TATA IPL 2026, Match 32: RR vs LSG Highlights – Rajasthan Royals Win by 40 Runs in a Bowling Masterclass at Lucknow
Honestly, I was not expecting this kind of match when I sat down to watch RR take on LSG at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on the evening of April 22, 2026. After two back-to-back defeats, Rajasthan Royals came into Match 32 of TATA IPL 2026 as underdogs on paper. But what unfolded over the next four hours reminded me – and every cricket fan watching – why T20 cricket is the most unpredictable sport on the planet.
In what can only be described as a bowling masterclass, Rajasthan Royals defended a modest total of 159 and bowled out Lucknow Super Giants for just 119, winning comfortably by 40 runs. Jofra Archer was sensational. Nandre Burger was brilliant. And Ravindra Jadeja, well, Jadeja was just being Jadeja – doing everything and doing it well. Let me walk you through every single moment of this incredible night of cricket.
Match 32 at a Glance – Quick Facts Before We Dive In
Before I get into the juicy details, let me give you a quick snapshot of the match so we're all on the same page:
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | TATA IPL 2026 – Match 32 |
| Teams | Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) |
| Date | April 22, 2026 |
| Venue | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Toss | LSG won – elected to bowl |
| RR Score | 159/6 (20 overs) |
| LSG Score | 119 all out (18.2 overs) |
| Result | Rajasthan Royals won by 40 runs |
| Player of the Match | Jofra Archer (3/20) |
The Toss and Team News – Rishabh Pant Goes First
Rishabh Pant won the toss and, without any hesitation, elected to bowl first. Now, from a captaincy standpoint, I completely understand that call. The Ekana pitch has historically assisted the bowling side early on, and with LSG possessing a potent pace attack led by Mohammed Shami, it made total sense to put the opposition in to bat.
LSG made two noteworthy changes from their previous game. Legspinner Digvesh Rathi replaced left-arm spinner M Siddharth, and most excitingly, express quick Mayank Yadav returned to the playing eleven for the very first time this season, replacing Avesh Khan. Mayank's return alone had the Ekana crowd buzzing – this boy bowls at ridiculous speeds and the crowd knew they were in for a treat.
Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, came in unchanged. Captain Riyan Parag opted for stability, keeping the same eleven that had played the previous game. You could see the confidence in that decision – these boys knew their roles and were ready to perform them.
Playing XIs
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag (C), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma
Impact Substitutes: Sandeep Sharma, Shubham Dubey, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Ravi Singh, Yash Punja
Lucknow Super Giants: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (C/WK), Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran, Mukul Choudhary, Digvesh Rathi, Mohammed Shami, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan
Impact Substitutes: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Ravi Singh, Yashraj Punja, Shubham Dubey, Tushar Deshpande
The Atmosphere at Ekana – Electric and Emotional
I have to talk about the atmosphere because it was genuinely one of the most talked-about aspects of this match. Our correspondent on the ground reported something beautiful: "Because of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a large number of Rajasthan Royals supporters have arrived from the neighbouring state of Bihar and even from neighbouring Nepal." That tells you everything about how much this young man means to people beyond just cricket boundaries.
The temperature was hovering around 40 degrees Celsius, yet the stands were packed. People were sweating, waving flags, screaming their lungs out. Before the toss, Sooryavanshi was reportedly running laps around the ground while the rest of the RR team played football in a circle. Pure energy. Pure joy. That is what IPL does to you – it turns a cricket ground into a carnival.
RR Innings Highlights – Fighting to 159/6 Against the Odds
Let me be honest with you – RR's batting innings was not pretty. It was a gritty, scrappy, "let us see what we can get" kind of effort. But as a cricket lover, those are sometimes the most fascinating innings to watch.
