Rajasthan Royals lead the LSG vs RR head-to-head with 5 wins from 7 IPL matches. Lucknow Super Giants have won 2.
This rivalry only started in 2022 when LSG entered the league, but RR has controlled it from almost the first ball. Five wins, two losses, and a 71 percent win rate across seven meetings.
RR’s highest total in this fixture is 199, LSG’s is 196, both scored in the same 2024 Lucknow thriller. Sanju Samson leads all run scorers with 200 runs at an average of 66.67. The bowling charts are led by veteran arms, with Jofra Archer making a massive splash in the latest 2026 encounter.
LSG vs RR Overall Head-to-Head Record
RR have won this fixture at every venue these sides have met, including LSG’s home ground in Lucknow.
| Stat | LSG | RR |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 75 | 7 |
| Won | 2 | 5 |
| Lost | 4 | 2 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Team Total | 196 | 199 |
| Lowest Team Total | 119 | 144 |
| Win Percentage | 28.5% | 71.5% |
LSG vs RR Season-by-Season Results
Seven matches across five seasons, and RR have found a way to win in almost every scenario.
| Date | Venue | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 10, 2022 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | RR | Won by 3 runs |
| May 15, 2022 | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | RR | Won by 24 runs |
| April 19, 2023 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | LSG | Won by 10 runs |
| March 24, 2024 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | RR | Won by 20 runs |
| April 27, 2024 | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | RR | Won by 7 wickets |
| April 19, 2025 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | LSG | Won by 2 runs |
| April 22, 2026 | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | RR | Won by 40 runs |
RR won both matches in 2022, LSG broke through with a 10-run win in 2023, and then RR came back to win both meetings in 2024, including one at LSG’s home ground in Lucknow.
The 2025 match in Jaipur was the closest yet, LSG winning by just 2 runs off the last ball.
LSG vs RR Venue Breakdown
The venue numbers in this rivalry have a surprise in them.
| Venue | Matches | LSG Won | RR Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | 2 | 0 | 2 |
LSG have actually won more matches at RR’s home ground in Jaipur than RR have, taking 2 of 3 there. But RR have beaten LSG everywhere else, including at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow in 2024, which remains LSG’s only home game in this rivalry.
While the 2024 game was a high-scoring chase where RR hunted down 196 with an over to spare, the 2026 match at Ekana showed their defensive teeth, keeping LSG to a miserable 119 runs.
Top Run Scorers in LSG vs RR Matches
Samson leads this list, and his average of 66.67 is the standout number across both batting lineups.
| Batter | Team | Runs | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | RR | 200 | 82* |
| KL Rahul | LSG | 183 | 76 |
| Deepak Hooda | LSG | 162 | 59 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | RR | 133 | 74 |
| Nicholas Pooran | LSG | 104 | 64* |
| Dhruv Jurel | RR | 100 | 52* |
Samson’s unbeaten 82 off 52 balls in the 2024 Jaipur match is the highest individual innings in this fixture.
KL Rahul leads LSG’s batting chart with 183 runs and has been their most reliable performer in this matchup.
Jaiswal’s 74 in the 2025 last-ball thriller nearly pulled off an extraordinary win, and he added a quick 22 off 12 balls at the top order in 2026 to keep climbing the scoring ranks.
Nicholas Pooran also made upward moves on the list, fighting through a tough pitch in the 2026 meeting to score a hard-fought 22 off 25 deliveries when the rest of Lucknow’s batting order crumbled.
Top Wicket Takers in LSG vs RR Matches
The wicket-taking charts show major dominance from the Rajasthan Royals’ bowling core across multiple seasons.
| Bowler | Team | Wickets | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Boult | RR | 8 | 2/18 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | RR | 6 | 4/41 |
| Avesh Khan | LSG | 6 | 3/25 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | RR | 5 | 2/23 |
| Sandeep Sharma | RR | 4 | 2/31 |
Boult’s 8 wickets are the most any bowler has taken in this fixture. Chahal’s 4/41 in the very first meeting between these sides in 2022 remains the best single-match bowling performance in this rivalry.
He took four wickets, won the Player of the Match award, and set the tone for how RR’s bowling has approached LSG ever since.
Avesh Khan leads LSG’s bowling with 6 wickets, and his last-over defence in 2025 to seal a 2-run win was the defining moment of his contribution in this matchup.
Key Records in LSG vs RR Rivalry
Every major record from this fixture is in one place.
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Highest Team Total | 199 by RR (2024, Lucknow) |
| Highest Team Total by LSG | 196 (2024, Lucknow) |
| Lowest Team Total | 144 by RR |
| Lowest Team Total by LSG | 119 (2026, Lucknow) |
| Highest Individual Score | 82* by Sanju Samson (RR, 2024) |
| Highest Score by LSG Batter | 76 by KL Rahul |
| Most Runs | 200 by Sanju Samson (RR) |
| Most Wickets | 8 by Trent Boult (RR) |
| Best Bowling Figures | 4/41 by Yuzvendra Chahal (RR, 2022) |
| Best Bowling by LSG | 3/25 by Avesh Khan |
| Biggest RR Win | By 24 runs (2022, Mumbai) |
| Biggest LSG Win | By 10 runs (2023, Jaipur) |
| Closest Match | LSG won by 2 runs off the last ball (2025, Jaipur) |
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Conclusion: RR Lead 4-2 Against LSG I5 The Head-To-Head Record
Rajasthan Royals lead the LSG vs RR head-to-head 5-2, tightening their grip on this younger IPL rivalry. While Lucknow’s two historical wins showed they can fight dirty in close finishes, their recent outings tell a story of RR dominance.
Both of LSG’s victories came in Jaipur and both came in tight finishes. But RR continues to dominate the overarching narrative. Whether it is chasing down big totals like they did in 2024, or defending a modest 159 like they did in 2026 behind Ravindra Jadeja’s clutch 43 and Jofra Archer’s brilliant 3/20, the Royals simply have Lucknow’s number.
But LSG have shown they can beat RR when it matters, and the rivalry is only four years old. There is plenty left to play for in this fixture.
