There is going to be a very exciting match today in the 32nd match of IPL 2026. While the first team is at fourth position in the points table, the second team is at ninth position. Both are struggling with poor form in the last few matches. In such a situation, this match is a big opportunity for both the teams to make a comeback.
Whose match is IPL 2026 today: In IPL 2026, the match will be played between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants on Wednesday 22 April. Both the teams are going through difficult times at the moment and want to return to the winning path. Before this match to be held at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, while RR is at fourth position on the points table with 4 wins and 8 points, LSG is at ninth position with 4 points from 2 wins. On one hand, RR would like to get their form back, while on the other hand, LSG would like to break the streak of consecutive defeats. In such a situation, this match can be very exciting.
Rajasthan Royals’ declining form: danger of repeating history
Rajasthan Royals had started this season well with four wins, but are now under pressure after losing two consecutive matches. This situation is not new for the team. In 2024, he won 8 out of the first 9 matches, but later fell out of the top-2 due to 5 consecutive losses. Even in 2023, after winning 4 out of 5, the team lost 5 out of the next 6 matches and could not make it to the playoffs. Given these past experiences, it is time for a warning for the team.
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LSG’s problem: top order struggle
Lucknow Super Giants are entering this match after three consecutive defeats. While RR’s top order has been in great form (powerplay run rate 12.1), LSG’s top order has been struggling and the team’s run rate during this period has been only 8.7.
RR’s weakness: concerns about middle and death overs
The point of concern for RR is their middle and lower order. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Dhruv Jurel together are scoring 71% of the team’s runs in the top-3. But the rest of the batsmen have not been able to make an impact yet. The team’s run rate in death overs is 8.8, which is the lowest this season.
Last match against KKR: Big weakness exposed
In the last match, RR had a good start against Kolkata Knight Riders. But at the end of the innings the team faltered and lost 4 wickets within 31 runs. Due to this the team could score only 155 runs, which was not enough to win.
LSG bowling: strong weapon
LSG has a bowling attack that can challenge RR. Prince Yadav has performed brilliantly in the death overs, while Mohammed Shami has proved to be the biggest weapon against the top order. However, the team will also need the support of other bowlers to win.
Lucknow Super Giants (Probable Playing XI)
Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (captain, wk), Ayush Badoni, Matthew Britzke/Nicolas Pooran, Himmat Singh, Mukul Chaudhary, M. Siddharth/Shahbaz Ahmed, Mohammed Shami, Prince Yadav, Avesh Khan/Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan.
Rajasthan Royals (Probable Playing XI)
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ryan Parag (captain), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Joffra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Nandre Berger, Yash Raj Punja, Brijesh Sharma/Sandeep Sharma.