Rajasthan Royals will head back to Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur for a do-or-die clash against Lucknow Super Giants in match 64 of IPL 2026 on Tuesday, May 19.

It is a must-win clash for RR. A defeat here would almost confirm their elimination from the tournament, while LSG are already out and will be playing only for pride.

RR vs LSG match preview

RR were edged out by Delhi Capitals in their previous clash, and with three consecutive defeats, they are under serious pressure to respond. The team has struggled to find momentum at the right time.

Yashasvi Jaiswal has gone quiet in the last few matches. After a promising start to the season, the left-hander has not been able to make his starts count, which has hurt RR. One of the positives has been Riyan Parag, who has looked in good touch, but overall the batting has not clicked consistently.

The bowling has been a bigger concern. Jofra Archer has leaked runs with the new ball and the spinners have not been able to control the scoring rate through the middle overs. RR needs a much better all-round performance to stay alive in the race.

LSG are already out of the playoff race and have little to lose. Their focus now will be on trying new combinations and understanding what works before the next auction cycle.

Akash Maharaj Singh was one of the major positives in the last game as he dismantled Chennai’s top order and played a big role in the win. Rishabh Pant has endured a difficult campaign and his struggles with the bat have become a talking point this season.

Mitchell Marsh has remained one of the few bright spots for LSG. The Australian all-rounder has carried their batting in several matches and will again be central to their plans. Overall, LSG will be looking to finish the season strongly and gain clarity for future campaigns.

RR vs LSG head-to-head record

• Matches Played: 7
• Rajasthan Royals Won: 5
• Lucknow Super Giants Won: 2
• No Result: 0

RR vs LSG key players

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – The 15-year-old prodigy has been one of the standout stories of this IPL. He announced himself last season with a century at the same venue and has carried that confidence into this year. Already sitting on 486 runs at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 234.78, Vaibhav has shown extraordinary hitting ability and looks like a special prospect not just for Rajasthan Royals but also for Indian cricket in the years ahead.

Mitchell Marsh – The Australian powerhouse was at its destructive best in the previous clash against Chennai. With his height and power, Marsh can clear any boundary and dominate spin as well. LSG will once again rely heavily on him to finish their season on a positive note.

RR vs LSG predicted playing XIs

Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Ravi Singh, Donovan Ferreira, Shubham Dubey, Jofra Archer, Adam Milne, Brijesh Sharma, Yash Raj Punja.

Impact Player: Ravi Bishnoi

Lucknow Super Giants: Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (wk/c), Mukul Choudhary, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mohammed Shami, Mayank Yadav, Akash Maharaj Singh, Prince Yadav.

Impact Player:Digvesh Rathi

RR vs LSG match prediction

Rajasthan Royals have not looked at their best even at home this season, but LSG have been one of the weaker sides in the competition despite a few promising performances in recent games.

Rishabh Pant’s poor run has become a major issue and LSG have struggled to build consistency around him. With the Jaipur surface expected to assist batters, Rajasthan may finally make use of the home conditions and capitalize with the experience they have in the lineup.

Prediction: Rajasthan Royals to win the RR vs LSG match

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