The Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals timeline began in IPL 2022, when Lucknow Super Giants entered the Indian Premier League. Since then, the two teams have met eight times, producing several close finishes and memorable individual performances.
As of the end of IPL 2026, Rajasthan Royals lead the head-to-head record 6-2, with no tied or abandoned match between the sides. RR won both meetings in 2022, 2024 and 2026, while LSG recorded their two victories in 2023 and 2025.
LSG vs RR Head-to-Head Record
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Ties | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
The rivalry has generally been decided by competitive margins. LSG’s two wins came by 10 runs in 2023 and two runs in 2025, while RR have registered victories ranging from three runs to seven wickets.
Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals Timeline
| No. | Season | Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2022 | April 10 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | RR won by 3 runs |
| 2 | 2022 | May 15 | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | RR won by 24 runs |
| 3 | 2023 | April 19 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | LSG won by 10 runs |
| 4 | 2024 | March 24 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | RR won by 20 runs |
| 5 | 2024 | April 27 | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | RR won by 7 wickets |
| 6 | 2025 | April 19 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | LSG won by 2 runs |
| 7 | 2026 | April 22 | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | RR won by 40 runs |
| 8 | 2026 | May 19 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | RR won by 7 wickets |
The complete eight-match sequence is also recorded by Rajasthan Royals’ official head-to-head page.
2022: Rajasthan Royals Win Both Meetings
April 10, 2022 — RR won by 3 runs
The first-ever IPL meeting between the teams took place at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 10, 2022.
Rajasthan Royals posted 165/6 after being asked to bat first. Shimron Hetmyer played the defining innings, scoring an unbeaten 59 from 36 balls. Devdutt Padikkal contributed 29.
Lucknow Super Giants came extremely close in the chase, finishing on 162/8. Quinton de Kock scored 39 and Marcus Stoinis remained unbeaten on 38.
Yuzvendra Chahal was RR’s key bowler with 4/41, while Trent Boult made an immediate impact by dismissing KL Rahul with the first ball of the LSG innings. Rajasthan eventually held on for a three-run victory.
Score: RR 165/6 beat LSG 162/8 by 3 runs.
May 15, 2022 — RR won by 24 runs
The teams met again at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai, later in the 2022 season.
Rajasthan Royals scored 178/6 in 20 overs before restricting Lucknow to 154/8.
Deepak Hooda top-scored for LSG with 59, but Rajasthan’s bowling attack kept the required run rate under pressure. Trent Boult was named Player of the Match, while RR completed a 24-run win and the season double over Lucknow.
Score: RR 178/6 beat LSG 154/8 by 24 runs.
2023: Lucknow Super Giants Register Their First Win
April 19, 2023 — LSG won by 10 runs
The third meeting came at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
Lucknow Super Giants made 154/7 in their 20 overs. Kyle Mayers scored a composed 51 off 42 balls, while Marcus Stoinis and Nicholas Pooran provided late contributions.
Rajasthan Royals managed only 144/6 in reply.
Avesh Khan led the LSG bowling effort with 3/28, helping Lucknow defend the modest total by 10 runs. The result gave LSG their first victory over RR.
Score: LSG 154/7 beat RR 144/6 by 10 runs.
2024: Rajasthan Royals Complete Another Double
IPL 2024 produced two more meetings, and Rajasthan won both.
March 24, 2024 — RR won by 20 runs
The first match of the 2024 season between the teams was played in Jaipur.
Rajasthan Royals scored 193/4, powered by captain Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 82 from 52 balls. Riyan Parag added 43 from 29 balls.
Lucknow’s chase reached 173/6. KL Rahul scored 58 and Nicholas Pooran made an unbeaten 64, but the visitors fell 20 runs short.
Trent Boult took two wickets for Rajasthan, while the RR bowling attack successfully defended 193.
Score: RR 193/4 beat LSG 173/6 by 20 runs.
April 27, 2024 — RR won by 7 wickets
The return fixture moved to Lucknow’s Ekana Cricket Stadium.
LSG posted 196/5 in 20 overs. KL Rahul scored 76, but Rajasthan produced an excellent chase.
RR reached 199/3 in 19 overs, winning with six balls remaining.
Sanju Samson was the standout performer, scoring an unbeaten 71 from 33 balls. Dhruv Jurel also played an important unbeaten 52, and the pair shared an unbeaten 121-run fourth-wicket partnership.
Sandeep Sharma had earlier taken 2/31 for Rajasthan. Samson was named Player of the Match.
Score: RR 199/3 beat LSG 196/5 by 7 wickets.
2025: LSG Win a Two-Run Thriller
April 19, 2025 — LSG won by 2 runs
The 2025 meeting at Sawai Mansingh Stadium produced one of the closest finishes in the rivalry.
Lucknow Super Giants scored 180/5 from their 20 overs. Aiden Markram made 66 from 45 balls, while Ayush Badoni contributed 50 from 34 balls and Abdul Samad struck an unbeaten 30 from just 10 deliveries.
Rajasthan Royals responded with 178/5.
Yashasvi Jaiswal led the chase with 74 from 52 balls, but LSG held their nerve in the final overs.
Avesh Khan finished with 3/37 and was named Player of the Match as Lucknow secured a dramatic two-run victory.
Score: LSG 180/5 beat RR 178/5 by 2 runs.
2026: Rajasthan Royals Win Both Matches
The rivalry continued with two matches in IPL 2026, and Rajasthan again completed a season double.
