Lucknow Super Giants lost to Rajasthan Royals by 40 runs
TATA IPL 2026, Match 32: LSG lost to RR by 40 runs: Lucknow Super Giants lost to Rajasthan Royals by 40 runs after failing to chase 160 at the Ekana Stadium. Lucknow were bowled out for 119 in 18 overs, marking their seventh consecutive home defeat this season.
The chase fell apart early as top-order batsmen Rishabh Pant, Aiden Markram, and Ayush Badoni were dismissed for zero, leaving the team struggling at 11 runs. Nicholas Pooran continued his poor form, while Mitchell Marsh scored a fighting 55 but received no support. Rajasthan’s bowling, led by Jofra Archer, kept pressure throughout.
Earlier, Rajasthan were in trouble after early wickets, but Ravindra Jadeja scored an unbeaten 43 to help them reach 159. Lucknow’s bowlers, including Mohammed Shami, performed well, but poor batting once again cost them the match and weakened their playoff chances.
