The Rajasthan Royals (RR) won yesterday’s IPL match against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 7 wickets on 19 May 2026.
Lucknow Super Giants – 220/5 (20)
Rajasthan Royals won by 7 wickets (5 balls left) – 225/3 (19.1)
Player of the match – Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR)
Comprehensive match breakdown, scorecard, and full news article covering yesterday’s IPL match all together in one place:
📊 Match Summary & Scorecard
The Rajasthan Royals (RR) defeated the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 7 wickets at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
| Team | Score | Top Batsman | Top Bowler |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucknow Super Giants | 220/5 (20 overs) | Mitchell Marsh: 96 (57) | Trent Boult: 2/34 (4) |
| Rajasthan Royals (W) | 225/3 (19.1 overs) | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 93 (38) | Ravi Bishnoi: 1/41 (4) |
- Player of the Match: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR)
- Impact of the Result: Rajasthan Royals jump back into the top 4 of the points table, keeping their playoff destiny in their own hands.
📰 Match Report: Prodigy Sooryavanshi Smashes 93 as Royals Pull Off Epic 221-Run Chase
JAIPUR — A breathtaking batting display from 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi propelled the Rajasthan Royals (RR) to a thrilling seven-wicket victory over the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Chasing a mammoth target of 221, the Royals crossed the finish line with five balls to spare, keeping their IPL playoff hopes firmly alive.
Marsh, Inglis Set the Stage for LSG
Earlier in the evening, Lucknow Super Giants vindicated their decision to bat first by putting up a massive total of 220/5. Openers Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglis took the Rajasthan bowling attack to the cleaners from the outset. Marsh fell just four runs short of a well-deserved century, blasting 96 runs off 57 deliveries. Inglis provided explosive support from the other end, scoring a rapid 60 off just 29 balls. Despite a late fightback from the RR bowlers to check the scoring rate in the final overs, LSG looked comfortably in the driver’s seat at the innings break.
The Sooryavanshi Show
What seemed like a daunting chase quickly turned into a masterclass in power-hitting, courtesy of young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The teenage prodigy dismantled the LSG bowling unit, launching a relentless assault that included 10 towering sixes. Sooryavanshi’s blistering 93 off just 38 balls completely broke the back of the run chase and shifted the momentum entirely in Rajasthan’s favour. By the time he was dismissed, the required run rate had dropped to a highly manageable level.
Jurel Seals the Playoff Push
Following Sooryavanshi’s dismissal, Dhruv Jurel stepped up to ensure there were no late hiccups. Jurel anchored the remaining chase with a composed, unbeaten 53, guiding the Royals to 225/3 in 19.1 overs. Unsurprisingly, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was named Player of the Match for his game-changing knock. With this crucial victory, the Rajasthan Royals have climbed back into the top four of the points table as the tournament enters its high-stakes business end.
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