Published on: May 18, 2026 7:30 pm IST | Updated on: May 18, 2026 2:20 pm IST
The inaugural champions, the Rajasthan Royals, have jeopardized their playoff qualifications after a loss to the Delhi Capitals last night. They next host the bottom-placed Lucknow Super Giants at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, in match 64 of the Tata IPL 2026. Heading into this game, the biggest challenge for the Royals is to register a win at home. They haven’t won a single game in Jaipur this season, and this is going to be their last game at home for the 2026 season. A win here will bolster their playoff chances, whereas a loss would mean they need to defeat MI in Mumbai at any cost to stay in the top 4 hunt. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 64th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026), RR vs LSG, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur.
The Royals are desperate for a win, but home hasn’t been kind to them this season. Having played 3 games so far this season in Jaipur, the Royals have lost all three fixtures and have made their playoff qualification scenario quite difficult. Heading into this game against the bottom-placed Lucknow Super Giants, who thumped CSK in their last outing by 7 wickets, RR would look to tame them and keep their playoff hopes alive. However, it is going to be quite difficult for them, given their current form, wherein they have lost three games in a row. Therefore, expect the Super Giants to have the winning momentum favoring them. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 64th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026), RR vs LSG, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur.
RR: 42% win chance LSG: 58% win chance
RR's wicket-keeper has been brilliant this season with 367 runs from 12 innings, which includes 4 fifties. He is the second highest run-getter for the team after Sooryavanshi. Jurel will be a key bet in the RR's batting order.
RR's leading run-getter this season, the 15-year-old has been in exceptional form. In 12 innings, Vaibhav has blasted 486 runs at a scintillating strike-rate of 234.78.
The 'Bison' has been the batter to watch out for in LSG's dismal 2026 campaign. Marsh has scored 467 runs from 12 innings this season at a brilliant strike-rate of 162.15. Marsh will be a key bet at the top for LSG.
The Aussie wicketkeeper-batter has infused life in LSG's batting lineup. He has already scored a fifty in 3 games this season and will be providing brisk start to LSG.
Check out our prediction for the RR vs LSG Indian Premier League 2026, match 64.
The Rajasthan Royals (RR) are staring at a critical juncture in their IPL 2026 campaign. With 6 wins and 6 losses from 12 matches, they sit sixth on the points table with 12 points, making this fixture a must‑win to keep their playoff hopes alive.
RR’s form has dipped alarmingly, with only one victory in their last five games. Adding to their woes, they are yet to taste success at home in Jaipur this season, losing all three fixtures played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Their inability to capitalize on home advantage has complicated their qualification scenario.
Now, they face the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), who, despite being bottom-placed, come into this clash with renewed confidence after thumping Chennai Super Kings by 7 wickets in their previous outing. RR must regroup quickly, relying on their batting firepower and spin strength to tame LSG and break their home jinx.
With the playoffs hanging in the balance, this contest is more than just another game; it’s a battle for survival. A win here could reignite RR’s campaign and keep their top‑four dreams alive.
The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) enter this contest with freedom, having already been eliminated from the playoff race. With 4 wins and 8 losses from 12 games, they languish at the bottom of the points table, but that makes them dangerous opponents for the Rajasthan Royals (RR).
LSG’s recent form has been mixed, two wins and three losses in their last five matches, yet their emphatic 7‑wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings in the previous outing showed they can still spoil the party. With no pressure of qualification, the Super Giants will look to play fearless cricket and give the Royals a run for their money.
For RR, this fixture is a must‑win to keep playoff hopes alive, but facing a side with nothing to lose can be tricky. LSG’s batting depth and bowling variations could unsettle the Royals, especially given RR’s struggles at home in Jaipur. Expect an unpredictable clash where LSG’s free‑spirited approach could test RR’s resolve in a high‑stakes battle. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 9 RR won: 3 LSG won: 6 No Result: 0
Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants have squared off seven times in the IPL, with RR holding the upper hand through five victories, while LSG have managed two wins. RR’s highest total in these clashes is 199, with their lowest being 144. Meanwhile, LSG’s batting peak against the Royals stands at 196, though they have also slumped to just 119 in one encounter, which has been their lowest score.
How will the two teams, i.e., the Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals, fare in the 64th match of IPL 2026? Let’s take a look.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag/Ravi Singh, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Shubham Dubey, Jofra Archer, Yash Raj Punja/Ravi Bishnoi, Adam Milne/Kwena Maphaka/Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma IMPACT SUB: Dasun Shanaka
Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (C/WK), Mukul Choudhary, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mohammed Shami, Mayank Yadav, Akash Maharaj Singh, Prince Yadav IMPACT SUB: Josh Inglis
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 64th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur.
Although Jaipur’s surface traditionally favors batting first, recent results tell a different story, two of the three matches here in IPL 2026 have been won by teams bowling first. Captains may lean towards chasing, banking on variations, and pressure to tilt the contest in their favor.
The online live streaming of the 64th IPL 2026 match between the Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants will take place live on the JioHotstar App. TV viewers can watch the match live on the Star Sports 1, 2, and 3 HD and non-HD channels.
Based on the current form, the Lucknow Super Giants are heavy favorites. They are heading into this contest with a scintillating win over CSK by 5 wickets, whereas the Royals have lost three in a row now. The Super Giants will look to take advantage of the fact that the Royals are yet to win a game in Jaipur. Therefore, as per our prediction, Lucknow Super Giants are expected to win IPL 2026 Match 63, RR vs LSG.
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