RR vs LSG Head To Head has been a one-sided affair since Lucknow Super Giants entered the IPL in 2022.
Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants have faced each other 7 times, with RR winning 5 matches and LSG managing just 2 victories. No match between them has ended without a result, and every contest has produced a clear winner.
RR hold the highest total in this fixture with 199, while LSG have reached 196. The rivalry has also produced standout individual numbers, including 229 runs by the leading batter and 8 wickets by the top bowler.
With RR leading 5-2, LSG need to turn things around quickly to level the battle.
RR vs LSG Head To Head Record
The overall numbers show how RR have dominated this rivalry from the start.
| Stat | RR | LSG |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 7 | 7 |
| Wins | 5 | 2 |
| Losses | 2 | 5 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Team Total | 199 | 196 |
| Lowest Team Total | 144 | 119 |
The head-to-head record confirms that Rajasthan Royals have controlled this fixture across four IPL seasons. RR have won five out of seven meetings, giving them a strong 71% win rate.
LSG’s two wins both came in Jaipur, which makes it the only venue where Lucknow have tasted success against the Royals. With no abandoned matches, every contest has delivered a result.
Results Between RR and LSG
Recent meetings show how momentum has shifted season by season in this rivalry.
| Year | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rajasthan Royals | Won by 40 runs |
| 2025 | Lucknow Super Giants | Won by 2 runs |
| 2024 | Rajasthan Royals | Won by 7 wickets |
| 2024 | Rajasthan Royals | Won by 20 runs |
| 2023 | Lucknow Super Giants | Won by 10 runs |
| 2022 | Rajasthan Royals | Won by 24 runs |
| 2022 | Rajasthan Royals | Won by 3 runs |
RR won both meetings in 2022, LSG broke through with a 10-run win in 2023, and then RR came back to sweep both fixtures in 2024, including an away win at Lucknow. LSG grabbed a last-ball thriller in 2025, but RR responded with a dominant 40-run victory in the 2026 encounter.
Major Records in RR vs LSG Rivalry
This fixture has already produced some impressive milestones despite being a relatively new matchup.
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Highest RR Team Total | 199/3 (2024, Lucknow) |
| Highest LSG Team Total | 196/5 (2024, Lucknow) |
| Lowest LSG Total | 119/10 (2026, Lucknow) |
| Lowest RR Total | 144/6 (2023, Jaipur) |
| Highest Individual Score | 82* by Sanju Samson (RR) |
| Most Runs | 229 by Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) |
| Most Wickets | 8 by Trent Boult (RR) |
| Best Bowling Figures | 4/41 by Yuzvendra Chahal (RR) |
The records show that RR have been the dominant force in batting and bowling across this rivalry. Both the highest and lowest team totals involve memorable moments, with the 2024 Lucknow match producing the biggest scores and the 2026 encounter recording LSG’s lowest ever total against RR.
Sanju Samson holds the highest individual score, while Yuzvendra Chahal’s 4/41 in the very first meeting in 2022 remains the best bowling performance in this fixture.
Leading Wicket Takers in RR vs LSG Matches
Bowlers have made crucial contributions in deciding the outcome of this rivalry.
| Player | Team | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Trent Boult | RR | 8 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | RR | 6 |
| Avesh Khan | LSG | 6 |
| Jofra Archer | RR | 5 |
| Sandeep Sharma | RR | 4 |
Trent Boult leads all bowlers in this rivalry with 8 wickets across five matches, including his famous last-over defence in the very first RR vs LSG match in 2022.
Yuzvendra Chahal and Avesh Khan are tied on 6 wickets each. Chahal’s 4/41 earned him the Player of the Match in the inaugural meeting between these sides.
Jofra Archer added to his tally with a match-winning 3/20 in the IPL 2026 encounter at Lucknow.
Top Run Scorers in RR vs LSG Matches
Some batters have consistently performed well whenever these two teams meet.
| Player | Team | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | RR | 229 |
| Sanju Samson | RR | 200 |
| KL Rahul | LSG | 183 |
| Deepak Hooda | LSG | 162 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | RR | 120 |
Yashasvi Jaiswal leads all scorers with 229 runs across seven innings and has been RR’s most consistent performer in this fixture.
Sanju Samson follows with 200 runs at an impressive average of 66.67, including the highest individual score of 82* in this rivalry.
KL Rahul leads Lucknow Super Giants batters with 183 runs, while Deepak Hooda’s 162 runs, including a crucial 59 in the 2024 Lucknow game, makes him their second most productive batter in this matchup.
Conclusion: RR vs LSG Head To Head Stands At 5-2 In Favour of Rajasthan Till IPL 2026
After 7 matches, Rajasthan Royals hold a clear advantage over Lucknow Super Giants with 5 wins against just 2 defeats. RR have dominated this fixture across every venue, including LSG’s home ground in Lucknow.
RR own the highest team total and the most prolific individual performances in this rivalry. LSG’s two wins have both come in tight finishes at Jaipur, showing they can compete when conditions favour them. With the gap at 5-2, Lucknow will need a strong run of results in future meetings to close the distance and make this rivalry more competitive.
