss Time: 7 PM
RR Vs LSG Match Prediction
While RR has the overall head-to-head advantage and the desperation to win, they are battling a severe slump, having lost their last three matches. Furthermore, they have surprisingly lost all three of their home games in Jaipur this season. LSG’s recent momentum and their historical advantage at this specific stadium make them a formidable threat to pull off an upset.
Ultimately, the toss will be the ultimate decider. Given the severe dew factor expected later in the evening, the team batting second will have a massive tactical advantage. If LSG wins the toss and chases, expect them to play freely and potentially bring an end to RR’s campaign.
RR Vs LSG Squads
Lucknow Super Giants Squad: Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Mukul Choudhary, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mohammed Shami, Mayank Yadav, Akash Maharaj Singh, Prince Yadav, Josh Inglis, Manimaran Siddharth, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Himmat Singh, Ayush Badoni, Avesh Khan, George Linde, Anrich Nortje, Matthew Breetzke, Mohsin Khan, Arjun Tendulkar, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Arshin Kulkarni, Naman Tiwari
Rajasthan Royals Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel(w), Riyan Parag(c), Ravi Singh, Donovan Ferreira, Shubham Dubey, Jofra Archer, Adam Milne, Brijesh Sharma, Yash Raj Punja, Dasun Shanaka, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Ravi Bishnoi, Sushant Mishra, Aman Rao Perala, Ravindra Jadeja, Sandeep Sharma, Shimron Hetmyer, Tusdrehar Deshpande, Nandre Burger, Kuldeep Sen, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Kwena Maphaka, Vignesh Puthur
