Rajasthan Royals are predicted to beat Lucknow Super Giants in Match 64 of IPL 2026 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (7:30 PM IST).
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Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
19 May 2026 07:30 PM
This is a do-or-die match for RR. They’re 6th with 12 points, on a 3-match losing streak, and have lost ALL 3 home matches at Jaipur this season. A loss tonight virtually eliminates them from the playoff race. LSG are already eliminated but arrive as dangerous spoilers after thumping CSK by 7 wickets.
Jaipur’s average first-innings score of 228 in IPL 2026 makes this the highest-scoring venue in the tournament. Expect fireworks in 43°C heat.
RR vs LSG Match 64: Complete Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants, Match 64 |
| Tournament | IPL 2026 (TATA Indian Premier League) |
| Date | Tuesday, May 19, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Live Telecast | JioStar Network Channels |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar App & Website |
RR vs LSG Head-to-Head Record in IPL
RR lead 5-2 in 7 IPL meetings – a comfortable advantage. RR also won the earlier encounter this season by 40 runs, where Archer took 3/20.
| Stat | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 7 |
| RR Wins | 5 |
| LSG Wins | 2 |
| This Season | RR won by 40 runs (Archer 3/20) |
| RR at Jaipur vs LSG | First meeting at this venue |
| LSG at Jaipur Overall | Won 2 of 3 IPL matches here |
Sawai Mansingh Stadium Pitch Report for RR vs LSG
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Avg 1st Innings Score (IPL 2026) | 228 (highest among ALL IPL venues!) |
| Key Stat | 5 of 6 innings saw 220+ totals |
| Previous Match on This Pitch | RR vs SRH: 228 played 229 (Sooryavanshi 103 off 37) |
| Chase Record | All 3 matches won by chasing team |
| Dew Factor | Significant from overs 12-15 onwards |
| RR Home Record | Lost all 3 matches here this season |
This pitch is a batting paradise. In 3 matches, 5 of 6 innings produced 220+ scores. Even 220 isn’t safe here. The chasing team has won all 3.
Jaipur Weather Forecast for RR vs LSG Match
| Parameter | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 43°C (EXTREME heatwave) |
| Humidity | 10–20% |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
| Wind Speed | Light breeze |
| Dew Factor | Expected from 2nd innings |
| Conditions | Clear skies, scorching heat |
43°C makes this the joint-hottest IPL match of 2026. Players will be pushed to their physical limits.
RR vs LSG Toss Prediction
All 3 matches at Jaipur this season won by chasing team. With dew arriving from overs 12-15, the toss winner will bowl first. No debate.
Toss Prediction: Bowl first.
RR vs LSG Probable Playing XIs
Here are Probable Playing XI of both teams:
Rajasthan Royals Predicted XI
| # | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yashasvi Jaiswal | Opener |
| 2 | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Opener |
| 3 | Dhruv Jurel (WK) | Middle Order |
| 4 | Riyan Parag (C) | Middle Order |
| 5 | Donovan Ferreira | Finisher |
| 6 | Shubham Dubey | All-rounder |
| 7 | Dasun Shanaka | All-rounder |
| 8 | Jofra Archer | Fast Bowler |
| 9 | Adam Milne / Brijesh Sharma | Fast Bowler |
| 10 | Yash Raj Punja | Spinner |
| 11 | Tushar Deshpande | Fast Bowler |
| Ravindra Jadeja* (Impact Player) | Spin All-rounder |
Lucknow Super Giants Predicted XI
| # | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitchell Marsh | Opener |
| 2 | Nicholas Pooran | Opener |
| 3 | Rishabh Pant (C/WK) | Middle Order |
| 4 | Abdul Samad | Middle Order |
| 5 | Mukul Choudhary | All-rounder |
| 6 | Akshat Raghuwanshi | All-rounder |
| 7 | Shahbaz Ahmed | Spin All-rounder |
| 8 | Mohammed Shami | Fast Bowler |
| 9 | Mayank Yadav / Akash Singh | Fast Bowler |
| 10 | Akash Maharaj Singh | Fast Bowler |
| 11 | Prince Yadav | Fast Bowler |
| Josh Inglis (Impact Player) | WK-Batter |
*Jadeja’s fitness is uncertain. He missed the DC game with a niggle. If he’s unavailable, Shimron Hetmyer or Ravi Singh may take his spot.