Powerplay Collapse – Shami and Mohsin Strike Early
Mohammed Shami came out to bowl in the powerplay and he was absolute fire. Think of him like a surgeon with a scalpel – precise, clinical, devastating. In the third over of the innings, he removed Yashasvi Jaiswal with a delivery that the young opener just could not leave, forcing a catch behind the stumps to Rishabh Pant. And then – on the very next delivery – he had Dhruv Jurel caught behind too. Two in two. The Ekana crowd erupted.
It gets worse for RR. Young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 14-year-old prodigy who had been in amazing touch all season, came in at number two and made two boundaries off his first deliveries. His natural aggression was there, but Mohsin Khan dug one in short in the fourth over and Sooryavanshi went for a big shot. It did not come off the middle of the bat, and Digvesh Rathi – running backwards at fine leg – took a stunning, swirling, running catch to dismiss him for 8 off 11 balls. RR were suddenly 32 for 2 inside three overs, and then 32 for 2 after Jurel fell too. The pressure was immense.
Just to give you context on Sooryavanshi's incredible season: even though he scored only 8 here, this innings pushed him past 500 IPL runs in just 227 balls – the fastest any batter has ever reached 500 runs in IPL history. The previous record was held by the great Glenn Maxwell, who got there in 260 balls. Let that sink in for a moment. A 14-year-old has broken a record held by one of cricket's most explosive hitters. I genuinely get goosebumps thinking about it.
The Middle Overs Struggle – Dots, Dots, and More Dots
Between overs 12 and 18, RR hit just three boundaries. Three. LSG's bowling was incredibly tight in that phase. Mohsin Khan bowled a maiden over at one point, and LSG's spinners – particularly Prince Yadav and Digvesh Rathi – were landing the ball on a proverbial sixpence. The run rate was drying up and RR looked like they might finish with something in the 130s.
Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer contributed but neither could truly break free from the shackles. Every time it looked like a partnership was building, LSG's bowling pulled things back. Mohsin Khan finished with 2/17, which is an outstanding return in T20 cricket. Think of his economy rate as similar to a bowler conceding less than a run per ball – extraordinary.
Jadeja's Rescue Act – The Final Over Blitz
And then came the hero of the innings: Ravindra Jadeja. This man is 35 years old, and he still hits the ball like a 22-year-old who has nothing to lose. In the final over bowled by the young Mayank Yadav, Jadeja pummelled the ball to all parts of the ground – two fours and a six – as RR plundered 20 runs off that final over alone. With Shubham Dubey (19* off 11 balls, coming in as an impact substitute) providing excellent support at the other end, RR dragged themselves to 159/6.
At the 15-over mark, RR had looked like finishing with something around 130-140. Those last five overs – inspired by Jadeja's 43 not out – added crucial runs that ultimately made all the difference. Jadeja's innings was the kind of knock that does not always get the credit it deserves, but it was the foundation of RR's victory.
RR Batting Scorecard Summary
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | How Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | – | – | – | – | c Pant b Shami (early dismissal) |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 8 | 11 | 2 | 0 | c Rathi b Mohsin Khan |
| Dhruv Jurel (WK) | – | – | – | – | c Pant b Shami (back-to-back with Jaiswal) |
| Riyan Parag (C) | – | – | – | – | Dismissed in middle overs |
| Shimron Hetmyer | – | – | – | – | Dismissed |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 43* | ~28 | 4 | 1 | Not Out |
| Shubham Dubey (Impact Sub) | 19* | 11 | 2 | 1 | Not Out |
RR Bowling at LSG – The Attack in the Powerplay
For LSG to win, they needed to chase 160. In the modern T20 era, that is absolutely gettable – especially with the batting firepower that LSG possess on their day. Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram – this is a lineup capable of making 160 look very small. But RR had other ideas entirely, and what followed was a batting horror show for the home side.
LSG's Chase – A Complete Batting Collapse
I have seen batting collapses in T20 cricket before, but what happened to LSG in this chase was something special – special in the sense that RR's bowlers were genuinely extraordinary, not that LSG's batters were careless. Although, honestly, some shots played were pretty reckless.
