Rajasthan Royals will be aiming to snap a run of three straight defeats when they welcome Lucknow Super Giants to Jaipur for Match 64 of IPL 2026. The hosts sit sixth in the points standings with 12 points from 12 outings, but they will need a convincing win to keep their playoff chances firmly alive.
Two victories from here would lift RR to 16 points, a total that should be sufficient for a direct place in the playoffs. Their equation has also been shaped by results elsewhere, with SRH beating CSK on Monday, leaving just one spot available for the race to the postseason.
Adding to the pressure, Rajasthan have also lost their most recent three home matches. The slide has been driven by Yashasvi Jaiswal’s drop in form, a quiet stretch from the lower-middle order, and struggles to make early inroads during the Powerplay.
LSG’s recent momentum
Lucknow, while already out of the playoffs picture, have shown flashes of their most dangerous brand of cricket in their latest games. Mitchell Marsh has been central to that shift, bringing dominant batting returns that have lifted both confidence and results.
Marsh has been particularly destructive against top sides, scoring 111 off 56 balls versus Royal Challengers Bengaluru and then following it with 90 off 38 against CSK. With the top order finally firing, their bowling unit has also improved its impact, helping keep matches tightly contested, with Prince Yadav spearheading the attack.
Quick facts: RR vs LSG
- Match: 64 of IPL 2026
- Teams: Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants
- Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- RR points situation: 12 points from 12 matches (currently sixth)
- Needed for playoff security: Two wins take RR to 16 points
- Head-to-head (7 matches): RR won 5, LSG won 2
- Jaipur venue trend this season: 220+ first-innings totals in all three matches
- Pitch number: 5 (RR vs SRH used 228/229)
Head-to-head and Jaipur record
In the matchup between the franchises, Rajasthan have had the upper hand overall. Across seven meetings, RR have won five times, while LSG have come out on top twice.
Jaipur has continued to play like a batter-friendly stage this season, with first-innings totals above 220 recorded in all three matches at the venue. Visiting sides have successfully chased twice this term, with SRH and DC both reaching their targets, while Rajasthan are the only team to have fallen short in a chase—against Gujarat Titans—leaving them 0-3 in pursuit at home this season.
The game will be played on pitch number five. The last time this strip hosted an RR contest against SRH, 228 was posted and 229 was chased, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi producing a stunning 103 off 37 balls, only for RR to lose with nine balls remaining. Dew is expected to influence the second innings again, and with the match being a night encounter, the side chasing should hold a small edge.
Weather outlook for Jaipur
Conditions in Jaipur are forecast to be hot and fairly dry around the match window. Daytime temperatures are expected to touch close to 42°C, while the range during play is projected to sit roughly between 33°C and 37°C.
Skies are expected to remain completely clear, with rain probability at 0%. Humidity is predicted to stay low at around 15%, which should limit heavy dew, though the historical chasing advantage at this ground remains the dominant factor when deciding who bowls first after the toss.
Probable playing XIs
Rajasthan Royals are expected to line up with Yashasvi Jaiswal as captain, alongside Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Donovan Ferreira, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, and Nandre Burger. The Impact Player options listed are Brijesh Sharma or Sandeep Sharma.
Lucknow Super Giants’ probable XI includes Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (captain and wicketkeeper), Mukul Choudhary, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mohammed Shami, Mayank Yadav, and Prince Yadav. Their Impact Player options are Akash Maharaj Singh.
Toss, start time and broadcast
The toss for Match 64 is scheduled for 7:00 PM IST, with the first ball due at 7:30 PM IST. The venue is Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
Coverage for RR vs LSG will be available on the Star Sports Network, and live streaming will be offered on JioHotstar. Fans can also follow ongoing updates and match tracking for the IPL live score and related news throughout the contest.
