Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants, 26th Match - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

Series: Indian Premier League 2023 Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur Date & Time: Apr 19, 07:30 PM LOCAL

Marcus Stoinis has picked two wickets © BCCI/IPL

Even as LSG were handicapped with an additional fielder inside the ring in the last over, Avesh Khan held his nerves to help his side to a 10-run win in a contest where they always seemed to be behind the eight ball. Avesh returned three wickets but it was Stonis's all-round effort that stood out in LSG's fourth win of the season. The all-rounder backed up his 16-ball 21 with bowling returns of 2 for 28. Despite the loss in their first Jaipur game, Rajasthan Royals continue to top the points table. However, LSG are only marginally behind at the moment.

2 WICKETS IN 2 BALLS Devdutt Padikkal edges to the 'keeper, Dhruv Jurel caught at long on. Has Avesh Khan ended the contest? 14 needed in 2 balls!

Despite getting hit for a six, Naveen ul Haq has bowled a terrific penultimate over. 19 needed off the last over now!

After three excellent overs, Marcus Stonis gets smashed for three boundaries in his final over by Devdutt Padikkal.29 needed in the last two overs.Rajasthan Royals have made it tough for themselves, but can they win it from here?

Buttler OUT!Second wicket for Marcus Stoinis! What a fine all-round performance this has been! Anyone else underplaying the role of 'bits-and-pieces- cricketers?

have come with him holing out to deep of pace-off balls.

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TOSS: Rajasthan Royals have won the toss and elected to field. Jason Holder has come in place of Adam Zampa.

Teams:

Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c/wk), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jason Holder, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal

Lucknow Super Giants (Playing XI): KL Rahul (c), Kyle Mayers, Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Ayush Badoni, Naveen-ul-Haq, Avesh Khan, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Ravi Bishnoi

Lucknow Super Giants Subs: Amit Mishra, Jaydev Unadkat, Krishnappa Gowtham, Prerak Mankad, Daniel Sams

Rajasthan Royals Subs: Devdutt Padikkal, Murugan Ashwin, Donavon Ferreira, Navdeep Saini, Akash Vasisht

While we wait for the toss to begin, you can check out our match preview for the game: Royals brace for homecoming after confident start

BUILD UP:

Hello and welcome to Match 26 of the Indian Premier League 2023, set to be played between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants, in Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium, which is to host its maiden game this season. Nonetheless, despite not playing at their (first) home ground so far this season, Royals have topped the points table with some convincing performances, with both bat and ball. The conditions are unlikely to favour spinners as much, and might have to opt out of their three-spinner ploy.

But there are ample resources in their team to cover for all conditions. So does Lucknow Super Giants, who have had a decent start - but would want to improve on their performances.

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