RR vs LSG IPL 2026 Match Reports: RR Keep Playoff Dreams Alive With Stunning Chase Against LSG

Vaibhav Storm Keeps RR Alive
Rajasthan Royals
produced one of the most explosive chases of:
Indian Premier League
by hunting down:
221 RUNS
against:
Lucknow Super Giants
with:
5 BALLS TO SPARE
at:
Sawai Mansingh Stadium
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RR vs LSG IPL 2026: Match Summary
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| LSG | 220/5 (20 Overs) |
| RR | 225/3 (19.1 Overs) |
✅ Rajasthan Royals won by 7 wickets
Mitchell Marsh Nearly Destroyed RR
Mitchell Marsh
played another monster innings.
Marsh Knock
- 96 Runs
- 57 Balls
- 11 Fours
- 5 Sixes
He anchored the innings beautifully and looked set for a century.
Josh Inglis Goes Berserk Again
Josh Inglis
continued his destructive form.
Inglis
- 60 Runs
- 29 Balls
- Strike Rate 206+
Together:
- Marsh & Inglis added 109 runs
and completely dominated RR early.
RR Lose Control At Death
Despite LSG dominance,
RR managed to slightly pull things back late.
Key Finish
- Only 69 runs scored in final 8 overs
- RR prevented 230+
That slowdown proved massive later.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Unleashes Carnage
Then came:
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
…and Jaipur exploded.
Vaibhav Madness
- 93 Runs
- 38 Balls
- 7 Fours
- 10 Sixes
- Strike Rate 244.74
Absolute destruction.
He completely dismantled:
- Mayank Yadav
- Prince Yadav
- Digvesh Singh
with fearless hitting.
Jaiswal Provides Perfect Start
Yashasvi Jaiswal
attacked from ball one.
Jaiswal
- 43 Runs
- 23 Balls
His aggressive start removed pressure immediately.
105-Run Partnership Breaks LSG
The biggest moment came through:
A 105-RUN STAND
between:
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Dhruv Jurel
That partnership completely killed LSG’s bowling momentum.
Dhruv Jurel Finishes Calmly
After Vaibhav’s dismissal,
Dhruv Jurel
finished the chase maturely.
Jurel
- 53* Runs
- 38 Balls
He controlled pressure brilliantly.
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LSG Bowlers Get Destroyed
Akash Singh
- 54 runs in 3 overs
Mayank Yadav
- 50 runs in 4 overs
Prince Yadav
- 43 runs in 4 overs
Only:
Mohsin Khan
managed some control.
Archer Strikes Late
Jofra Archer
once again delivered important breakthroughs.
He dismissed:
- Ayush Badoni
and helped RR stop LSG from completely running away.
What They Said
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Vaibhav revealed:
- he stayed calm
- trusted his six-hitting ability
- ignored outside noise
He also said:
“THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING”
A scary statement for bowlers.
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Yashasvi Jaiswal
Jaiswal praised:
- Archer’s spell
- Vaibhav’s impact
- team effort under pressure
He also emphasized:
“PLAY WITH A SMILE”
before RR’s next do-or-die clash.
Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant
admitted:
- LSG fell short by 5-10 runs
- Archer changed momentum
- absence of Shami hurt badly
Turning Point
The game completely shifted during:
VAIBHAV’S 68 RUNS IN 22 BALLS
during the middle overs.
LSG never recovered after that assault.
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What This Means
RR
- Playoff hopes alive
- Momentum finally returns
- Batting confidence skyrockets
LSG
- Another painful defeat
- Bowling concerns continue
- Marsh brilliance wasted again
Final Verdict
This was:
VAIBHAV SOORYAVANSHI’S NIGHT
A 19-year-old completely dominated an IPL chase under massive pressure.
Marsh was brilliant.
Inglis attacked hard.
But Vaibhav produced:
PURE IPL CARNAGE
to keep Rajasthan alive in IPL 2026.
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