Rajasthan Royals’ recent failure in both Delhi and their own stadium has left them searching for answers, with tonight’s match against Lucknow Super Giants providing another daunting test.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi makes an immediate impact during his debut, smashing Shardul Thakur for six over covers with his opening ball and then contributing 85 runs off 52 balls with Jaiswal in the lucknow super giants vs rajasthan royals match scorecard.
| Match Date | Venue | Result | Top Performers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2024 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | RR won by 20 runs | Sanju Samson – 82 (52) (NDTV Sports) |
| Apr 27, 2024 | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | RR won by 7 wickets | Sanju Samson – 71* (33), Dhruv Jurel – 52 (34) (Cricbuzz) |
| May 5, 2025 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | RR lost by 1 run | Riyan Parag – 95 (45) (Reuters) |
| May 19, 2025 | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | LSG won by 6 wickets | Avesh Khan – 3/37 (4) (Delhi Capitals) |
| May 27, 2025 | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | LSG won by 2 runs | Aiden Markram – 66 (45) (Delhi Capitals) |
LSG vs RR
This contest between these two sides is crucial in further strengthening their chances of qualifying for the playoffs.
Royal Rajasthan have struggled this season and need a turnaround, while LSG are currently sitting comfortably within the top half of their respective tables. This match will take place at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
RR will be counting on Sanju Samson recovering in time to play this match, as their captain has struggled this season and his absence will only make matters worse for their side.
Their other batting stars haven’t performed to expectations either; thus placing undue strain on Yashasvi Jaiswal-Sanju Samson partnership; however, which has yet to fully fill Jos Buttler’s shoes.
Visitors’ will hope Mayank Yadav returns to his bowling best in this crucial encounter, which would be an enormous boost for them since their bowling has been one of their major areas of concern this season.
He may replace either Avesh Khan or Akash Deep depending on whose fitness concerns are more pressing at this moment in time.
LSG’s win over CSK marked their debut win of this tournament and will look to build upon it. They have an excellent track record against Royals in past encounters and look forward to improving this overall record at this venue.
Akshay Karthik will pose their greatest individual threat this season with his excellent strike rate and ability to anchor.
SRK will play an essential role in this match-up as his side has high hopes of victory. Being their best player and looking to make an impression with both bat and bowl.
So far, Royals versus Sunguls (RSG) has had a marked edge, winning four out of their five matches against LSG at Ekana Stadium with seven wickets remaining to spare and an over spared.
Although RR are favorite for this encounter, but expect an intense contest between both sides; LSG must win this game to increase their chances of finishing in the top four; two victories from seven games would put them back into playoff contention and secure their position for another run at success this year.
