LSG vs RR — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL • RR won the match by 143 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL, LSG took on RR on Jun 8, 2026, 06:35 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: RR won the match by 143 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 349 runs and 13 wickets fall between RR (246/3 in 20.0 overs) and LSG (103/10 in 14.0 overs).
2. RR Innings Breakdown (246/3)
Batting in the first innings, RR finished on 246/3 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 12.30 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, RR accumulated 72 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Steve Smith spearheaded the batting effort with 111 runs off 60 balls (including 11 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 185.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Shane Watson, who contributed 80 runs off 40 deliveries, while Dhruv Jurel added 31 (8b). With the ball in the first innings, Yash Thakur led the bowling figures with 2/44 in 4.0 overs (economy 11.00), assisted by Mayank Yadav (1/40 in 4.0 overs).
3. LSG Chase & Second Innings Summary (103/10)
Pursuing a target of 247 runs for victory, LSG recorded 103/10 in 14.0 overs at a scoring rate of 7.36 runs per over. Marcus Stoinis anchored the chase for LSG with 71 runs from 43 balls (8 fours, 5 sixes, strike rate 165.1), alongside Yash Thakur who chipped in with 25 off 18 balls. Defending the total, Jofra Archer delivered a key spell of 5/14 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.67, while Rahul Tewatia finished with 2/20 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Shane Watson and Steve Smith (RR), who combined for 163 runs off 88 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Mayank Yadav making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Steve Smith (RR) topped the match rankings with 192.0 total points, followed closely by Jofra Archer (174.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Steve Smith.