IPL 2026: When and where to watch RR vs LSG, know all details
Jaipur, May 18
Rajasthan Royals will take on Lucknow Super Giants at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Tuesday in a high-stakes encounter that could significantly influence the playoff picture as the league stage nears its conclusion. With the competition intensifying and every result carrying added weight, both sides enter the fixture with sharply contrasting momentum and objectives.
Lucknow enter the game on the back of a commanding win over Chennai Super Kings, a performance that underlined their growing rhythm at a crucial stage of the season. Their most recent outing was headlined by a dominant all-round display, beginning with Akash Singh's incisive spell of 3/26 that dismantled CSK's top order.
The chase was then taken over by Mitchell Marsh, whose explosive 38-ball 90 ensured a comfortable seven-wicket victory. That result has boosted Lucknow's confidence as they aim to close out the season strongly and strengthen their position in the standings.
Rajasthan Royals, meanwhile, return home after a tough outing in Delhi where they were edged out in a high-scoring thriller on Sunday. The defeat marked their third consecutive loss, adding pressure on the side as they look to stay in contention and avoid slipping further down the table.
The Royals will now be desperate to regroup quickly on home turf and halt their losing streak at a decisive point in the season.
For Lucknow, led by Rishabh Pant, the fixture represents an opportunity to build on their recent surge and secure revenge for an earlier defeat against Rajasthan this season. A victory would not only extend their momentum but also improve their standing as LSG, currently placed at the bottom of the points table, and push towards a better finish in the standings.
When: Tuesday, May 19, 7:30 PM IST
Where: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Where to Watch: The RR vs LSG match will be broadcast on Star Sports channels, with JioHotstar live-streaming the game.
Rajasthan Royals: Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja, Donovan Ferreira, Brijesh Sharma, Jofra Archer, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Dasun Shanaka, Nandre Burger, Ravi Bishnoi, Sandeep Sharma, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Ravi Singh, Aman Rao Perala, Adam Milne, Kuldeep Sen, and Kwena Maphaka.
Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Aiden Markram, Himmat Singh, Matthew Breetzke, Mukul Choudhary, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahamad, Arshin Kulkarni, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ayush Badoni, Mohammad Shami, Avesh Khan, M. Siddharth, Digvesh Singh, Akash Singh, Prince Yadav, Arjun Tendulkar, Anrich Nortje, Naman Tiwari, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Finally, a match that matters for the points table! Though LSG is at the bottom, Marsh's form is scary. But RR fans shouldn't lose hope—our batting lineup has depth. Just need the bowlers to step up. Fingers crossed for a home win! 🙏
Jaipur crowd will be electric! But honestly, RR's middle order has been fragile. Parag needs to lead from the front. And why is Jofra Archer not playing regularly? We need his pace. LSG look dangerous now, but anything can happen in T20s! 🇮🇳
Can't wait to watch! Mitchell Marsh is in beast mode—38-ball 90 is unreal. But I feel RR's spin trio of Bishnoi, Jadeja, and Parag could trouble LSG on this track. Let's see if Pant's captaincy can outsmart them. IPL at its best! 🔥
A must-win for RR to stay in playoff race. Their batting relies too much on Jaiswal and Buttler—others need to contribute. I think they miss Chahal's experience. But at home, with pink crowds, RR has history of comebacks. Hope it's a cracker of a match! 🏆
Finally some excitement for LSG fans! After a tough season, that CSK win was a morale booster. Akash Singh's 3/26 was top class. But RR at home is always tough—their fans create such an atmosphere. Should be a great evening of IPL cricket in Jaipur! 🌟
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