Rajasthan Royals (RR) host Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 64 of IPL 2026 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Match starts at 7:30 PM IST (toss at 7:00 PM IST).
Watch the live telecast on Star Sports Network and live stream on JioHotstar (app and website).
RR must win. Sitting 6th with 12 points from 12 matches (6 wins, 6 losses), the Royals need a convincing victory to stay in the playoff race. A loss tonight likely eliminates them. LSG are 10th and eliminated with 4 wins from 12, but they arrive with momentum after a 7-wicket win over CSK where Mitchell Marsh scored 90 off 38.
RR’s crisis is clear. They won 2 of their last 6). In their last match, they posted 193/8 against DC (Jurel 53, Parag 51, Sooryavanshi 46) but the middle order collapsed from 161/2 to 193/8). Mitchell Starc took 4 wickets) for DC, and the target was chased with 4 balls remaining. RR’s batting depth has been their biggest weakness all season.
RR vs LSG IPL 2026 Match 64: Quick Details
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | RR vs LSG, IPL 2026 Match 64 |
| Date | Tuesday, May 19, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM IST) |
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| TV Telecast (India) | Star Sports Network (English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada + HD) |
| Live Streaming (India) | JioHotstar (App and Website) |
| Live Streaming (UK) | Sky Sports Cricket |
| Live Streaming (USA) | Willow TV |
| Live Streaming (Australia) | Kayo Sports / Fox Cricket |
How to Watch RR vs LSG Live in India
On TV: Star Sports Network broadcasts all IPL 2026 matches in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. Available on Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV, Dish TV, and D2H.
Online Streaming: JioHotstar is the exclusive platform. Plans start at ₹79/month (Mobile), ₹149/month (Super), and ₹299/month (Premium with 4K). Bundled access through Jio, Airtel, and Vi recharge plans.
RR vs LSG Head-to-Head Record in IPL
RR dominate this short rivalry comprehensively.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 7 |
| RR Wins | 5 |
| LSG Wins | 2 |
| RR Win Rate | 71.4% |
| At Sawai Mansingh Stadium | RR historically dominant |
| Reverse Fixture (IPL 2026) | RR won at Ekana |
RR leads 5-2 in 7 meetings. At the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, RR’s home record is historically strong. They also won the reverse fixture earlier this season at Ekana). The head-to-head heavily favours the Royals, which is crucial psychological support for a team under pressure.
RR vs LSG: Probable Playing XIs
Here are the Probable Playing XI for both Teams:
Rajasthan Royals Probable XI
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag (C), Donovan Ferreira, Ravi Singh / Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Jofra Archer, Brijesh Sharma, Yash Punja / Adam Milne, Ravi Bishnoi.
Lucknow Super Giants Probable XI
Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran (WK), Abdul Samad, Rishabh Pant (C), Aiden Markram, Shahbaz Ahmed, Akash Singh / Prince Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohsin Khan, Avesh Khan [VERIFY].
Key Player Battles to Watch
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi vs Mohammed Shami: Sooryavanshi’s 400+ runs and fearless approach against Shami’s powerplay discipline at Jaipur’s batting-friendly surface. If Shami gets Sooryavanshi in the first 3 overs, RR’s confidence crumbles. If Sooryavanshi survives, the Pink City crowd gets a show.
- Mitchell Marsh vs RR’s bowling: Marsh just scored 90 off 38 against CSK. He is in the form of his life. RR’s inconsistent bowling needs to find a way to contain Australia’s vice-captain on a flat Jaipur pitch. This is the most dangerous middle-overs threat RR face tonight.
- Riyan Parag vs LSG’s pace attack: Parag scored 51 vs DC and is finding form. At his home ground with the crowd behind him, the RR captain needs a match-winning knock. If Parag delivers, it revives RR’s campaign.
Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
The Pink City’s home of cricket). RR have played here before this season (beat DC in Match 43). The pitch is batting-friendly) with true pace and bounce). Scores of 190+) are the norm. In 3 matches at Jaipur this season, the team batting first has averaged 193).
Dew) plays a role in evening matches. Chasing is preferred. The toss winner will almost certainly bowl first. Short boundaries) and a fast outfield make this ground perfect for aggressive batting.
Weather: Extreme heat). Around 41°C) during the day, cooling to 35°C) by match time. No rain expected). Sunny throughout. The heat will test player fitness, especially fast bowlers.
RR vs LSG Match 64 Prediction
RR are favourites) per CricJosh. Home advantage), 5-2 H2H lead), and the Jaiswal-Sooryavanshi opening firepower) at Jaipur give them the edge. A win keeps their playoff hopes alive). A loss effectively ends their season.
LSG’s danger: Marsh’s 90 off 38 form), Shami’s powerplay swing), and zero pressure). An eliminated team playing freedom cricket with their best batter in career-best form is genuinely dangerous.
The key: can RR fix their middle-order collapse)? They went from 161/2 to 193/8 against DC. If that happens again tonight, even posting 200 will not be enough against Marsh and Pooran) at their destructive best.
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Final Thoughts
RR vs LSG at Sawai Mansingh is tonight’s playoff decider for the Royals. Tune in at 7:30 PM IST on Tuesday, May 19 on Star Sports (TV) or JioHotstar (streaming).
RR’s playoff life on the line). 161/2 to 193/8 middle-order collapse haunting them). Marsh’s 90 off 38 for LSG) in their last match. Sooryavanshi’s 400+ runs at Jaipur’s short boundaries). 41°C heat). And the final week of IPL 2026.
Three playoff spots are still up for grabs. RR need this one. LSG want to play spoiler. The Pink Army will make sure Jaipur is loud tonight.
