Rajasthan Royals produced a bowling masterclass at the Ekana Cricket Stadium to defend a modest total and defeat Lucknow Super Giants by 40 runs in Match 32 of IPL 2026 on April 22.
Despite a mid-innings collapse that saw RR reduced to 32/3 early on, a vital unbeaten knock from Ravindra Jadeja guided them to 159. The Royals’ pace attack, led by Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger, then decimated the LSG top order to ensure a comfortable victory.
Match Summary: LSG vs RR, IPL 2026 Match 32
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| RR Score | 159/6 (20 overs) |
| LSG Score | 119 (18 overs) |
| Match Result | RR won by 40 runs |
| Best Batting (RR) | Ravindra Jadeja – 43* off 29 balls |
| Best Bowling (RR) | Jofra Archer – 3/20 in 4 overs |
| Venue | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
RR Innings: 159/6 in 20 Overs
Rajasthan Royals faced an early storm as Mohammed Shami (2/30) and Mohsin Khan (2/17) combined to leave the top order in tatters at 32/3 within the first four overs. Riyan Parag (20) and Shimron Hetmyer (22) provided brief resistance, but the innings lacked momentum on a challenging Lucknow surface.
The rescue act came from Ravindra Jadeja, who played a composed and crucial unbeaten 43 off 29 balls. He anchored the backend of the innings, finding support in Impact Player Shubham Dubey (19)*. Together, they pushed the total to 159, a score that looked competitive given the conditions.
RR Innings At A Glance
| Details | RR Innings |
|---|---|
| Total | 159/6 in 20 overs |
| Powerplay | 32/3 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Ravindra Jadeja – 43* off 29 balls |
| Best Partnership | Jadeja & Dubey – 49* runs |
| Best Bowling (LSG) | Mohsin Khan – 2/17 (4 overs) |
LSG Chase: 119 All Out in 18 Overs
Lucknow’s chase began in disastrous fashion, losing Ayush Badoni to a run-out in the first over and then seeing Nandre Burger (2/27) remove Rishabh Pant for a duck. When Jofra Archer (3/20) dismissed Aiden Markram, LSG were reeling at 11/3. Mitchell Marsh played a lone hand with a fighting 55 off 41 balls, but he received very little support from the other end.
Once Marsh fell in the 16th over, the tail folded quickly. Brijesh Sharma was effective in the death overs with 2/18, while Archer returned to clean up the lower order. LSG were eventually bundled out for 119, falling 40 runs short of the target in front of their home crowd.
LSG Chase At A Glance
| Details | LSG Chase |
|---|---|
| Target | 160 runs |
| Total | 119 all out in 18 overs |
| Powerplay | 31/3 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Mitchell Marsh – 55 off 41 balls |
| Best Bowling (RR) | Jofra Archer – 3/20 (4 overs) |
Key Highlights
- Archer’s Lethal Spell: Jofra Archer’s 3/20, including a maiden over, was a reminder of his world-class ability to stifle runs while taking wickets.
- Jadeja’s Rescue Mission: Coming in at a critical juncture, Jadeja’s experience was the difference between a sub-130 score and a winning total.
- LSG’s Powerplay Nightmare: Losing three world-class batters for just 11 runs proved a mountain too high for Mitchell Marsh to climb alone.
Player of the Match
Ravindra Jadeja (RR): Selected for his game-changing 43 off 29 balls* and a disciplined bowling spell of 1/29. His all-round contribution ensured Rajasthan Royals maintained their position at the top of the table.
