Last Updated: May 20, 2026 12:06 AM
In one of the most explosive matches of IPL 2026, the Rajasthan Royals defeated the Lucknow Super Giants by 7 wickets, making the race for the playoffs even more thrilling.
Played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, the match saw LSG bat first and post a massive total of 220 runs; however, RR chased down the target in just 19.1 overs.
The standout hero of the contest was young batsman Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who smashed 93 runs off just 38 deliveries.
Marsh and Inglis Unleash a Storm
LSG got off to a blistering start. Mitchell Marsh played a whirlwind innings of 96 runs off 57 balls, featuring 11 fours and 5 sixes.
Meanwhile, Josh Inglis took the Rajasthan bowlers to the cleaners, scoring 60 runs off a mere 29 balls. Captain Rishabh Pant also contributed 35 runs, helping propel the team to a total of 220/5.
Setting out to chase the daunting target of 221 runs, the Rajasthan team adopted an aggressive approach right from the start.
Captain Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 43 runs, but it was Vaibhav Sooryavanshi who truly unleashed a storm.
By smashing 93 runs off just 38 balls, he completely swung the match in RR’s favor. His innings included 10 sixes and 7 fours.
The Playoff Race Gets Even More Intriguing
After Vaibhav’s dismissal, Dhruv Jurel scored an unbeaten 53 runs to guide the team to victory.
In the final overs, Donovan Ferreira also scored runs at a brisk pace, and Rajasthan sealed the match with 5 balls to spare.
With this win, the Rajasthan Royals’ playoff hopes remain alive, while the Lucknow Super Giants’ difficulties have compounded further.
This high-scoring encounter played in Jaipur has completely shaken up the IPL 2026 points table.
