Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) have faced each other on only four occasions in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), with the Super Giants emerging victorious just once. In the most recent encounter, the Royals triumphed over the Super Giants in the fourth match of the IPL 2024 season.
In their inaugural IPL campaign, Lucknow Super Giants finished third, securing nine wins and suffering five losses out of 14 matches. They were eliminated by RCB in the eliminator, ending their hopes of clinching the title. This setback mirrored their experience from the previous year when they were also eliminated in the eliminator stage. As they gear up for the 17th season, they aim to maintain their performance momentum.
Rajasthan Royals claimed the fifth spot in the IPL 2023 season with 14 points, comprising seven victories and defeats. They narrowly missed out on a playoff berth by just two points. Yashasvi Jaiswal emerged as the fifth-highest run-scorer in the tournament, accumulating 625 runs, while Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson surpassed the 300-run mark.
Performers in Matches Between RR and LSG
In clashes between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Deepak Hooda from RR stands out as the top batsman, amassing 112 runs across these encounters. Following closely behind is Yashasvi Jaiswal with 109 runs, while Marcus Stoinis has contributed 89 runs to the tally. In terms of bowling prowess, Trent Boult has been formidable for RR, claiming 7 wickets, closely trailed by Yuzvendra Chahal with 6 wickets. Avesh Khan holds the third position with 5 wickets to his credit.
Last Meeting Between RR and LSG
The most recent encounter between these teams took place during Match No. 4 of IPL 2024 on March 24 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Rajasthan Royals emerged victorious, defeating Lucknow Super Giants by a margin of 20 runs. Batting first, RR posted a formidable total of 193/4 in their allotted 20 overs, with skipper Sanju Samson leading the charge with 82 runs, supported by Riyan Parag’s contribution of 43 runs. Naveen-ul-Haq proved impactful for LSG, securing 2 wickets while conceding 41 runs in his 4-over spell. In response, LSG faced early setbacks, losing 3 wickets within the powerplay. Despite Nicholas Pooran’s valiant effort with a knock of 64 runs, Lucknow Super Giants fell short of the target.
RR vs LSG All-time Results
| Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
| 24-03-2024 | RR | 20 Runs | Jaipur |
| 19-04-2023 | LSG | 10 Runs | Jaipur |
| 15-05-2022 | RR | 24 Runs | Mumbai |
| 10-04-2022 | RR | 3 Runs | Mumbai |