The Powerplay Disaster – Three Down Early
The very first wicket came via brilliant fielding. Ayush Badoni, who opened the batting for LSG, was run out short of his ground by some razor-sharp work in the field. That sort of dismissal sets a tone in cricket – it tells the batting side that the opposition is switched on, alert, and hungry. RR were absolutely that.
Then Jofra Archer stepped up and that is when things got really interesting. There is something about Archer that is hard to explain to someone who has not watched him bowl. Imagine a bowling machine that can also think. He bowls wicket-to-wicket, he generates steep bounce that most bowlers at his pace cannot, and he has the ability to bowl a delivery that makes world-class batters look completely ordinary. He produced a vicious short-pitched delivery – what we call a bumper, which is essentially a bouncer targeting the batter's head/shoulder region – and Aiden Markram (0 off 6) could only get a top edge off a mistimed pull shot. The ball looped up safely into Dhruv Jurel's gloves behind the stumps. Markram gone for zero. Archer celebrating. The RR fans going mad.
Next up, Nandre Burger – the tall South African left-arm seamer – joined the party. Rishabh Pant, who is normally one of the most destructive batters in world cricket, could only manage a wild slog off Burger. The ball took the toe-end of his bat and lobbed to Jurel again. Pant – the captain, the match-winner, the man who LSG desperately needed – walked back for a duck. 0 off 3 balls. The stadium fell silent. LSG were 12 for 3 in just three overs. Three of their most important batters – gone – before the powerplay was even halfway done.
Think of it this way: imagine you are cooking a big Sunday dinner and you burn the main course, the starter, and the dessert all at once in the first ten minutes. That is what happened to LSG's top order.
Marsh and Pooran – A Brief Ray of Hope
From the depths of 12 for 3, Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran did exactly what you want your experienced players to do in a crisis – they knuckled down, they assessed the situation, and they built a partnership. Their stand of 43 runs off 41 balls was watchful, controlled, and at times, genuinely threatening. Pooran, in particular, started to play his natural game after getting his eye in.
But just when it looked like LSG might be getting their footing, Ravindra Jadeja struck. Jadeja in cricket terms is what people call a left-arm orthodox spinner – he bowls slower deliveries that spin away from the right-handed batter. He had Pooran (22 off 25 balls) caught, ending that partnership and putting RR firmly back in control. The required rate was now climbing rapidly.
Marsh Fights Alone – But It is Not Enough
Mitchell Marsh, the big Australian all-rounder, genuinely gave it everything. He built another partnership with Himmat Singh (who came in as an impact substitute), but Ravi Bishnoi – RR's legspinner – removed Himmat just as the partnership was starting to look dangerous. Legspinners in T20 cricket are like the secret weapon that coaches save for specific moments. Bishnoi used his wrong'un brilliantly and Himmat had no answer.
Marsh continued to fight, reaching his well-deserved half-century, but in the 16th over he too was dismissed. Once Marsh went, the writing was firmly on the wall. Mukul Choudhary fell in the next over, and Jofra Archer – returning for his second and third spells – cleaned up the tail with absolute authority. LSG were bowled out for 119 in 18.2 overs. RR won by 40 runs. The Rajasthan players sprinted onto the field, hugging each other, fists pumping. What a performance.
