RR lead LSG 4-2 across 6 IPL matches since Lucknow Super Giants entered the league in 2022. Despite being one of the newest rivalries in the IPL, every encounter has produced drama with three matches decided by margins of 3 runs or fewer.
The inaugural IPL champions hold a clear edge in this young rivalry, but LSG’s 2 run last ball victory at Jaipur in 2025 showed they can win even in RR’s backyard.
Both teams meet twice in IPL 2026 at Jaipur and Ekana as the rivalry enters its fifth season.
What Is the Overall LSG vs RR Head to Head Record?
The overall head to head clearly favours Rajasthan Royals who have won four of six encounters since 2022. However, the margins tell a story of an increasingly competitive fixture.
| Stat | RR | LSG |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 6 | 6 |
| Wins | 4 | 2 |
| Losses | 2 | 4 |
| Win % | 66.67% | 33.33% |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Score | 199/3 (Ekana, 2024) | 196 (Ekana, 2024) |
| Lowest Score | 144/6 (Jaipur, 2023) | 154/7 (Jaipur, 2023) |
How Have LSG and RR Performed Season by Season?
Every season has delivered its own story in this rivalry with match results swinging on individual performances and death overs drama. Here is the complete breakdown with exact scorecards, venues, and key performers.
IPL 2022 — RR Swept 2-0
RR dominated both meetings during their run to the 2022 IPL final, winning by narrow margins at neutral Mumbai venues.
- Match 1 (April 10, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai): RR 165/6 beat LSG 162/8 by 3 runs
- RR: Shimron Hetmyer 59 off 36 balls (rescued RR from 67/4)
- LSG: Marcus Stoinis 38 off 17 (late fightback fell short), Quinton de Kock 39
- Best Bowler: Yuzvendra Chahal 4/41 (POTM), Trent Boult 2/30
- Kuldeep Sen defended 15 runs in the final over on IPL debut
- Match 2 (May 15, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai): RR 178 beat LSG 164 by 14 runs
- RR: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Devdutt Padikkal set the platform with aggressive starts
- LSG: Batting collapse against RR’s all round bowling effort
- RR’s most comfortable win margin in this rivalry
IPL 2023 — LSG Won 1-0 (Single Meeting)
LSG recorded their first ever win against RR at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, defending the lowest total in this rivalry.
- Match 3 (April 19, Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur): LSG 154/7 beat RR 144/6 by 10 runs
- LSG: Kyle Mayers 51 off 42 (anchored the innings), KL Rahul 39 off 32
- RR: Yashasvi Jaiswal 44 off 35, Jos Buttler 40 off 41 (unusually slow)
- Best Bowler: Avesh Khan 3/25 (POTM), Marcus Stoinis 2/28
- RR could not accelerate against LSG’s spinners in the middle overs despite a strong powerplay
IPL 2024 — RR Swept 2-0
RR reasserted dominance with two clinical victories including their highest total and biggest win margin in this rivalry.
- Match 4 (March 24, Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur): RR won
- RR: Sanju Samson 82 off 48 (highest individual score in this rivalry)
- RR cruised to victory at their home fortress in Jaipur
- Match 5 (August, Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow): RR 199/3 beat LSG 196 by 7 wickets (with an over to spare)
- RR: Sanju Samson 71 off 33 (unbeaten), Samson-Jurel 121 run unbroken 4th wicket stand
- LSG: Posted 196 (their highest total in this rivalry) but could not defend it
- Best Bowler: Sandeep Sharma 2/31
- 199/3 is RR’s highest total and 7 wickets is the biggest win margin in this fixture
IPL 2025 — LSG Won 1-0 (Single Meeting)
LSG pulled off one of the most dramatic last ball victories in IPL 2025 history at RR’s home ground in Jaipur.
- Match 6 (April 19, Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur): LSG 180/5 beat RR 178/8 by 2 runs
- LSG: Aiden Markram 66 off 45, Ayush Badoni 50, Abdul Samad smashed 4 sixes in the final over (27 runs off Sandeep Sharma)
- RR: Yashasvi Jaiswal 74 off 52 (3 consecutive fifties), Riyan Parag 39 off 26
- Best Bowler: Avesh Khan 3/37 (POTM), defended 9 runs off the last over
- RR needed just 6 runs off 4 balls but Avesh nailed consecutive yorkers and Hetmyer hit straight to fielder
- Closest win margin (2 runs) in this rivalry
What Is the Complete Match Results?
