Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) host Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 32 of IPL 2026 on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
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Ekana Cricket Stadium
22 April 2026 07:30 PM
For your Dream11 team, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the safest captain pick as the tournament’s leading run-scorer with 200+ runs, while Yashasvi Jaiswal works perfectly as vice-captain given his explosive form and strong record against LSG.
LSG vs RR Match Details
| Match Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | LSG vs RR, IPL 2026 Match 32 |
| Date | Wednesday, April 22, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Broadcast | Star Sports, JioHotstar |
| LSG Captain | Rishabh Pant |
| RR Captain | Riyan Parag |
| Head-to-Head | RR leads 4-2 in 6 matches |
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LSG vs RR Match 32 Weather Reports
| Weather Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Daytime High | 41°C |
| Match-Time Temp | 34-37°C |
| Humidity | 20-30% |
| Wind Speed | 8-12 km/h |
| Rain Probability | 0% (completely clear) |
| Sky Condition | Clear and Sunny |
| Dew Factor | Moderate (evening match in dry heat) |
| Match Interruption Risk | Zero |
Pitch Report for Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
| Pitch Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Balanced to Slow (black-soil surface slows after 8th over) |
| Avg 1st Innings Score (IPL) | 165-180 runs |
| Boundary Length | Standard; outfield slows as game progresses |
| 200+ Totals | Rare; 170+ becomes hard to chase on this surface |
| Toss Decision | Bat first preferred (pitch slows significantly in 2nd innings) |
| Pace Assist | Reasonable in powerplay; pace off the ball as innings progresses |
| Spin Assist | Significant; spinners find grip and drift; Bishnoi and Markram will be key |
| Dew Effect | Moderate; less extreme than coastal venues but present in 2nd innings |
Injury Updates
Nicholas Pooran (LSG): No injury but terrible form. Just 41 runs in 4 innings this season at avg 10.25 and SR 85.41. LSG desperately need him to fire on his home ground.
LSG’s Playoff Hopes: Sitting 8th on the points table. A loss here could virtually end their top-4 chances. Rishabh Pant needs to lead from the front.
RR Top Order: Suffered a rare off-day in the SRH loss (reduced to 9/5 in 3 overs). Sooryavanshi, Jaiswal, and Jurel will be eager to make amends on the slower Ekana surface.
LSG vs RR Head-to-Head
| Category | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) |
| Record | 4 Wins | 2 Wins |
| Highest Total | 199/3 (IPL 2024) | 196/5 (IPL 2024) |
| Lowest Total | 144/6 (IPL 2023) | 154/7 (IPL 2023) |
In 6 IPL meetings, RR hold a commanding 4-2 lead over LSG. More importantly, RR are unbeaten at Ekana, having chased down 196 to win by 7 wickets in their last visit in 2024.
That unbeaten record at LSG’s home ground will weigh heavily on Rishabh Pant’s mind. If RR’s top order fires on the slower Ekana surface, LSG could be in deep trouble.
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Key Players to Watch in LSG vs RR, IPL 2026
| Player | Team | Role | Key Insights & Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | RR | Batter | Tournament’s leading run-scorer with 200+ runs including a 26-ball 78 vs RCB. |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | RR | Batter | 184 runs this season with 2 fifties. His ability to anchor an innings while maintaining SR 150+ makes him the perfect foil to Sooryavanshi’s aggression at the top. |
| Rishabh Pant | LSG | WK-Batter | LSG captain under pressure with the team 8th on the table. His counter-attacking ability against spin will be crucial on Ekana’s slower surface. Needs a big knock to revive LSG’s campaign. |
| Ravi Bishnoi | RR | Bowler | Purple Cap contender with 9+ wickets this season. His pace through the air and sharp googlies will be lethal on Ekana’s spin-friendly surface. Could be the match-winner here. |
| Aiden Markram | LSG | All-rounder | LSG’s most reliable all-rounder. His off-spin will be crucial on the slow Ekana surface, and his batting provides middle-order stability when LSG’s top order falters. |
| Jofra Archer | RR | Bowler | RR’s premier pace weapon with 7+ wickets this season. His searing yorkers and clever slower balls remain virtually unplayable at the death on any surface. |