April 22, 2026 — RR won by 40 runs
The first 2026 meeting took place at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
Rajasthan Royals scored 159/6 in 20 overs before bowling LSG out for 119 in 18 overs.
Rajasthan therefore won by 40 runs, recording their largest victory margin against Lucknow in the eight-match series at that point.
Score: RR 159/6 beat LSG 119 all out by 40 runs.
May 19, 2026 — RR won by 7 wickets
The final meeting of IPL 2026 was held at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
Lucknow Super Giants produced an imposing 220/5 in 20 overs. Mitchell Marsh made 96 from 57 balls, while Josh Inglis scored 60 from 29 balls.
Despite the large target, Rajasthan’s chase was even more explosive.
RR reached 225/3 in 19.1 overs, winning by seven wickets. The result completed Rajasthan’s second victory over LSG in IPL 2026 and extended their overall advantage to 6-2.
Score: RR 225/3 beat LSG 220/5 by 7 wickets.
LSG vs RR Season-by-Season Record
| Season | Matches | RR Wins | LSG Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 6 | 2 |
One notable pattern is that whenever the teams have played twice in a season—2022, 2024 and 2026—Rajasthan Royals have won both matches. LSG’s two victories came in seasons in which the teams met once.
LSG vs RR Biggest Wins
| Team | Margin | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 40 runs | 2026 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 24 runs | 2022 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 20 runs | 2024 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 7 wickets | 2024 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 7 wickets | 2026 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 10 runs | 2023 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 2 runs | 2025 |
The 40-run victory in 2026 is RR’s largest win over LSG by runs. LSG’s biggest win came by 10 runs in 2023.
LSG vs RR Highest Team Scores
According to Rajasthan Royals’ official head-to-head records, the highest scores in this matchup include:
| Team | Highest Score | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 225/3 | 2026 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 220/5 | 2026 |
Both records came in the May 19, 2026 match in Jaipur, when RR chased down LSG’s 220 with five balls remaining.
Major Individual Records in LSG vs RR Matches
Rajasthan Royals’ official head-to-head records list several notable individual marks from the rivalry.
| Record | Player | Performance | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest RR individual score | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 93 | 2026 |
| Highest LSG individual score | Mitchell Marsh | 96 | 2026 |
| Best RR bowling figures | Yuzvendra Chahal | 4/41 | 2022 |
| Best LSG bowling figures | Avesh Khan | 3/25 | 2023 |
The official RR head-to-head page lists Mitchell Marsh’s 96 and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 93 among the matchup records after IPL 2026.
Most Memorable Matches in the Timeline
2022 Wankhede thriller
The first-ever meeting remains significant because Rajasthan defended 165 by just three runs. Hetmyer’s unbeaten 59 and Chahal’s four wickets were central to the victory.
2023 LSG’s first victory
Lucknow finally got on the board in 2023. Avesh Khan’s three wickets helped LSG defend 154 and defeat the then in-form Rajasthan side by 10 runs.
2024 Jaipur clash
Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 82 powered Rajasthan to 193/4, followed by disciplined bowling that restricted LSG to 173/6.
2025 two-run finish
LSG’s two-run victory in Jaipur was another close contest. Avesh Khan’s 3/37 earned him Player of the Match honours as Rajasthan finished on 178/5.
2026 Jaipur run chase
The May 19, 2026 game produced the highest combined scoring match in the rivalry. LSG made 220/5, but RR chased the target with a score of 225/3 in 19.1 overs.
Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals Timeline: Key Takeaways
The rivalry has developed quickly despite beginning only in 2022.
- First meeting: April 10, 2022.
- Total meetings through IPL 2026: 8.
- Rajasthan Royals wins: 6.
- Lucknow Super Giants wins: 2.
- Ties: 0.
- No results: 0.
- RR’s biggest win: 40 runs in 2026.
- LSG’s biggest win: 10 runs in 2023.
- Highest RR score: 225/3 in 2026.
- Highest LSG score: 220/5 in 2026.
- Best RR bowling: Yuzvendra Chahal, 4/41 in 2022.
- Best LSG bowling: Avesh Khan, 3/25 in 2023.
The head-to-head record therefore shows a clear statistical advantage for Rajasthan Royals, although both LSG victories have come in close contests.
FAQ: Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals Timeline
When did Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals first play each other?
LSG and RR first met on April 10, 2022, at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Rajasthan won the match by three runs.
Who has won more matches between LSG and RR?
Rajasthan Royals have won six of the eight matches, while Lucknow Super Giants have won two.
How many times have LSG and RR played each other?
They have played eight IPL matches through the end of the 2026 season.
What was the closest LSG vs RR match?
The closest result by runs was LSG’s two-run victory in 2025, when LSG scored 180/5 and RR finished on 178/5.
What is the highest score in LSG vs RR matches?
Rajasthan Royals’ 225/3 in IPL 2026 is the highest team total in the rivalry. LSG’s highest is 220/5, also from the same 2026 match.
Who has the best bowling figures in LSG vs RR matches?
Yuzvendra Chahal has the best figures for Rajasthan with 4/41 in the first meeting in 2022. Avesh Khan’s 3/25 in 2023 is listed as LSG’s best bowling performance in the matchup.
Who won the latest LSG vs RR match?
Rajasthan Royals won the latest meeting, played on May 19, 2026, by seven wickets. RR chased LSG’s 220/5 with a score of 225/3 in 19.1 overs.
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