Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals have built an exciting rivalry since LSG entered the IPL in 2022. In just 6 matches, they’ve produced some unforgettable moments.
The most recent clash on April 19, 2025, perfectly captured this rivalry. LSG defended 180 by just 2 runs at Jaipur. RR needed 9 runs from the final over with star batsmen still at the crease.
Former RR bowler Avesh Khan defended those runs, dismissing both Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler in the death overs.
The overall head-to-head record stands at RR 4 wins, LSG 2 wins. While Rajasthan holds the advantage, both of Lucknow’s victories came in nail-biting finishes that showcase their never-say-die attitude.
Head-to-Head Record & Latest Match Score
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Win % | Highest Score | Lowest Score |
| Rajasthan Royals | 6 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% | 197/5 | 145 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 6 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 190/6 | 154 |
Latest Match Scorecard (April 19, 2025)
| Team | Score | Overs | Result |
| LSG | 180/5 | 20.0 | Won by 2 runs |
| RR | 178/5 | 20.0 | Lost |
- Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Player of the Match: Avesh Khan (2/37)
- Top Scorer LSG: Aiden Markram (58 off 37)
- Top Scorer RR: Yashasvi Jaiswal (74 off 49)
Latest Match: April 19, 2025 – Avesh Khan’s Redemption
This match had everything – power hitting, collapse, comeback, and a heart-stopping finish.
LSG Innings: Abdul Samad’s Explosive Cameo
LSG struggled initially after Rishabh Pant won the toss and elected to bat. They lost early wickets and were 89/3 after 10 overs on a good batting pitch.
Aiden Markram played a steady innings of 58 off 37 balls. Rishabh Pant contributed 44 off 33 balls. But LSG needed something special to reach a competitive total.
Abdul Samad provided that spark. Coming in at number 7, he smashed 30 runs off just 10 balls. His assault on Jofra Archer in the 19th over changed the game completely.
Archer’s 19th over went for 26 runs – 6, 4, 0, 6, 4, 6. Those three sixes and two boundaries added crucial runs that ultimately made the difference.
LSG finished at 180/5. On this pitch, it looked 15-20 runs short. But Samad’s cameo gave them hope.
RR Chase: From Certainty to Heartbreak
RR started confidently. Young opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi looked fearless, hitting 21 off 13 balls before falling to Krunal Pandya.
Yashasvi Jaiswal took control. He batted beautifully, timing the ball perfectly. His 74 off 49 balls included 8 fours and 4 sixes. RR were cruising.
Captain Riyan Parag supported with 32 off 28 balls. The pair added 52 runs. At 152/2 after 16.1 overs, RR needed just 29 runs from 23 balls with 8 wickets remaining.
Victory seemed certain. But cricket had other plans.
Avesh Khan, who played for RR from 2018-2021, came on to bowl the 18th over. Bowling to his former teammates, he produced magic.
- First ball: Single to Jaiswal.
- Second ball: Riyan Parag tried to drive. Caught and bowled by Avesh. OUT!
- Fourth ball: Jaiswal got a leading edge. Caught at cover. OUT!
Two crucial wickets in three balls. The stadium went silent. Suddenly RR were 163/4 with 18 runs needed from 14 balls.
Shimron Hetmyer and Jos Buttler were at the crease. They’re both proven finishers. LSG still looked in trouble.
The equation came down to 9 runs needed from 6 balls. Hetmyer on strike. Three wickets in hand.
Avesh Khan bowled the final over. He started with a perfect yorker – Hetmyer could only manage a single. Buttler took a single next ball. Then Hetmyer got another single.
6 runs needed from 3 balls.
Buttler tried to launch Avesh over mid-wicket. Top edge. CAUGHT at short fine leg! Jos Buttler gone for 6 off 7 balls.
Tushar Deshpande walked in. 6 needed from 2 balls. He could only defend the fifth ball. A dot ball!
6 needed from the last ball. Impossible now. Deshpande swung hard. The ball went high. CAUGHT at deep mid-wicket.
LSG won by 2 runs. The Jaipur crowd was stunned. Avesh Khan finished with 2/37, but his wickets in the 18th over turned the match completely.
Match 1: April 10, 2022 – RR’s Narrow Win
- RR 165/6 (20) beat LSG 162/8 (20) by 3 runs
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
The very first meeting between these teams produced a thriller. It was LSG’s inaugural season, and they came agonizingly close to victory.
Jos Buttler smashed 54 off 24 balls to give RR a flying start. Sanju Samson added 32. Shimron Hetmyer remained unbeaten on 26 as RR posted 165/6.
KL Rahul played a captain’s innings for LSG, scoring 68 off 51 balls. He batted through the innings, keeping LSG in the hunt.
LSG needed 11 runs from the final over bowled by Obed McCoy. But McCoy held his nerve, taking two wickets. LSG finished at 162/8.
The 3-run loss haunted LSG all season. They finished third on the points table and had to play the Eliminator instead of Qualifier 1.
Match 2: May 15, 2022 – Chahal’s Masterclass
- RR 178/6 (20) beat LSG 154 (19.3) by 24 runs
- Venue: Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
Both teams were already playoff-bound. This match was about momentum heading into the knockouts.
Shimron Hetmyer starred for RR with 59* off 36 balls. Yashasvi Jaiswal (41) and Devdutt Padikkal (39) also contributed. RR posted a strong 178/6.