LSG Batting Scorecard Summary
| Batter | Runs | Balls | How Out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayush Badoni | – | – | Run Out (sharp fielding) |
| Mitchell Marsh | 50+ | ~45 | Dismissed in 16th over after fifty |
| Rishabh Pant (C/WK) | 0 | 3 | c Jurel b Burger |
| Nicholas Pooran | 22 | 25 | b/c Jadeja |
| Aiden Markram | 0 | 6 | c Jurel b Archer (top edge, bumper) |
| Himmat Singh (Impact Sub) | – | – | b Ravi Bishnoi |
| Mukul Choudhary | – | – | Dismissed in 17th over |
| Tail | – | – | Cleaned up by Archer |
| Total | 119 | all out | 18.2 overs |
Bowling Figures – The Heroes with the Ball
RR Bowlers (vs LSG)
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jofra Archer | 4 | 20 | 3 | 5.00 |
| Nandre Burger | 4 | 27 | 2 | 6.75 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 4 | ~28 | 1 | ~7.00 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 4 | ~30 | 1 | ~7.50 |
| Brijesh Sharma | 2 | ~14 | 0 | ~7.00 |
LSG Bowlers (vs RR)
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Shami | 4 | ~25 | 2 | ~6.25 |
| Mohsin Khan | 4 | 17 | 2 | 4.25 |
| Mayank Yadav | 4 | ~32 | 0 | ~8.00 |
| Digvesh Rathi | 4 | ~28 | 0 | ~7.00 |
| Prince Yadav | 4 | ~26 | 0 | ~6.50 |
Jofra Archer – The Star of the Night
I need to dedicate a full section to Jofra Archer because, honestly, he was absolutely magnificent in this game. Three wickets for 20 runs in his allotted four overs – that economy rate of 5.00 in a T20 match where 160 was the target is genuinely exceptional. To put that into perspective for anyone who is new to cricket: in a T20 game, an economy rate of 8 or below is considered very good. Archer delivering at 5.00 is like a fast food restaurant serving gourmet food at street food prices – extraordinary value.
What impressed me most about Archer was not just the wickets, but the type of deliveries he produced. His bumper to Markram was a calculated, intelligent delivery – he had watched Markram struggle against the short ball and went for the kill at exactly the right moment. His delivery to dismiss Pant, working in tandem with Burger, was about building pressure across overs and making the batter play a forced shot. This is cricket IQ at its finest.
Archer is 30 years old, has had serious injury problems over the years, but every time he steps onto a cricket field, he reminds everyone why he is considered one of the most complete fast bowlers in world cricket. I personally believe if Archer stays fit for the rest of IPL 2026, Rajasthan Royals will be very difficult to beat.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – The Record That Stole Every Heart
Even though Sooryavanshi scored only 8 runs in this particular match, his dismissal triggered a reaction that told you everything about his standing in Indian cricket right now. The crowd groaned. The commentators went quiet for a moment. His teammates looked genuinely gutted.
But here is the record that puts his entire IPL 2026 season into context: Sooryavanshi reached 500 IPL runs in just 227 balls. He is the fastest batter in IPL history to reach this milestone. Glenn Maxwell – one of the most destructive T20 batters ever to play the game – held the previous record at 260 balls. Sooryavanshi broke it by a whopping 33 balls. And remember, this boy is just 14 years old. He is scoring runs in the world's most competitive T20 league at an age when most of us were worrying about school exams and what to eat for lunch.
I genuinely believe we are watching the early chapters of what will be one of the great careers in Indian cricket. Ten years from now, people will say they were watching when Sooryavanshi broke Maxwell's record in IPL 2026. That is the kind of moment this was.
The Ravindra Jadeja Factor – Cricket's Ultimate All-Rounder
If there is one player who embodies the spirit of "contributing in every possible way," it is Ravindra Jadeja. In this match, he batted brilliantly at the death – those 20 runs off the final over against Mayank Yadav were absolutely crucial. Then he went out and bowled four tight overs, taking the key wicket of Nicholas Pooran at exactly the right time. And let me not forget – his fielding in the outfield throughout the match was electric.
Jadeja is like a Swiss Army knife in a cricket team. Most players do one thing well. Jadeja does three things brilliantly. At 35, he is defying every physical expectation that comes with age. I have been watching cricket for years and Jadeja in the IPL 2026 season has been one of the most consistent performers across all departments. RR are incredibly fortunate to have him.
