Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals Timeline & Head-to-Head

The rivalry between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants has developed into a compelling storyline in the IPL, especially as the 2026 season reaches its climax. With RR holding a 3-2 edge in their head-to-head matches since 2023, and LSG still chasing their first IPL title, every encounter carries extra weight.

Head-to-head matches (IPL 2023-2025): 5 matches: RR 3 wins, LSG 2 wins ·
Latest match result (IPL 2026): RR beat LSG by 7 wickets on 2026-05-18 ·
Rajasthan Royals IPL titles: 1 (2008) ·
Lucknow Super Giants IPL titles: 0

Five years of head-to-head data, one pattern: Rajasthan Royals have dominated the matchup, but Lucknow Super Giants have kept every game close.

Has Lucknow Super Giants won the IPL?

Lucknow Super Giants trophy record

• LSG has never won the IPL title since joining the league in 2022 (ESPNcricinfo).
• They have not qualified for a single final in their three seasons so far.

How many IPL finals have LSG played?

• Zero. LSG’s best finish was playoffs in 2023 and 2024, but they fell short of the title match.

What this means: LSG’s lack of a title makes each season a search for first glory, adding pressure to their campaign.

Can Rajasthan Royals still qualify?

Rajasthan Royals playoff scenarios in 2026

• As of May 20, 2026, RR’s qualification fate is in their own hands. According to ESPNcricinfo, if RR beat Mumbai Indians in their final league match, they reach 16 points and qualify regardless of other results.
• If RR lose to MI, they would need multiple other results to go their way and net run rate would come into play (ESPNcricinfo).

How many matches left for RR?

• One league match remains: against Mumbai Indians. Cricbuzz confirmed that RR would qualify with a win in that game.

The implication: RR’s playoff fate is in their own hands, a position many teams envy.

Is Lucknow Super Giants eliminated?

LSG elimination scenario for IPL 2026

• After the 2026 loss to RR, LSG’s playoff chances are slim. ESPNcricinfo reported that LSG must win all remaining matches and hope other results favor them.
• Mathematical qualification is still possible, but the team’s net run rate has taken a hit.

Mathematical qualification possibilities for LSG

• LSG can still reach 14 points if they win their last two games, but they would need several other teams to lose specific matches.

The catch: LSG’s path is narrow but not closed, keeping their mathematical hope alive.

Has Rajasthan Royals won the IPL Cup?

Rajasthan Royals IPL trophy history

• Yes, RR won the IPL in 2008 under captain Shane Warne (Rajasthan Royals official site).
• They have played three finals: 2008 (won), 2013 (lost to MI), and 2022 (lost to GT).

How many titles has RR won?

• One IPL title. They are one of five teams with at least one championship.

The pattern: RR’s single title contrasts with their finals appearances, making them a team that often contends but rarely wins.

Which team has 0 trophies in IPL?

List of IPL teams without titles

• Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings, Lucknow Super Giants, and Gujarat Titans have zero IPL titles (ESPNcricinfo).
• The five teams with at least one title: Chennai Super Kings (5), Mumbai Indians (5), Kolkata Knight Riders (3), Rajasthan Royals (1), and Sunrisers Hyderabad (1).

What this means: LSG joins a group of teams under constant scrutiny to break their trophy drought.

Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals timeline today

Scorecard RR vs LSG 2026

• 64th match, Jaipur, 2026-05-18: RR 225/3 (20 overs) beat LSG 220/5 (20 overs) by 7 wickets. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 93 off 38 balls (India Today).
• 32nd match, Lucknow, 2026: RR 159/6 (20 overs) beat LSG 119 all out (18 overs) by 40 runs (Cricbuzz).

Key moments in the latest match

• LSG posted 220/5, with a strong opening partnership. RR’s chase was led by Sooryavanshi’s 93, and they reached the target with 14 balls to spare.

This match underlined RR’s batting depth and LSG’s struggle to defend a high total.

What is the RR vs LSG match scorecard table?

Head-to-head results table (2023-2026)

Five matches across four seasons, one clear advantage for Rajasthan.

The implication: Rajasthan has won three of the last four meetings, and both of LSG’s wins came by narrow margins. The rivalry is competitive, but RR holds the momentum.

“Rajasthan’s victory over Lucknow left their qualification fate in their own hands.”

— ESPNcricinfo

“RR would qualify irrespective of other results if they beat MI and reached 16 points.”

— Cricbuzz

For Rajasthan Royals, the path to the playoffs is clear: win against Mumbai Indians, or rely on a complex net-run-rate equation. For Lucknow Super Giants, the margin for error has evaporated. The rivalry continues, but the stakes in 2026 are higher than ever.

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