Lucknow, April 22, 2026 — Rajasthan Royals (RR) snapped their two-match losing streak in style, securing a dominant 40-run win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. On a surface that proved difficult for stroke-making in the second half, RR successfully defended the lowest total of the season so far, propelling themselves to second place in the IPL 2026 standings.

Jadeja’s All-Round Heroics Steady the Royals

After being put in to bat, Rajasthan faced an early collapse, slipping to 32/3 within the powerplay. Experienced campaigner Ravindra Jadeja turned the tide with a composed, unbeaten 43 off 29 balls. His late-inning flourish, aided by a brisk 19 from Impact Player Shubham Dubey, helped RR reach a competitive 159/6.

Lucknow's pacers, led by Mohammed Shami (2/30) and Mohsin Khan (2/17), initially stifled the Royals' top order, but Mayank Yadav’s expensive final over (leaking 20 runs) shifted the momentum back to the visitors.

Archer and Burger Dismantle LSG Chase

Lucknow’s response never found its rhythm. While Mitchell Marsh waged a lone battle with a gritty 55 off 41 balls, the rest of the batting lineup crumbled. Key players like Rishabh Pant and Aiden Markram fell for ducks, as LSG’s middle-order woes continued.

Jofra Archer was the pick of the bowlers, tearing through the lineup with figures of 3/20, while Nandre Burger chipped in with two crucial wickets. Jadeja capped off a Player of the Match performance by dismissing Nicholas Pooran, as LSG were eventually bundled out for 119 in 18 overs.