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IPL 2026, LSG vs RR: Likely Playing XIs, Weather Forecast, Pitch Report, Head-To-Head Record and Live Streaming Details

Sanjeev Kumar | April 22, 2026 8:23 PM CST

IPL 2026, RR vs LSG Today Match: Lucknow Super Giants will take on Rajasthan Royals in Match 32 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. LSG, led by Rishabh Pant, are ninth in the standings with two wins from six matches, while RR, led by Riyan Parag, are fourth with four wins but have lost their last two games.

Match Preview Lucknow Super Giants are coming off a 54-run defeat against the Punjab Kings. Despite contributions from Mitchell Marsh and Rishabh Pant, who both scored in the 40s, LSG failed to chase down a massive total. Bowler Prince Yadav was among the positives with a disciplined spell. Rajasthan Royals also suffered a setback in their previous outing against the Kolkata Knight Riders. However, their top order, led by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal, provided a steady start, while Ravindra Jadeja impressed with the ball. Head-to-Head

Matches: 6
Lucknow Super Giants: 2
Rajasthan Royals: 4

Match details

Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals, Match 32
Date: April 22, 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 7:30 p.m. IST
Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Weather Forecast Conditions in Lucknow are expected to be hazy on Wednesday evening, with temperatures in the early 30s. There is no forecast for rain, and temperatures could drop to around 25°C later in the night. Pitch Report The Ekana surface is expected to offer a balanced contest. While red-soil pitches generally aid batting with good bounce, recent matches have seen relatively modest totals due to dry conditions. Pacers are likely to get assistance early on, while the pitch could slow down as the match progresses. The average first-innings score at the venue is around 175. Squads: Rajasthan Royals Squad: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel(w), Riyan Parag(c), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Sandeep Sharma, Shubham Dubey, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Ravi Singh, Yash Raj Punja, Adam Milne, Dasun Shanaka, Tushar Deshpande, Kuldeep Sen, Sushant Mishra, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Kwena Maphaka, Vignesh Puthur, Aman Rao Perala Lucknow Super Giants Squad: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Mukul Choudhary, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, Manimaran Siddharth, Mohsin Khan, Abdul Samad, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Matthew Breetzke, Mayank Yadav, Himmat Singh, George Linde, Josh Inglis, Anrich Nortje, Arjun Tendulkar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Akash Maharaj Singh, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Arshin Kulkarni, Naman Tiwari Probable XIs Lucknow Super Giants: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran, Himmat Singh, Mukul Choudhary, M Siddharth, Mohammad Shami, Prince Yadav, Avesh Khan Impact Player: Mohsin Khan Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma Impact Player: Yash Raj Punia Live Streaming and Broadcast The LSG vs RR match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network. Fans can also watch the live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website.