IPL 2026 Match 32 Preview (LSG vs RR): The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium sets the stage for a high-stakes encounter as the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) host the Rajasthan Royals (RR). For Lucknow, currently languishing at 9th place after three consecutive losses, this is a “win or perish” scenario. Rajasthan, sitting at 4th, is equally desperate to snap their two-game losing streak and reclaim a top-two spot.
. Match Details: IPL 2026 Match 32
- Fixture: Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals
- Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar & Star Sports Network
Pitch Report: The Slow-Burner at Ekana
The Ekana surface remains one of the most tactical pitches in the IPL.
- Surface Type: A typical slow, black-soil surface that significantly favors bowlers, particularly spinners, as the game progresses.
- Average Score: 155–170. High-scoring totals are rare here; success depends on timing and strike rotation.
- Dew Factor: Moderate dew is expected during the second innings, which may help the ball skid onto the bat, making chasing the preferred option.
- Toss Strategy: Teams winning the toss have a 66.67% win rate at this venue by opting to bowl first.
LSG vs RR Probable Playing XIs
| Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | Rajasthan Royals (RR) |
| Aiden Markram | Yashasvi Jaiswal |
| Mitchell Marsh | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi |
| Rishabh Pant (c/wk) | Dhruv Jurel |
| Nicholas Pooran | Riyan Parag |
| Ayush Badoni | Shimron Hetmyer |
| Mukul Choudhary | Donovan Ferreira |
| Himmat Singh | Ravindra Jadeja |
| Mohammed Shami | Jofra Archer |
| Avesh Khan | Ravi Bishnoi |
| Prince Yadav | Brijesh Sharma |
| M Siddharth | Nandre Burger |
| Impact: Mohsin Khan | Impact: Yash Raj Punja |
Top Fantasy Picks: LSG vs RR Dream11 Prediction
- Captaincy Choice: Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) – With RR desperate for a win, Jaiswal’s explosive starts are crucial. He has a solid record at slow venues where he can dominate early before the spin kicks in.
- Vice-Captain Choice: Aiden Markram (LSG) – Lucknow’s most reliable batter this season, averaging 25.83. His technical proficiency makes him the best bet on a tricky Ekana pitch.
- The X-Factor: Prince Yadav (LSG) – The young sensation has been a revelation. With 11 wickets and joint-highest Powerplay wickets (5), he is a must-have for fantasy teams.
- Strategic Pick: Jofra Archer (RR) – Bowling at 145+ kph with strong bounce, Archer can dismantle LSG’s vulnerable top order early on.
Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
Rajasthan Royals hold the statistical edge with a superior win probability of 56.9%. While Lucknow is under immense pressure at home, their low home win rate (41% since 2025) suggests the Royals’ depth and the form of Sooryavanshi might be too much for the Super Giants to handle.
- Crick Insider Win Probability: RR: 57% | LSG: 43%
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