What This Win Means for the Points Table
Context matters in sport, and the points table context around this match was fascinating. Here is where things stood before Match 32:
- RR had just lost two consecutive matches and were looking to bounce back
- LSG were going through a terrible patch – this became their fourth consecutive defeat and third straight home loss at the Ekana Stadium
After the match, Rajasthan Royals climbed to 2nd position on the IPL 2026 points table with 10 points from 7 games. That is a strong position – they are right in the thick of the playoff race with momentum building at just the right time of the tournament. Lucknow Super Giants, meanwhile, sit 9th with just 4 points. Four consecutive losses at this stage of the IPL is genuinely alarming for any franchise.
Updated Points Table After Match 32
| Team | Matches Played | Points | Position | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 7 | 10 | 2nd | W (bounced back) |
| Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 7 | 4 | 9th | L (4th consecutive loss) |
LSG's Crisis – What Is Going Wrong?
I genuinely feel for LSG fans right now. This is a franchise with genuine talent – Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram. On paper, this batting lineup should be putting up 180s and 190s. But in practice, their batting has been incredibly fragile, especially at the top of the order.
The bigger issue for LSG is their inconsistency as a unit. Individual batters have shown flashes of brilliance across the season, but as a team, they have failed to put together complete performances. Cricket, especially T20 cricket, is a team sport in the truest sense. You can have five world-class batters, but if the top order collapses in the powerplay (as happened here – 12 for 3 inside three overs), the middle and lower order face an almost impossible task.
My honest personal opinion? LSG need to sit down, look at their batting order, and have some very frank conversations. Rishabh Pant coming in at number three might need reconsideration. Alternatively, having a designated "anchor" who absorbs pressure while others play freely could be the solution. The talent is unquestionably there. The execution, right now, is not matching it.
The Pitch Factor – Why Ekana Keeps Producing Low Scores
This is something I find really interesting and worth discussing. The average first innings score at the Ekana Stadium in IPL 2026 has been around 153. That is not a high-scoring venue. The surface tends to offer some help to the bowlers, especially the seamers who can extract extra bounce and movement off a good length.
Think of the pitch as the playing field in a board game – the rules of engagement change based on the surface. At some venues, like Chinnaswami in Bangalore, the pitch is a highway – everything is about batting and massive totals. At Ekana in 2026, it has been more of a chess match between bat and ball. Defences become important. Wickets are precious. The team with the better bowling attack tends to win – exactly what happened in Match 32.
The interesting thing is that LSG, playing at their home ground, should theoretically understand this surface best. But RR's bowling attack – Archer, Burger, Jadeja, Bishnoi – was simply outstanding on the night, and credit must go to them for exploiting whatever assistance the pitch offered.
Key Moments Timeline – The Defining Turning Points
Over 3 (RR Innings) – Shami's Back-to-Back Breakthrough
Jaiswal and Jurel both dismissed in quick succession. RR suddenly at 32 for 2. The early momentum belonged entirely to LSG.
Over 4 (RR Innings) – Sooryavanshi's Dismissal
The young star goes for 8. RR losing their top three quickly. Crisis mode activated. But also – quietly, the 500-run IPL record was broken.
Overs 15-20 (RR Innings) – Jadeja's Match-Defining Blitz
From looking like a 130-something total, Jadeja and Dubey pushed RR to 159. Those extra 25-30 runs proved to be absolutely decisive.
Overs 1-3 (LSG Innings) – The Powerplay Chaos
Badoni run out. Markram dismissed by Archer. Pant caught by Jurel off Burger. LSG 12 for 3. The match's fate effectively decided in 18 deliveries.
Overs 6-15 (LSG Innings) – Marsh and Pooran's Fightback
A 43-run stand gave LSG temporary hope. But the required rate kept climbing, and the wicket of Pooran to Jadeja ended the partnership at the worst possible time.
Over 16 (LSG Innings) – Marsh's Dismissal
The final real hope for LSG. Once Marsh was gone, the game was over.
