Rajasthan Royals secured a 40-run victory against Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2026 match. Ravindra Jadeja’s unbeaten 43 off 29 balls and Jofra Archer’s 3-20 helped Rajasthan defend a total of 159/6 successfully. Lucknow struggled in their chase, with RR’s bowlers dominating the game from the start.
In a low-scoring game, Jadeja’s partnership with Shubham Dubey and the bowling efforts of Archer, Nandre Burger, and Brijesh Sharma led to Lucknow’s defeat. Lucknow Super Giants, after opting to bowl first, faced early setbacks as Rajasthan’s bowlers put up a strong performance. Mohammed Shami’s crucial wickets and RR’s fielding excellence limited LSG to 119 all out.
Lucknow’s chase faced early challenges with key dismissals, including Rishabh Pant and Aiden Markram falling cheaply. Despite Mitchell Marsh’s fifty, LSG struggled to maintain momentum. Rajasthan’s bowlers, led by Archer and Bishnoi, dismantled LSG’s middle-order, securing RR’s victory away from home.
