Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL 2026 • Rajasthan Royals won the match by 42 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL 2026, Lucknow Super Giants took on Rajasthan Royals on Apr 21, 2026, 05:57 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Rajasthan Royals won the match by 42 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 266 runs and 16 wickets fall between Rajasthan Royals (154/6 in 20.0 overs) and Lucknow Super Giants (112/10 in 18.0 overs).
2. Rajasthan Royals Innings Breakdown (154/6)
Batting in the first innings, Rajasthan Royals finished on 154/6 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.70 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Rajasthan Royals accumulated 41 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Chad spearheaded the batting effort with 43 runs off 29 balls (including 2 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 148.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Emelio, who contributed 22 runs off 12 deliveries, while Belson added 22 (18b). With the ball in the first innings, Swedish Herring led the bowling figures with 2/17 in 4.0 overs (economy 4.25), assisted by Lil Noodle (2/27 in 4.0 overs).
3. Lucknow Super Giants Chase & Second Innings Summary (112/10)
Pursuing a target of 155 runs for victory, Lucknow Super Giants recorded 112/10 in 18.0 overs at a scoring rate of 6.22 runs per over. Apple anchored the chase for Lucknow Super Giants with 55 runs from 41 balls (6 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 134.1), alongside Nugget who chipped in with 22 off 25 balls. Defending the total, Dustin delivered a key spell of 3/19 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.75, while Beff finished with 2/17 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Percy and Chad (Rajasthan Royals), who combined for 48 runs off 25 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 12 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Rake 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—Chad (Rajasthan Royals) topped the match rankings with 135.0 total points, followed closely by Dustin (129.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Chad.