Rajasthan Royals will face Lucknow Super Giants at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Tuesday, 19 May, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
Rajasthan has had a strong start to IPL 2026 but has struggled recently, losing four of their last five matches. They sit on 12 points and need wins in their final two games to qualify for the playoffs. Lucknow, though eliminated earlier, has shown improved form with two wins in their last three matches, including victories over top teams RCB and CSK.
The match will be broadcasted on Star Sports and streamed on JioHotstar. The stadium, built in 1969, holds around 30,000 fans for IPL matches. Rajasthan leads the head-to-head record against Lucknow with five wins out of seven meetings, but Lucknow has managed two wins at Jaipur.
Rajasthan’s highest score in this fixture is 199, while Lucknow’s highest is 196. Yashasvi Jaiswal tops the run charts with 229 runs, and Avesh Khan leads the wicket tally with nine dismissals. Key players for Rajasthan include Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jofra Archer, while Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran are crucial for Lucknow.
Ravindra Jadeja is expected to return for Rajasthan after missing the last match due to a knee niggle. Captain Riyan Parag, despite a mild hamstring injury, remains fit to lead the team. For Lucknow, Aiden Markram is likely out for the season, leaving a gap in their middle order.
The pitch at Sawai Mansingh Stadium is dry and batting-friendly, with an average first-innings score of 210-215. Fast bowlers have been effective here, claiming over 65% of wickets. The weather will be hot and clear, with temperatures around 34°C to 37°C, offering no advantage to spinners.
Chasing teams have a 64% win record at this venue, making the toss crucial. Expect the team winning the toss to choose to bowl first in these conditions.