Overs 17-18.2 (LSG Innings) – Archer's Final Burst
The tail cleaned up. LSG all out for 119. RR win by 40 runs. Match over.
Head-to-Head Record – RR vs LSG in IPL History
It is always fun to look at the history between these two sides, and the RR vs LSG rivalry has genuinely been competitive over the years. Here is the recent head-to-head picture:
| Season | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 (Match 1) | RR | 3 runs |
| 2022 (Match 2) | RR | 24 runs |
| 2023 | LSG | 10 runs |
| 2024 (Match 1) | RR | 20 runs |
| 2024 (Match 2) | RR | 7 wickets |
| 2025 | LSG | 2 runs |
| 2026 (Match 32) | RR | 40 runs |
RR hold a clear advantage in this fixture overall, and that 40-run margin in Match 32 is one of the most convincing victories either side has recorded against the other in recent seasons.
My Personal Takeaways From This Match
I have been writing about cricket for a while now, and certain matches stay with you. This one will stay with me for a while, and here is why:
First, it demonstrated once again that in T20 cricket, the total on the board is only half the equation. A bowling unit that believes in itself, attacks with discipline, and executes plans consistently can defend almost any total. RR's bowlers treated 159 not as a small total, but as a competitive one – and that mindset was everything.
Second, the Sooryavanshi factor is real and it is special. I have covered a lot of young cricketers in my time, and there is something different about this kid. The hunger in his eyes, the natural fluency in his batting, the way he absorbs crowd pressure – these are not normal qualities in a 14-year-old. I think in five years' time, we will look back at IPL 2026 as the season where Vaibhav Sooryavanshi announced himself to the world.
Third, and this is my personal concern as a cricket enthusiast: LSG need a serious reset. Losing four games in a row in the IPL is not just about results – it is about team morale, dressing room atmosphere, and confidence. I hope Rishabh Pant and the LSG management find a way to turn this around, because this franchise has the talent to be top four.
What's Next for Both Teams
As we look ahead in the TATA IPL 2026 season, here is the broad picture for both teams:
For Rajasthan Royals, this win is a massive confidence boost. With 10 points from 7 games and sitting 2nd on the table, they are in an excellent position to qualify for the playoffs. The key will be maintaining form, keeping their bowlers fit – especially Archer – and getting a big innings from Jaiswal or Sooryavanshi in the upcoming matches. Their upcoming fixtures will determine whether they can cement a top-two finish and secure home advantage in the knockouts.
For Lucknow Super Giants, the road ahead is challenging but not impossible. They have enough matches remaining to turn things around, but they will need to start winning immediately. The batting needs to be more structured, the top order needs to hold its nerve in the powerplay, and Rishabh Pant – one of the most dynamic cricketers in the world – needs to deliver match-winning performances as captain and batter. LSG at their best are a dangerous side. The question is: can they find that best form before it is too late?
Conclusion – A Night That Reminded Us Why We Love Cricket
Match 32 of TATA IPL 2026 between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow was, in my opinion, one of the most satisfying matches of this season so far. Not because of big sixes or record-breaking totals, but because of the way it was won.
RR came in under pressure after two consecutive defeats. They scraped to 159 in their innings despite early wicket losses. And then their bowlers – inspired by a brilliant Jofra Archer and supported brilliantly by Nandre Burger and Ravindra Jadeja – dismantled one of the more expensive batting lineups in this year's IPL for a meagre 119. The margin of 40 runs does not fully tell the story of how clinical and complete RR's performance was in that second innings.
The match also gave us a beautiful subplot in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's IPL history record – 500 runs in 227 balls. It gave us Jadeja's late cameo with the bat that proved the difference. It gave us the sight of Jofra Archer at his menacing best, generating pace and bounce that world-class batters simply could not handle. And it gave us the uncomfortable but important reminder that LSG's season is in genuine danger.
