Lucknow Super Giants Vs Rajasthan Royals Timeline
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Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals have built an interesting IPL rivalry since LSG entered the competition in 2022. Although their head-to-head history is shorter than many traditional IPL rivalries, the teams have already produced several close finishes, high-scoring matches and memorable individual performances. Rajasthan Royals established an early advantage by winning both meetings in 2022, while Lucknow Super Giants recorded their first victory in 2023. Rajasthan then dominated the 2024 and 2026 encounters, with LSG producing another narrow win in 2025. Their matches have featured three-run finishes, two-run thrillers, successful 200-plus chases and impressive bowling displays. This timeline covers their major meetings, important milestones, historic victories, recent results and standout performances.
Match Timeline
| Year | Venue | Result |
| 2022 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Rajasthan Royals won by 3 runs |
| 2022 | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | Rajasthan Royals won by 24 runs |
| 2023 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | Lucknow Super Giants won by 10 runs |
| 2024 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | Rajasthan Royals won by 20 runs |
| 2024 | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | Rajasthan Royals won by 7 wickets |
| 2025 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | Lucknow Super Giants won by 2 runs |
| 2026 | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | Rajasthan Royals won by 40 runs |
| 2026 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | Rajasthan Royals won by 7 wickets |
Rajasthan Royals have won six of the eight completed meetings, while Lucknow Super Giants have won two. Neither team has recorded a tie or no-result in this head-to-head contest.
First Meeting in 2022
The first-ever IPL meeting between Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals took place on April 10, 2022, at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Lucknow Super Giants scored 162/8 after batting first. Rajasthan Royals responded with 165/6 and won by three runs.
The match immediately established the competitive nature of the new rivalry. Rajasthan had to defend a relatively modest total, and their bowlers held their nerve during the final stages.
Yuzvendra Chahal was particularly important for Rajasthan, taking four wickets. Shimron Hetmyer also made a valuable contribution with the bat.
A three-run margin in the very first meeting gave the rivalry an exciting beginning.
Second Meeting in 2022
The teams met again during the same season at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.
Lucknow Super Giants scored 154/8, but Rajasthan Royals produced the stronger batting performance and reached 178/6.
Rajasthan won by 24 runs.
The result gave Rajasthan a 2-0 advantage in the newly established rivalry.
Their batting unit created enough pressure with the first innings total, while the bowling attack prevented Lucknow from producing a sustained chase.
2023: Lucknow Record Their First Win
Lucknow Super Giants secured their first victory against Rajasthan Royals during the 2023 season.
The match was played at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Lucknow scored 154/7, while Rajasthan managed 144/6.
LSG won by 10 runs.
The victory was important because it ended Rajasthan’s perfect start in the rivalry. Lucknow successfully defended a modest total through disciplined bowling and pressure during the middle overs.
The result reduced Rajasthan’s overall advantage to 2-1 and showed that LSG could compete effectively in difficult away conditions.
2024: Rajasthan Win in Jaipur
The first meeting between the teams in 2024 took place at Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
Lucknow Super Giants batted first and scored 173/6.
Rajasthan Royals produced an excellent chase, reaching 193/4.
Rajasthan won by 20 runs.
The victory restored their advantage after LSG’s win in the previous season.
The Royals’ batting unit handled the chase effectively and maintained a strong scoring rate. Their middle-order contribution was particularly important as Rajasthan moved away from the pressure created by Lucknow’s bowlers.
2024: Rajasthan Win in Lucknow
The teams met again in 2024 at Ekana Cricket Stadium.
Lucknow Super Giants produced a strong total of 196/5.
Rajasthan Royals responded with an impressive chase, reaching 199/3.
Rajasthan won by seven wickets with an over remaining.
Sanju Samson played a major role in the chase with a powerful unbeaten innings. Rajasthan’s ability to score quickly while losing only three wickets demonstrated their control during the second innings.
The result gave Rajasthan another victory over LSG and further strengthened their overall record.
2025: Lucknow Win a Two-Run Thriller
The 2025 meeting at Sawai Mansingh Stadium produced another extremely close finish.
Lucknow Super Giants scored 180/5 from their 20 overs.
Rajasthan Royals came close during the chase but finished on 178/5.
LSG won by just two runs.
The result was one of the closest matches in the rivalry. Rajasthan needed only a small number of additional runs during the final stages, but Lucknow’s bowlers successfully defended the target.
The two-run victory gave LSG their second win against Rajasthan and reduced the overall deficit to 4-2.
2026: Rajasthan Win by 40 Runs
The first meeting between the teams in 2026 took place at Ekana Cricket Stadium.
Rajasthan Royals batted first and scored 159/6.
Lucknow Super Giants struggled during the chase and were dismissed for 119.
Rajasthan won by 40 runs.
The result was a clear example of Rajasthan’s bowling strength. After posting a competitive total, their bowlers maintained pressure throughout the LSG innings.
Lucknow could not establish a meaningful partnership and eventually fell well short of the target.
2026: Rajasthan Complete a Huge Chase
The second meeting of the 2026 season was one of the highest-scoring games in the rivalry.
Lucknow Super Giants scored 220/5 after batting first. Mitchell Marsh was one of their major contributors and finished on 96, narrowly missing a century.
Rajasthan Royals responded with an outstanding chase.
They reached 225/3 in 19.1 overs and won by seven wickets.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced a spectacular attacking innings, scoring 93 from 38 balls. His aggressive stroke play kept Rajasthan ahead of the required run rate.