Yuzvendra Chahal then destroyed LSG’s batting lineup. He took 4/41 in 4 overs, getting crucial wickets of Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Jason Holder, and Ayush Badoni.
LSG collapsed from a decent position to 154 all out in 19.3 overs. Their lowest total of IPL 2022.
Chahal won Player of the Match for his match-winning spell.
Match 3: April 19, 2023 – LSG’s First Victory
- LSG 155/7 (20) beat RR 145 (18.4) by 10 runs
- Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
After two losses, LSG finally beat RR. This low-scoring thriller at Jaipur showed LSG could defend modest totals.
The pitch was slow and two-paced. Nicholas Pooran’s 32 off 22 balls was the only real momentum for LSG. They crawled to 155/7.
Everyone expected RR to chase this easily at their home ground. But LSG’s bowling was outstanding.
Avesh Khan produced his best performance against his former team – 3/25 in 4 overs. He dismissed Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, and Adam Zampa.
Ravi Bishnoi chipped in with 2/31. RR were bowled out for 145 in 18.4 overs. Jos Buttler (26) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (16) couldn’t get going on the difficult pitch.
LSG defended their lowest total of the season. It proved they had the bowling quality to win even when batting struggled.
Match 4: March 24, 2024 – Samson’s Statement
- RR 196/3 (20) beat LSG 176/5 (20) by 20 runs
- Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Sanju Samson played one of his finest IPL innings. His unbeaten 82 off 52 balls powered RR to 196/3 – their highest total against LSG.
Samson hit 4 fours and 6 sixes. Every shot was pure class. Yashasvi Jaiswal (44 off 35) and Riyan Parag (39* off 18) provided excellent support.
LSG started well in the chase. KL Rahul (39) and Kyle Mayers (51) put on 87 runs for the first wicket.
But Yuzvendra Chahal (2/36) and Ravichandran Ashwin (2/28) strangled the middle overs. LSG managed just 51 runs between overs 11-17.
Nicholas Pooran’s late assault (40* off 21) came too late. LSG finished at 176/5, losing by 20 runs.
Match 5: May 28, 2024 – Buttler Dominates
- RR 197/5 (20) beat LSG 190/6 (19) by 7 wickets
- Venue: Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
This was RR’s most dominant performance in the rivalry. They chased down 191 in just 19 overs with 7 wickets remaining.
Rishabh Pant (58 off 31) and Marcus Stoinis (52 off 35) powered LSG to 190/6. It looked competitive on Lucknow’s flat pitch.
Jos Buttler had other ideas. He smashed 66 off 41 balls with 5 fours and 4 sixes. Yashasvi Jaiswal (43 off 28) gave perfect support at the other end.
Their opening partnership of 109 runs in 11.2 overs sealed the game. RR reached 197/5 in 19 overs.
This remains RR’s biggest victory margin against LSG.
Key Stats & Records
- Highest Individual Score: Sanju Samson 82* (RR, 2024)
- Best Bowling Figures: Yuzvendra Chahal 4/41 (RR, 2022)
- Highest Team Total: RR 197/5 (2024)
- Lowest Team Total: LSG 154 (2022)
- Closest Finish: 2 runs (LSG won, 2025)
Most Runs in Rivalry:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR): 218 runs at 36.33 average
- KL Rahul (LSG): 187 runs at 31.16 average
- Sanju Samson (RR): 176 runs at 58.66 average
Most Wickets:
- Yuzvendra Chahal (RR): 6 wickets at 28.83 average
- Avesh Khan (LSG): 6 wickets at 34.16 average
- Ravi Bishnoi (LSG): 5 wickets at 32.40 average
FAQs
Who has won more matches between LSG and RR?
Rajasthan Royals leads 4-2 in 6 matches. RR won both encounters in 2022 and 2024. LSG secured victories in 2023 and 2025, both being nail-biting finishes.
What is the highest score in LSG vs RR matches?
RR’s 197/5 in 19 overs on May 28, 2024 at Lucknow is the highest score. Jos Buttler (66) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (43) led the chase against LSG’s 190/6.
What was the closest finish between these teams?
LSG won by just 2 runs on April 19, 2025 at Jaipur. They defended 180 as RR finished at 178/5. Avesh Khan defended 9 runs in the final over brilliantly.
Who scored the highest individual score in this rivalry?
Sanju Samson’s 82 not out off 52 balls for RR on March 24, 2024 is the highest individual score. He hit 4 fours and 6 sixes in a match-winning innings.
What is the best bowling performance in LSG vs RR matches?
Yuzvendra Chahal’s 4/41 for RR on May 15, 2022 remains the best bowling figures. He bowled LSG out for 154, helping RR win by 24 runs.
Wrapping Up
This rivalry represents IPL’s new generation. LSG’s entry in 2022 brought fresh competition. Their matches with RR consistently deliver close finishes and individual brilliance.
Both teams invest heavily in young Indian talent. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag for RR. Ayush Badoni and Mohsin Khan for LSG. These youngsters are building IPL’s future.
The tactical battle between captains adds another layer. Sanju Samson’s calculated approach versus Rishabh Pant’s aggressive style creates fascinating contrasts.
Former teammates facing each other adds emotional depth. Avesh Khan bowling to his old RR teammates. Those storylines make every match more compelling.
Five of six matches were decided by margins under 25 runs. No easy victories here. Every run matters. Every wicket changes the game.
As both franchises build their identities, expect this rivalry to grow stronger. The next chapter is being written with every match.