For me, this was cricket at its storytelling best. And I, for one, cannot wait to see how the rest of IPL 2026 unfolds. Stay tuned to guide-vera.com for every match breakdown, every innings analysis, and every detail that matters in this incredible tournament.
Until next time – keep watching, keep loving the game.
– Krishna Gupta, Cricket Analyst & Content Writer, guide-vera.com
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Who won TATA IPL 2026 Match 32 between RR and LSG?
Rajasthan Royals (RR) won TATA IPL 2026 Match 32 against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 40 runs. RR posted 159/6 in their 20 overs, and then bowled LSG out for just 119 in 18.2 overs to claim a convincing victory at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on April 22, 2026.
Q2. Who was the Player of the Match in IPL 2026 Match 32 (RR vs LSG)?
Jofra Archer of Rajasthan Royals was named the Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling performance of 3 wickets for 20 runs in 4 overs, at an economy rate of just 5.00. He dismissed key LSG batters including Aiden Markram, and his pace and bounce proved unplayable on the night.
Q3. What IPL record did Vaibhav Sooryavanshi break in Match 32?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the fastest batter in IPL history to reach 500 runs, achieving the milestone in just 227 balls. This broke the previous record held by Glenn Maxwell, who had reached 500 IPL runs in 260 balls. Sooryavanshi achieved this at just 14 years of age, making it one of the most remarkable records in IPL history.
Q4. What was the final score in IPL 2026 Match 32 RR vs LSG?
In IPL 2026 Match 32, Rajasthan Royals scored 159/6 in 20 overs batting first. In response, Lucknow Super Giants were bowled out for 119 in 18.2 overs, giving Rajasthan Royals a 40-run victory.
Q5. Who scored the most runs for RR in IPL 2026 Match 32?
Ravindra Jadeja was the top scorer for Rajasthan Royals in Match 32, scoring an unbeaten 43 runs that proved crucial in the final stages of the innings. His knock, which included smashing 20 runs off the final over bowled by Mayank Yadav, lifted RR from a potentially modest total to a competitive 159/6. Impact substitute Shubham Dubey also contributed with a valuable unbeaten 19 off 11 balls.
Q6. Where was IPL 2026 Match 32 between RR and LSG played?
IPL 2026 Match 32 between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants was played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, on April 22, 2026. The match was a day-night fixture with a 7:30 PM local time start.
Q7. What were Jofra Archer's bowling figures in IPL 2026 Match 32?
Jofra Archer bowled 4 overs, conceded 20 runs, and took 3 wickets (3/20) with an exceptional economy rate of 5.00 in IPL 2026 Match 32 against LSG. His wickets included the key scalp of Aiden Markram via a vicious bumper, and he also cleaned up the LSG tail to seal the RR victory.
Q8. How did LSG's points table position change after Match 32 of IPL 2026?
After losing Match 32 to Rajasthan Royals by 40 runs, Lucknow Super Giants remained in 9th position on the IPL 2026 points table with just 4 points from 7 games. This was their fourth consecutive defeat and third straight home loss at the Ekana Stadium in IPL 2026, putting their playoff qualification hopes under serious pressure.
Q9. How did Rajasthan Royals climb the points table after Match 32 of IPL 2026?
Rajasthan Royals moved to 2nd position on the IPL 2026 points table with 10 points from 7 games following their 40-run victory over LSG in Match 32. The win was also important because it helped RR bounce back after suffering two consecutive losses in the tournament, restoring momentum and confidence heading into the crucial middle phase of the competition.
Q10. Who won the toss in IPL 2026 Match 32 RR vs LSG, and what did they choose?
Rishabh Pant, captain of Lucknow Super Giants, won the toss in IPL 2026 Match 32 and elected to bowl first, inviting Rajasthan Royals to bat. LSG also made two changes for the match: legspinner Digvesh Rathi replaced M Siddharth, and express pacer Mayank Yadav returned for his first game of the season, replacing Avesh Khan. Despite winning the toss, LSG ultimately lost the match by 40 runs.