Why RR Will Win This Match
5-2 Head-to-Head Dominance
RR have won 5 of 7 meetings against LSG, including a 40-run win with Archer’s 3/20 earlier this season.
Sooryavanshi on This Pitch
486 runs at SR 234.78 and 103 off 37 on this exact surface. On a pitch averaging 228, Sooryavanshi is the most dangerous batter in world cricket right now.
Playoff Desperation
RR’s season ends tonight if they lose. That kind of desperation creates intensity that LSG’s spoiler mindset can’t match.
Archer Dismantled LSG Already
3/20 in the reverse fixture. He knows exactly how to bowl to Marsh and LSG’s top order.
Why LSG Could Spring an Upset
Marsh in the Form of His Life
467 runs, SR 162, century + 90 off 38. On a Jaipur flat track, Marsh could single-handedly win this game.
LSG Won 2 of 3 at Jaipur Historically
While RR have lost all 3 here this season, LSG have won 2 of their 3 IPL matches at Sawai Mansingh. History favours them at this specific venue.
Fearless Spoiler Mindset
They thumped CSK by 7 wickets when nobody gave them a chance. An eliminated team playing freely is IPL’s most dangerous beast.
RR’s Jaipur Curse Is Real
0-3 at home this season. 1 win in 8 at Sawai Mansingh since IPL 2025. Whatever the reason, RR simply cannot win here.
RR vs LSG Betting Odds and Win Probability
| Team | Betting Odds | Win Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 1.60–1.72 | 60–65% |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 2.15–2.30 | 35–40% |
RR vs LSG Match 64 Prediction: Who Will Win Today?
Predicted Winner: Rajasthan Royals
| Factor | RR Edge | LSG Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Head-to-Head | 5-2 (won reverse fixture by 40 runs) | 2 wins (but won 2 of 3 at Jaipur historically) |
| Current Form | 3-match losing streak | Won 2 of 3 (beat CSK by 7 wkts) |
| Top Batter | Sooryavanshi 486 runs SR 234.78 (103 on this pitch) | Marsh 467 runs (90 off 38 vs CSK, century vs RCB) |
| Bowling | Archer 17 wkts (3/20 vs LSG already) | Prince Yadav 16 wkts, Akash Maharaj Singh rising |
| Home Record | Lost ALL 3 at Jaipur this season | Won 2 of 3 at Jaipur historically |
| Key Absence | Jadeja fitness uncertain (niggle) | Markram gone home (thin overseas options) |
| Avg Score at Venue | 228 (highest in IPL 2026!) | Same |
| Motivation | Must-win for playoffs | Eliminated – playing for pride/spoiler |
Despite RR’s horrendous Jaipur record, their head-to-head dominance (5-2), Sooryavanshi’s extraordinary venue record, and playoff desperation make them favourites.
LSG’s counter-threat is Marsh’s form and their fearless spoiler mindset. They beat CSK comfortably and could do the same to RR.
The match hinges on Archer vs Marsh in the powerplay and whether Sooryavanshi can produce another century on this pitch.
Predicted Margin: RR to win by 15–25 runs (if batting first) or chase with 8–12 balls remaining (if chasing).
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Final Verdict
This RR vs LSG clash is the most pressure-filled match of RR’s season – a do-or-die encounter at a ground where they simply cannot win.
RR’s head-to-head advantage, Sooryavanshi’s 486 runs (103 on this very pitch), and Archer’s 17 wickets make them favourites despite the Jaipur curse.
LSG counter with Marsh’s extraordinary form (467 runs, 90 off 38 vs CSK), the freedom of playing without pressure, and their own Jaipur winning record.
Expect a high-scoring thriller in 43°C heat on the highest-scoring surface in IPL 2026, with Rajasthan Royals likely to break their Jaipur curse and keep their IPL 2026 playoff dreams alive.