Yashasvi Jaiswal also contributed during the chase as Rajasthan reached the target with five balls remaining.
The match demonstrated how quickly the momentum can change in a T20 game, especially when a team has several aggressive batters capable of maintaining a high scoring rate.
Memorable Encounters
The three-run thriller in 2022
The first meeting ended with Rajasthan defending 165/6 against Lucknow’s 162/8. The three-run margin immediately created an exciting foundation for the rivalry.
Lucknow’s first victory in 2023
LSG defeated Rajasthan by 10 runs in Jaipur, recording their first victory over the Royals.
Rajasthan’s 199/3 chase in 2024
Rajasthan successfully chased 197 against Lucknow, winning by seven wickets. The performance highlighted their ability to control a high-pressure chase.
The two-run finish in 2025
Lucknow scored 180/5 and defended the total as Rajasthan finished on 178/5. It remains one of the narrowest results in the rivalry.
The 2026 run chase
Rajasthan chased 221 against Lucknow and finished on 225/3. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 93 from 38 balls became one of the defining individual performances of the matchup.
Important Milestones
Rajasthan Royals won both meetings during the inaugural 2022 season of this rivalry.
Lucknow Super Giants registered their first victory in 2023.
Rajasthan won both matches in 2024, increasing their overall advantage.
LSG responded with a narrow two-run victory in 2025.
Rajasthan then won both meetings in 2026, taking their overall head-to-head record to six victories from eight matches.
The rivalry has therefore remained relatively young but has already experienced several shifts in momentum.
Tournament Meetings
| Season | Matches Played | Rajasthan Royals Wins | Lucknow Super Giants 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 |
The season-by-season record clearly shows Rajasthan’s advantage. LSG have recorded victories in 2023 and 2025, while Rajasthan have won multiple matches in 2022, 2024 and 2026.
Historic Wins
Rajasthan’s first victory in the rivalry came in the opening match in 2022. They won by only three runs, making it one of their narrowest victories against LSG.
Their 2024 victory in Lucknow was another notable result because Rajasthan successfully chased a target close to 200.
The 40-run victory in 2026 was one of Rajasthan’s most convincing results against LSG.
Lucknow’s two victories have also been significant. Their first win came by 10 runs in 2023, while their second came by only two runs in 2025.
Record-Breaking Performances
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 93
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 93 from 38 balls during Rajasthan’s 2026 chase. His innings was one of the most explosive individual performances in the rivalry.
Mitchell Marsh’s 96
Mitchell Marsh scored 96 for Lucknow in the same 2026 match. His innings helped LSG reach 220/5, but Rajasthan eventually chased the total.
Sanju Samson’s major contribution
Sanju Samson has been one of Rajasthan’s most important batters in this matchup. His aggressive innings have repeatedly helped Rajasthan control high-scoring chases.
Yuzvendra Chahal’s four wickets
Chahal’s four-wicket performance in the first meeting between the sides remains one of the standout bowling displays in the rivalry.
Close defensive victories
LSG’s two-run win in 2025 and Rajasthan’s three-run victory in 2022 demonstrate how small the margin can be between winning and losing in this fixture.
Recent Matches
The most recent meetings have favored Rajasthan Royals.
| Date | Venue | Result |
| April 19, 2025 | Jaipur | LSG won by 2 runs |
| April 22, 2026 | Lucknow | RR won by 40 runs |
| May 19, 2026 | Jaipur | RR won by 7 wickets |
The two 2026 matches were completely different in style. Rajasthan won the first through strong bowling, restricting LSG to 119. In the second, they chased 221 through aggressive batting.
Head-to-Head Record
Through the 2026 season, Rajasthan Royals have the stronger head-to-head record.
| Category | Rajasthan Royals | Lucknow Super Giants |
| Matches | 8 | 8 |
| Wins | 6 | 2 |
| Losses | 2 | 6 |
| Ties | 0 | 0 |
| No Results | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Total | 225/3 | 220/5 |
| Lowest Total | 144/6 | 119 |
The overall record gives Rajasthan a clear advantage, but several matches have been decided by relatively small margins. The three-run result in 2022 and two-run result in 2025 show that the head-to-head numbers do not always reflect how closely contested individual games have been.
Conclusion
The Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals rivalry has produced an impressive collection of close finishes and high-scoring matches since 2022. Rajasthan won the first two meetings, while Lucknow recorded their first victory in 2023. The Royals then won both matches in 2024 before LSG edged them by two runs in 2025. Rajasthan regained control in 2026 by winning both encounters, including a 40-run victory and a seven-wicket chase of 221. After eight completed matches, Rajasthan lead the head-to-head record 6-2. Performances from players such as Sanju Samson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mitchell Marsh and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi have added memorable chapters to this developing IPL rivalry.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals first play each other?
The first IPL meeting between the two teams took place in 2022. Rajasthan Royals won the match by three runs.
Who has won more matches between LSG and RR?
Rajasthan Royals have won six of the eight completed meetings, while Lucknow Super Giants have won two.
What was the closest LSG vs RR match?
The 2025 encounter was decided by only two runs, with Lucknow Super Giants defending 180/5 against Rajasthan Royals.
What is the highest team total in the LSG vs RR rivalry?
Rajasthan Royals recorded 225/3 during their successful chase of 221 in 2026. Lucknow’s highest total against Rajasthan is 220/5, also recorded in 2026.
Who scored the highest individual score in the LSG vs RR rivalry?
Mitchell Marsh scored 96 for Lucknow in 2026, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 93 for Rajasthan in the same match.
