LSG vs RR 64th IPL Match Highlights saw Rajasthan Royals chase down 221 with remarkable control to defeat Lucknow Super Giants by seven wickets at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. RR sit 4th on the IPL 2026 points table. LSG stay 10th bottom of the table, and another 200-plus score conceded without a win to show for it.
LSG vs RR IPL 2026: Highlights Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
The IPL 2026 match coverage remained available across multiple regions through official broadcasters and digital streaming platforms.
- Pakistan: Streaming not available due to regional restrictions.
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- Worldwide: Matches may also be available via Sports Live Hub for global streaming access across regions.
Match Highlights
Lucknow Super Giants required a strong closing statement to their season, yet Rajasthan Royals handled Jaipur’s high-scoring conditions more efficiently after deciding to chase. The surface offered consistent pace and short square boundaries, encouraging aggressive strokeplay throughout the evening.
Marsh and Inglis didn’t wait. Inglis reached his fifty off 23 balls, picking RR’s pace attack apart with anything short or wide. LSG were 83 without loss at the powerplay’s end the game was already tilting before the seventh over began.
Marsh initially played the anchor role before accelerating sharply once set. His partnership with Inglis crossed 100 in just 48 balls, forcing Rajasthan to constantly alter their field placements. Sandeep Sharma and Sushant Mishra both struggled for control, while Brijesh Sharma leaked boundaries during the middle phase. The innings briefly appeared headed beyond 240 as LSG reached 150 inside 13 overs.
The first breakthrough finally arrived when Yash Raj Punja dismissed Inglis for 60 from 29 balls. That wicket disrupted the rhythm slightly, although Marsh continued dictating terms against both spin and pace. Nicholas Pooran attempted to maintain momentum with two sixes but also fell to Yash Raj Punja, giving RR an important recovery window in the middle overs.
Rishabh Pant then joined Marsh in a partnership that kept the scoring rate above eleven an over. Pant’s 35 from 23 deliveries ensured there was no significant slowdown before the death overs. However, Rajasthan executed the closing phase better than their earlier overs suggested. Archer removed Ayush Badoni at the end, while two run-outs in the final over prevented Lucknow from fully capitalising on their platform.
Even with those late wickets, 220 for 5 represented one of LSG’s strongest batting displays of the season. Marsh’s 96 from 57 balls controlled the innings, while Inglis provided explosive acceleration at the top. Yet the total also reflected RR’s inability to consistently contain boundaries, especially during the first half of the innings.
Rajasthan’s reply began with immediate intent from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Unlike many large chases where batters spend time assessing conditions, RR committed fully to attacking lengths from the outset. Jaiswal struck eight fours in a brisk 43 off 23 balls, helping Rajasthan reach 71 without loss in the powerplay and preventing the required rate from escalating.
The innings changed decisively once Sooryavanshi settled against pace. He attacked straight boundaries against Mayank Yadav and manipulated gaps expertly against spin. His fifty arrived in only 23 deliveries, and the pressure shifted entirely onto Lucknow’s bowlers. Mohsin Khan eventually dismissed him for 93 from 38 balls, but by then the required equation had already been transformed.
Dhruv Jurel played a vital supporting role during the chase. Rather than matching Sooryavanshi shot for shot, he ensured RR never lost momentum through dot-ball pressure. Their partnership crossed 100 rapidly and neutralised any chance of a middle-overs squeeze from Digvesh Rathi or Shahbaz Ahmed. Jurel’s unbeaten 53 later became crucial after Sooryavanshi departed in the 14th over.
Lucknow’s bowling lacked variation under pressure. Akash Singh conceded 54 from three overs, while Mayank Yadav’s pace was regularly used against him by RR’s aggressive top order. Mohsin Khan remained the most effective option with figures of 1 for 31, but the rest of the attack struggled to defend the dimensions and pace of the surface.
The briefest opening appeared when Lhuan-dre Pretorius was run out for 7, but Donovan Ferreira immediately counterattacked to remove any remaining tension. Rajasthan crossed 200 in the 17th over and comfortably completed the chase with five balls remaining. Ferreira’s late boundaries ensured there would be no final-over drama.
Strategically, RR handled the chase with greater clarity than LSG managed their defence. Rajasthan sensed from the outset that orthodox accumulation would fail on a wicket offering even bounce and quick scoring opportunities through the outfield. Their aggressive powerplay neutralised scoreboard pressure and allowed Sooryavanshi and Jurel to control the middle phase without panic.
Toss Winner
Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to field first against Lucknow Super Giants.
Key Moment
RR hit 100 in 8.5 overs. Then Sooryavanshi and Jurel took 39 balls to add another 100. A 221 target stops feeling like a chase when your second-wicket stand arrives that fast LSG’s bowlers spent the rest of the innings reacting rather than attacking.
Star Performer / MVP
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earned Player of the Match honours for his explosive 93 off 38 balls, an innings containing seven fours and ten sixes that decisively controlled Rajasthan Royals’ successful chase of 221.
Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals Match Summary
Team | Score |
Lucknow Super Giants | 220/5 (20 overs) |
Rajasthan Royals | 225/3 (19.1 overs) |
Result | Rajasthan Royals won by 7 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) |
Player of the Match | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi |
Highest Run-Getter of the Series | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – 579 runs |
Highest Wicket-Taker of the Series | Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 24 wickets |
LSG vs RR Playing XI
Lucknow Super Giants: Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mohsin Khan, Mayank Yadav, Akash Singh, Prince Yadav
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Donovan Ferreira, Shubham Dubey, Dasun Shanaka, Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Sushant Mishra, Brijesh Sharma
FAQs – Yesterday’s Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals 64th Match (May 19, 2026)
Q1: What was the final score of yesterday’s Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals match?
A1: Yesterday (May 19, 2026): 64th Match
Rajasthan Royals (225/3 in 19.1 overs) beat Lucknow Super Giants (220/5 in 20 overs) by seven wickets with five balls remaining.
Lucknow Super Giants: Mitchell Marsh scored 96 while Josh Inglis added 60 from 29 balls.
Rajasthan Royals: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 93 from 38 deliveries and Dhruv Jurel remained unbeaten on 53.
Result: Rajasthan Royals stayed fourth on the IPL 2026 points table, while LSG remained tenth.
Q2: Who was named the Player of the Match?
A2: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was named the Player of the Match for his 93 off 38 balls during Rajasthan Royals’ successful chase of 221 at Jaipur. His innings included seven fours and ten sixes.
Q3: Where was the match played, and who won the toss?
A3: The match was played at Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to field first.
Q4: Who were the top performers with the bat for both sides?
A4: For Lucknow Super Giants, Mitchell Marsh top-scored with 96 from 57 balls, while Josh Inglis contributed 60 from 29 deliveries. For Rajasthan Royals, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi led the scoring with 93 off 38 balls, and Dhruv Jurel supported the chase with an unbeaten 53.