Every LSG vs RR encounter is listed below with exact scores, venues, margins, and match winners for quick reference.
| Season | Date | Venue | RR Score | LSG Score | Result | Margin | POTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Apr 10 | Wankhede, Mumbai | 165/6 | 162/8 | RR won | 3 runs | Chahal (4/41) |
| 2022 | May 15 | Wankhede, Mumbai | 178 | 164 | RR won | 14 runs | — |
| 2023 | Apr 19 | Sawai Mansingh, Jaipur | 144/6 | 154/7 | LSG won | 10 runs | Avesh Khan (3/25) |
| 2024 | Mar 24 | Sawai Mansingh, Jaipur | 193/4 | 173/6 | RR won | 20 Runs | Samson (82) |
| 2024 | Aug | Ekana, Lucknow | 199/3 | 196 | RR won | 7 wkts | Samson (71*) |
| 2025 | Apr 19 | Sawai Mansingh, Jaipur | 178/8 | 180/5 | LSG won | 2 runs | Avesh Khan (3/37) |
What Is the Venue Wise Record for LSG vs RR?
Venue conditions have played a significant role in this rivalry. Jaipur has hosted the most matches while Mumbai and Lucknow have hosted one each.
| Venue | Matches | RR Won | LSG Won | Notable Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 2 | 2 | 0 | RR won both (by 3 runs and 14 runs) |
| Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | 3 | 1 | 2 | LSG’s 2 run last ball win in 2025 |
| Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | 1 | 1 | 0 | RR chased 196, Samson 71 off 33 |
Key Insight: RR have won both neutral venue matches at Wankhede but surprisingly trail 1-2 at their own home ground in Jaipur. LSG have won twice at Sawai Mansingh, making it their strongest venue against RR. The single match at Ekana saw RR chase down 196 with an over to spare.
Who Are the Top Run Scorers in LSG vs RR?
The batting charts feature explosive performers from both sides who have shaped this rivalry with match defining knocks across six encounters.
| Player | Team | Runs | Innings | Best Score | Average | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | RR | 207 | 6 | 74 | 34.50 | 148.20 |
| KL Rahul | LSG (now DC) | 183 | 4 | 79 | 45.75 | 132.60 |
| Sanju Samson | RR (now traded) | 129 | 5 | 82 | 32.25 | 142.50 |
| Nicholas Pooran | LSG | 110 | 5 | 68 | 22.00 | 155.00 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | RR | 95 | 5 | 59 | 23.75 | 158.33 |
Who Are the Top Wicket Takers in LSG vs RR?
Death overs duels between these two bowling attacks have decided more matches than any other phase. Boult and Avesh Khan have been the standout performers.
| Player | Team | Wickets | Innings | Best Figures | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Boult | RR (now traded) | 8 | 5 | 2/30 | 7.00 |
| Avesh Khan | LSG/RR | 6 | 4 | 3/25 | 8.20 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | RR (now PBKS) | 5 | 3 | 4/41 | 7.80 |
| Marcus Stoinis | LSG (now traded) | 4 | 3 | 2/28 | 8.50 |
| Sandeep Sharma | RR | 3 | 3 | 2/31 | 7.90 |
Note: Yuzvendra Chahal holds the best bowling figures in this rivalry with 4/41 at Wankhede in IPL 2022, the match where he also completed 150 IPL wickets.
What Are the Key Records in This Rivalry?
Six matches have produced enough memorable moments and statistical milestones to fill a much longer rivalry. These records capture the extremes of both sides.
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Highest Total | RR 199/3 (Ekana, IPL 2024) |
| Lowest Total | RR 144/6 (Jaipur, IPL 2023) |
| Highest Individual Score | Sanju Samson 82 (Jaipur, IPL 2024) |
| Best Bowling Figures | Yuzvendra Chahal 4/41 (Mumbai, IPL 2022) |
| Biggest Win (by runs) | RR won by 14 runs (Mumbai, IPL 2022) |
| Biggest Win (by wickets) | RR won by 7 wickets (Lucknow, IPL 2024) |
| Closest Match | LSG won by 2 runs (Jaipur, IPL 2025) |
| Highest Partnership | Samson-Jurel 121 runs unbroken (Lucknow, IPL 2024) |
| Best Last Over Defence | Avesh Khan defended 9 off 6 balls (Jaipur, IPL 2025) |
| Most Sixes in an Over | Abdul Samad 4 sixes off Sandeep Sharma (Jaipur, IPL 2025) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
RR lead 4-2 across 6 IPL matches since LSG entered the league in 2022.
They have played 6 matches across four IPL seasons (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025). They meet twice in IPL 2026.
Yashasvi Jaiswal leads with 207 runs in 6 innings with a best score of 74. KL Rahul is second with 183 runs.
Trent Boult leads with 8 wickets in 5 matches at an economy of 7.00 for RR.
Yuzvendra Chahal’s 4/41 at Wankhede in IPL 2022, the match where he also reached 150 IPL wickets.
RR’s 199/3 at Ekana Stadium in IPL 2024 when Sanju Samson scored 71 off 33 and added 121 runs with Dhruv Jurel.
LSG won by 2 runs at Sawai Mansingh in IPL 2025. Avesh Khan defended 9 runs off the last over after RR needed just 6 off 4 balls.
RR have won 1 and lost 2 at Sawai Mansingh against LSG. Surprisingly, Jaipur has been LSG’s strongest venue in this rivalry.
Riyan Parag captains RR and Rishabh Pant captains LSG in IPL 2026.
