LSG vs RR Match 32 Preview: Pant's LSG Host Parag's Royals at Ekana — Live

Lucknow Super Giants take on Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026 Match 32 at BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow — a fixture that could swing the playoff math. With Rishabh Pant captaining Lucknow Super Giants and Riyan Parag leading Rajasthan Royals, we cover the pitch, predicted XIs, key battles, Dream11 captain picks and our prediction.

Match Overview

Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals — IPL 2026 Match 32 Venue: BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow Date: See the IPL 2026 schedule for exact start time. Broadcast: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar (free mobile).

Points table context

As of 22 April 2026, Punjab Kings sit atop the table, with RCB, RR and SRH chasing them. Bottom half: DC, MI, GT, CSK, LSG and KKR are all fighting for the remaining playoff slots. For live math, see our IPL 2026 points table and mid-season analysis.

Lucknow Super Giants form

Under Rishabh Pant, Lucknow Super Giants feature Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, Mayank Yadav, Mitchell Marsh. For their bowling depth, see IPL 2026 best bowling attack mid-season.

Rajasthan Royals form

Rajasthan Royals under Riyan Parag bring Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Ravindra Jadeja, Trent Boult to the table. For how their middle order stacks up, browse our team squad analysis hub.

Pitch report — BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Balanced pitch, spin purchase in the middle. Ekana pitch report.

Key battles

1. Rishabh Pant vs Ravi Bishnoi — decides the powerplay shape.
2. Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Ravi Bishnoi — top-order anchor vs new-ball specialist.
3. Spin overs 8–14 — read our IPL 2026 spin vs pace data for the league-wide picture.

Predicted XIs

Lucknow Super Giants

1. Rishabh Pant (c)
2. Nicholas Pooran
3. Mayank Yadav
4. Mitchell Marsh
5. Ravi Bishnoi

Rajasthan Royals

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal
2. Riyan Parag (c)
3. Ravindra Jadeja
4. Trent Boult
5. Ravi Bishnoi

Head-to-head

Check our Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals all-time comparison for the career win-loss math.

Dream11 captain picks

1. Rishabh Pant — high-volume runs floor.
2. Yashasvi Jaiswal — opposition top-order specialist.
3. Mayank Yadav — differential play.

For method: Dream11 captain picks strategy.

Prediction

Slight edge to Lucknow Super Giants on current form. The toss — and dew — will decide it.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals Match 32?

See our live IPL 2026 schedule for the latest date-time.

Where is Match 32 being played?

BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.

Who are the captains?

Rishabh Pant for Lucknow Super Giants; Riyan Parag for Rajasthan Royals.

Where can I watch the match live?

Star Sports Network (TV) and JioHotstar (streaming, free mobile).

Who should I pick as Dream11 captain?

Rishabh Pant or Yashasvi Jaiswal — see captain-picks strategy.

The takeaway

Bookmark the IPL 2026 points table, live schedule, and Dream11 tools. CricJosh refreshes every hub after every match.