Rajasthan Royals have the edge to beat Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026 Match 32 on April 22, 2026, at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. RR sit third on the points table with 8 points, while LSG are ninth with just 4 points and a painful three-match losing streak.
Both teams are desperate for a win. But RR’s explosive top order featuring Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gives them the clear advantage on a tricky Lucknow surface.
IPL 2026 Match 32 LSG vs RR Match Info
| Match | Match 32, IPL 2026 (TATA IPL) |
|---|---|
| Teams | Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals |
| Date | Wednesday, April 22, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Live Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
| LSG Captain | Rishabh Pant |
| RR Captain | Riyan Parag |
IPL 2026 Match 32 LSG vs RR Betting Odds
The Rajasthan Royals are slight favourites across major betting platforms. RR’s win odds sit around 1.70-1.80, while LSG are priced between 2.00-2.15. The gap is narrow, though. Home advantage and a slower Lucknow pitch keep LSG in the conversation.
The toss odds are almost even, reflecting the universal preference to bowl first at Ekana.
| Platform | LSG Win Odds | RR Win Odds | Toss (LSG) | Toss (RR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 2.10 | 1.75 | 1.90 | 1.85 |
| Stake | 2.05 | 1.72 | 1.85 | 1.90 |
| 4RABET | 2.15 | 1.78 | 1.88 | 1.88 |
| BetVibe | 2.08 | 1.74 | 1.90 | 1.85 |
IPL 2026 Match 32 Toss Prediction for LSG vs RR
At Ekana, the toss is less of a coin flip and more of a bowling-first formality.
14 out of 24 IPL matches at this venue have been won by the team bowling first. The black soil surface slows noticeably after the 8th over, making batting harder in the second half of the first innings.
Dew also plays a role during evening games, easing conditions for the chasing side later on. With temperatures expected to be around 35°C, moderate dew should settle in the final overs.
Expect both Rishabh Pant and Riyan Parag to bowl first if they win the toss.
Toss Prediction: The toss winner will opt to field first.
LSG Predicted Playing XI for IPL 2026 Match 32
LSG is in trouble. Three consecutive defeats, two losses at home, and a batting lineup that has consistently underdelivered.
Nicholas Pooran has managed just 51 runs at a strike rate of 79.69 this season. His axing has been widely discussed, with Matthew Breetzke or Himmat Singh likely replacements.
Predicted XI
| Rank | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitchell Marsh | Batter (Opener) |
| 2 | Ayush Badoni | Batter (Opener) |
| 3 | Rishabh Pant (c & wk) | WK-Batter |
| 4 | Aiden Markram | Batter |
| 5 | Nicholas Pooran / Matthew Breetzke | WK-Batter / Batter |
| 6 | Mukul Choudhary | Batter |
| 7 | Mohammed Shami | Bowler |
| 8 | Avesh Khan | Bowler |
| 9 | Prince Yadav | Bowler |
| 10 | Manimaran Siddharth | Bowler |
| 11 | Mohsin Khan | Bowler |
| 12 (Impact) | George Linde / Digvesh Rathi | All-rounder / Leg-spinner |
Key Talking Points
- Prince Yadav has been LSG’s standout bowler with 12 wickets in 7 games, including excellent yorkers at the death.
- Mitchell Marsh has scored 396 runs at a 151.14 strike rate in 10 recent matches, per ESPNcricinfo. He needs 53 runs to reach 1,500 IPL runs.
- Rishabh Pant is just 1 six away from completing 250 sixes in T20 cricket.
- Mohsin Khan and Mayank Yadav are both fit. Tom Moody confirmed their availability before the RCB game.
RR Predicted Playing XI for IPL 2026 Match 32
RR started the IPL 2026 Season with four straight wins against CSK, GT, MI, and RCB. Then came back-to-back defeats against SRH and KKR.
The good news? Their top order is still the best in the tournament.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has 246 runs in 6 innings at a strike rate of 236.53, the highest for any batter with 200+ runs this season. He is just 2 runs away from 500 IPL runs
Predicted XI
| Rank | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yashasvi Jaiswal | Batter (Opener) |
| 2 | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Batter (Opener) |
| 3 | Dhruv Jurel (wk) | WK-Batter |
| 4 | Riyan Parag (c) | Batter |
| 5 | Shimron Hetmyer | Batter |
| 6 | Donovan Ferreira | All-rounder |
| 7 | Ravindra Jadeja | All-rounder |
| 8 | Jofra Archer | Bowler |
| 9 | Ravi Bishnoi | Bowler |
| 10 | Nandre Burger | Bowler |
| 11 | Brijesh Sharma | Bowler |
| 12 (Impact) | Sandeep Sharma / Shubham Dubey | Bowler / Batter |
Key Talking Points
- Ravi Bishnoi has 10 wickets this season and thrives on the spin-friendly Ekana surface. He knows this ground well from his LSG days.
- Jofra Archer has equalled the IPL record for most first-ball wickets, dismissing a batter on the first delivery in three matches this season.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal has 435 runs in 10 recent matches at a 179.75 strike rate, per ESPNcricinfo.
- Ravindra Jadeja took 2/8 in three overs on the spin-friendly Kolkata track. He has 5 wickets this season and needs 9 sixes to reach 150 in T20 cricket.
Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team Tips
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Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report, IPL 2026
The Ekana Cricket Stadium is not your typical IPL run-fest venue. It plays slower than most, rewards smart cricket, and punishes careless batting.
Stadium Details
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Stadium | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Pitch Type | Black soil, slower surface, grip for spinners |
| Average 1st Innings Score (IPL) | 173 runs |
| Total IPL Matches Played | 24 |
| Bowling First Wins | 14 out of 24 |
| Best Strategy | Bowl first (dew factor, surface slows) |
What to Expect from the Surface on April 22
- Reasonable batting in the powerplay. The surface offers decent pace early, so openers can score freely in the first 6 overs if they commit to their shots.
- Surface slows significantly from the 8th over onwards. The black soil grips, the bounce gets inconsistent, and run-scoring in the middle overs becomes a grind.
- Ravindra Jadeja will be licking their lips on this surface.
- Dew in evening games. Moderate dew expected from the 15th over of the second innings, making grip harder for bowlers and the chase slightly easier.
- Totals above 170 are hard to chase. 180+ puts the chasing team under serious pressure at this ground. Anything below 160 is there for the taking.
Lucknow Weather Report, April 22, 2026
No rain. No interruptions. Just heat. A lot of heat.
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Condition | Clear skies, hot and sunny |
| Temperature | 27°C – 35°C (evening 28°C – 30°C) |
| Humidity | Moderate (~55–60%) |
| Wind Speed | Light to moderate, 10–15 km/h |
| Cloud Cover | Minimal |
| Dew Factor | Moderate dew expected from ~15th over of the 2nd innings |
| Rain Probability | Less than 5% |
| Match Interruption Risk | Very Low. A full 40-over contest is almost certain |
LSG vs RR Head-to-Head: Last 6 IPL Matches
Recent clashes between Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League have been closely contested, with both teams sharing wins and maintaining a balanced head-to-head record.
Overall Head-to-Head (IPL History)
| Matches Played | LSG Wins | RR Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
RR leads this rivalry 4-2 . Both of LSG’s wins came in nail-biting finishes, while RR’s victories have been more convincing.
All 6 Matches
| Season | Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL 2025 | Apr 19, 2025 | LSG | 2 runs | Sawai Mansingh, Jaipur |
| IPL 2024 | Apr 27, 2024 | RR | 7 wickets | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow |
| IPL 2024 | Mar 24, 2024 | RR | 20 runs | Sawai Mansingh, Jaipur |
| IPL 2023 | Apr 19, 2023 | LSG | 10 runs | Sawai Mansingh, Jaipur |
| IPL 2022 | May 15, 2022 | RR | 24 runs | Brabourne, Mumbai |
| IPL 2022 | Apr 10, 2022 | RR | 3 runs | Wankhede, Mumbai |
Rivalry Highlights Worth Knowing
- RR’s 199/3 chase at Ekana in 2024 remains the highest successful T20 chase at this ground. Sanju Samson smashed 71* off 33 balls that night.
- Avesh Khan’s last-over defence of 9 runs in IPL 2025 gave LSG a dramatic 2-run win at Jaipur. That remains LSG’s only win on RR territory.
- Yuzvendra Chahal’s 4/41 in the first-ever meeting between these sides (2022) remains the best bowling figures in this fixture.
- Key note: Several key players from past encounters are no longer with these teams. Sanju Samson (now CSK), KL Rahul (now DC), Trent Boult, and Yuzvendra Chahal (now PBKS) have all moved on. This changes the head-to-head dynamic considerably.
Our Prediction: Rajasthan Royals Have Better Chances to Win Against LSG in IPL 2026 Match 32
Bottom line up front: RR win, chasing a target in the 155-170 range on a slow Ekana surface.
Why Rajasthan Royals Win
RR’s top three is the most explosive combination in the tournament right now. Sooryavanshi strikes at 236.53, Jaiswal has 435 runs at 179.75, and Jurel provides the stability underneath.
Their spin combination is tailor-made for Ekana. Ravi Bishnoi’s 10 wickets at an economy of 8.77 on a surface that offers grip and drift make him the most dangerous bowler in this match.
RR also has Jofra Archer with 8 wickets this season and a habit of striking with the first ball of the match. That early breakthrough against an inconsistent LSG top order could be decisive.
Why LSG Could Win
Home advantage still counts for something, even if LSG have lost both matches at Ekana this season.
Mohammed Shami’s accuracy with the new ball and Prince Yadav’s death-over yorkers (12 wickets in 7 games) could restrict RR’s explosive openers early.
If Rishabh Pant fires, LSG becomes a different team. He has a strong record at Ekana, including an unbeaten 118 at this ground. A captain’s knock could single-handedly turn this match.
Final Verdict
RR’s batting depth, spin quality, and superior form make them favourites. LSG’s three-match losing streak, Pooran’s dismal form, and a thin middle order are too many problems to overcome at once.
Expect Sooryavanshi and Jaiswal to set the tone early, Bishnoi and Jadeja to strangle LSG in the middle overs, and RR to chase down anything under 170 with relative comfort.
Predicted Winner: Rajasthan Royals
Win Probability: RR 55% | LSG 45%
This prediction is based on publicly available squad data, injury reports, venue stats, and historical records as of April 21, 2026. Official playing XIs will be confirmed at the toss.
