IPL 2026: RR vs. LSG prediction, lineups, pitch report and betting tips as Riyan Parag faces Rishabh Pant

As the IPL 2026 season heads into its decisive phase, the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur will host an important Match 64 between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants.

For Rajasthan Royals, the objective is simple. They come into this game placed sixth on the table with 12 points, right in the middle of a tightly contested race for the remaining playoff spots.

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With only two matches left in their league campaign, the margin for error is almost gone. After a costly three-match losing streak, their focus will be on bouncing back quickly and picking up maximum points to keep their top-four hopes alive.

For Lucknow Super Giants, the situation is very different but still carries its own motivation. They have already been mathematically knocked out of the playoff race and currently sit at the bottom of the table with 8 points.

It’s been a frustrating season for them, marked by inconsistency and missed opportunities.

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From here on, Lucknow’s approach is all about pride and finishing strong. With nothing to lose, they have the freedom to play without pressure and can look to disrupt the plans of teams still chasing qualification.

Taking on a Rajasthan side that is under pressure makes this a potentially tricky contest.

A defeat for Rajasthan could seriously damage their playoff chances, while a win for Lucknow would at least allow them to end their campaign on a positive note.

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Rajasthan Royals vs. Lucknow Super Giants Prediction: Who Will Win?

This looks like a tricky game for Rajasthan Royals. Lucknow Super Giants may already be out of the playoff race, but a team with nothing to lose can still be dangerous.

Playing in Jaipur adds to that challenge, especially since LSG have enjoyed a decent record at this venue against Rajasthan. With no pressure, they could play freely and catch RR off guard.

Rajasthan, however, still appear to be the more balanced side on paper, despite their recent dip in form. Sitting sixth with 12 points, they are firmly in the playoff race and have no room for mistakes.

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Their top order, led by Yashasvi Jaiswal, along with an experienced bowling attack, gives them a strong base in pressure situations.

LSG, meanwhile, have struggled for consistency and sit at the bottom with 8 points. While players like Mitchell Marsh have shown flashes of brilliance, the team hasn’t clicked as a unit.

With a clear goal in sight and a previous win over LSG this season, Rajasthan hold a slight edge going into this match.

Prediction: Rajasthan Royals to edge this one.

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RR vs. LSG Pitch Report: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, Rajasthan

The 2026 IPL pitches at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium have been highly balanced, high-scoring surfaces with a notable tendency to offer good bounce early on before evening dew kicks in, heavily favoring teams chasing under lights.

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DETAIL

Established

1969

Capacity

30,000

IPL Matches

67

Batting First Wins

24 (35.82%)

Batting Second Wins

43 (64.18%)

Average First Innings Score

168.30

Average Runs Per Over

8.47

Average Runs Per Wicket

29.90

Highest Team Innings

229/5 (SRH)

Lowest Team Innings

59/10 (RR)

Highest Individual Innings

113* (Virat Kolhi – RCB)

Best Bowling Figures

6/14 (Sohail Tanvir – RR)

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Head-to-Head: RR vs. LSG

Since Lucknow Super Giants joined the league, Rajasthan Royals have had the better of them in their head-to-head clashes. While LSG have managed to grab a couple of hard-fought wins, RR have generally stayed a step ahead, performing strongly in both home and away games.

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RR

LSG

Matches Played

7

7

Matches Won

5

2

Matches Lost

2

5

Tie/ N.R

0

0

Highest Total

199/3

196/5

Lowest Total

144

154

RR vs. LSG Betting Tips

Here is our favourite betting angle for the RR vs. LSG match.

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ODDS

Yashasvi Jaiswal to score over 27.5

1.87 via Dafabet

Yashasvi Jaiswal has been a key attacking presence at the top for Rajasthan Royals this season. The left-hander has scored 327 runs so far with a strike rate of 156.45, giving the team strong starts in the powerplay while also playing some steady knocks when needed. With an average of 32.70 and three important half-centuries, he’s been one of their most reliable performers.

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KKR vs. GT  Lineups, Team News

Here’s how both sides are likely to line up in this game.

RR predicted lineup to play LSG

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Shubham Dubey, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma.

Impact Players – Tushar Deshpande, Dasun Shanaka.

LSG predicted lineup to play RR

Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c), (wk), Aiden Markram, Mukul Choudhary, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mohammed Shami, Mayank Yadav, Prince Yadav.

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Impact players: Akash Singh, Digvesh Rathi.

RR vs. LSG Odds: Who is the favourite for the IPL 2026 clash?

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How to watch RR vs. LSG  IPL 2026 match: Live Stream, TV Channel

Here is all the key information for how to watch RR vs. LSG:

• Date: Tuesday, 19th May

• Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, Rajasthan

• TV/Stream: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network