Rajasthan Royals host Lucknow Super Giants in Match 64 of IPL 2026 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Tuesday, May 19, with the home side’s playoff hopes on the line in what has become a must-win fixture.
RR sit sixth with 12 points after losing three consecutive matches and, critically, all three home games this season, with visiting sides chasing down totals of 228 and 225 at this venue.
LSG are out of the playoff race but arrive in outstanding recent form, winning two of their last three matches on the back of Mitchell Marsh’s extraordinary run of scores (111 off 56 vs RCB, 90 off 38 vs CSK), making them a dangerous opponent for a team already struggling for confidence.
RR vs LSG IPL 2026 Match 64 Betting Odds
RR are marginal favourites based on playoff desperation and a 5-2 head-to-head lead, but their winless home record this season and LSG’s 2-1 advantage in matches at Jaipur make this a closely priced contest.
| Platform | RR Win Odds | RR Win % | LSG Win Odds | LSG Win % | Toss Odds (RR) | Toss Odds (LSG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.82 | 55% | 2.00 | 50% | 1.90 | 1.90 |
| Stake | 1.88 | 53% | 1.95 | 51% | 1.91 | 1.89 |
| 4RABET | 1.80 | 56% | 2.05 | 49% | 1.88 | 1.92 |
| BetVibe | 1.85 | 54% | 1.98 | 51% | 1.90 | 1.90 |
| Parimatch | 1.83 | 55% | 2.02 | 50% | 1.91 | 1.89 |
Sawai Mansingh Stadium Pitch Report
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium has produced the highest-scoring matches of IPL 2026, with all three games at this venue featuring first-innings totals above 220.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| First Innings Totals (IPL 2026) | All 3 matches exceeded 220 |
| Chasing Record | Visiting sides chased 228 and 225 successfully |
| RR Home Record | 0-3 this season |
| Since 2025 | Chasing side won 6 of 10 matches (4 were 200+ chases) |
| Key Factor | Flat batting surface, short boundaries, dew in second innings |
RR vs LSG Match 64 Weather Report
Jaipur is expected to see extreme heat on May 19 with temperatures exceeding 40°C during the day, cooling to the mid-30s by match time. Clear skies and 0% precipitation chance ensure a full match with no interruptions.
Heavy dew is anticipated in the second innings, making the toss critical on a surface where chasing sides have dominated. The hot and dry conditions will keep the outfield fast and the ball will travel further through the thin Rajasthan air.
RR vs LSG Head-to-Head Record in IPL
RR lead the overall rivalry, but LSG have a superior record at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Total IPL Matches | 7 |
| RR Wins | 5 |
| LSG Wins | 2 |
| At Jaipur | LSG lead 2-1 |
Recent Form
Both teams arrive with contrasting motivations but similar trajectories of inconsistency.
RR Recent Form: L, L, L, W, L
RR’s season has unravelled dramatically after a promising start of five wins from seven matches. They have managed just one victory in their last five games, with consecutive defeats to GT and DC exposing bowling weaknesses and a batting downturn from Yashasvi Jaiswal. Their Powerplay run rate of 11.73 remains the tournament’s highest, but the death-overs run rate of 9.78 (second lowest) has cost them in tight finishes.
LSG Recent Form: W, L, W, L, L
LSG have shown significant improvement despite their elimination. Mitchell Marsh’s back-to-back match-winning knocks (111 off 56 vs RCB, 90 off 38 vs CSK) have elevated the team’s batting intent. Their uncapped bowlers have picked up 40 wickets this season (most for any team) at the best average (26.1) and economy (8.92), giving them a competitive bowling attack.
RR vs LSG Match 64 Probable Playing XIs
Ravindra Jadeja is likely to return for RR after missing the last match with a knee niggle, while LSG monitor Mohsin Khan’s fitness.
RR Probable Playing XI
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Ravindra Jadeja, Donovan Ferreira, Dasun Shanaka, Shubham Dubey, Jofra Archer, Adam Milne, Brijesh Sharma / Yash Raj Punja (Impact Player)
Jadeja’s return is crucial both for his batting at No.5 and his left-arm spin against Marsh (dismissed him twice in 6 innings, Marsh SR only 97.22 vs Jadeja). Jofra Archer remains RR’s standout performer, while Adam Milne’s pace provides the Powerplay bite that was missing when Nandre Burger was in the side.
LSG Probable Playing XI
Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (c/wk), Mukul Choudhary, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mohammed Shami, Mayank Yadav, Prince Yadav, Akash Maharaj Singh (Impact Player)
LSG’s biggest strength is their top-order firepower. Marsh’s form is extraordinary, and Inglis (Powerplay SR 200+, one of only two players to achieve this since 2025) provides explosive starts. Shami’s matchup against Parag (3 dismissals in 6 innings) and Jurel (2 dismissals in 3 innings) could be decisive.
Key Players to Watch in RR vs LSG Match 64
These players are most likely to influence the outcome on Jaipur’s batting-friendly surface.
| Player (Team) | Key Stat |
|---|---|
| Jofra Archer (RR) | RR’s most reliable bowler, dismissed Pooran 3 times in 9 T20 innings |
| Ravindra Jadeja (RR) | Returns from knee niggle, dismissed Marsh twice in 6 innings (Marsh SR 97.22 vs Jadeja) |
| Donovan Ferreira (RR) | SR of 204.82 in overs 16-20 (highest for any batter in T20s since 2025) |
| Mitchell Marsh (LSG) | Scores of 111 off 56 and 90 off 38 in last two matches, in career-best IPL form |
| Rishabh Pant (LSG) | 403 runs in 13 innings vs RR at avg 40.30 and SR 154.40 with 4 fifties |
| Mohammed Shami (LSG) | Dismissed Parag 3 times in 6 innings and Jurel twice in 3 innings, crucial Powerplay matchups |
RR vs LSG IPL 2026 Match 64 Prediction
RR’s playoff hopes are squarely on the line. Two wins from their remaining matches against LSG and MI would take them to 16 points, likely enough for a playoff spot. However, their 0-3 home record and a three-match losing streak create genuine doubt about their ability to deliver under pressure.
RR’s biggest problem has been their bowling. On a surface where every first-innings total has exceeded 220 this season, containing Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Nicholas Pooran, and Rishabh Pant is a formidable challenge.
Jadeja’s return provides spin control against Marsh, and Archer’s pace gives RR a genuine match-winner, but the supporting cast of Milne, Shanaka, and the spin options will need to be significantly more disciplined than they have been in recent home losses.
LSG arrive without pressure but with plenty of form. Marsh’s extraordinary run of scores, the uncapped bowlers’ tournament-best numbers (40 wickets, avg 26.1, econ 8.92), and Pant’s superb record against RR (403 runs, SR 154.40) give them every reason to believe they can win. Their 2-1 record at Jaipur further reinforces that confidence.
The toss will be decisive. On a surface where chasing sides have dominated (6 of 10 matches won batting second since 2025), the captain winning the toss will almost certainly choose to bowl first. RR’s desperation and superior squad depth on paper make them marginal favourites, but this is as close to a coin-flip as any match this season.
Verdict: RR are expected to edge past LSG in a high-scoring contest, driven by playoff desperation and Jaiswal-Sooryavanshi’s Powerplay firepower.
Win Probability: RR 54% / LSG 46%
