Rajasthan

Lucknow

Cricket

Indian Premier League 2023

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri feels Riyan Parag’s slow start was the reason for Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) 10-run loss to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at home.

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'The way he played first 8 balls changed the course of the match': Ravi Shastri blames Riyan Parag for Rasjasthan Royals' failed run chase

Sanju Samson's side is sitting pretty at the top of the points table with four wins and two defeats in six matches played thus far. The Royals have earned eight points with a Net Run Rate (NRR) of 1.043.

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IPL 2023 Points Table: Rajasthan Royals continue to be on top despite losing at home, Lucknow Super Giants bag two crucial points

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on April 19 (Wednesday) became the franchise to defend the lowest score in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

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'I am doing something wrong as a captain': KL Rahul's confusing statement after Lucknow Super Giants' win over Rajasthan Royals

KL Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) put up an impressive bowling display to beat table-toppers Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Sawai Man Singh Stadium by 10 runs in a low-scoring encounter on April 19.

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Despite 87-run opening stand, table-toppers RR lose plot in run chase against LSG to lose by 10 runs upon homecoming

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'Watching KL Rahul bat in powerplays is the most boring thing I have ever been through': Former England captain Kevin Pietersen

After Shreyas Iyer got ruled out of action for three to six months due to back injury, there have been calls to include Sanju Samson in the limited-overs side.

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'I believe KL Rahul is far better than Sanju Samson': Virender Sehwag backs LSG skipper ahead of Royals' clash

In the mini auction, Rajasthan Royals (RR) became the first franchise to hand former England skipper Joe Root his maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) contract.

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Watch: Yet to make his IPL debut, Rajasthan Royals’ Joe Root plays helicopter shot in nets

While franchises are still trying to figure out the new impact player rule, Yuzvendra Chahal feels that it has worked out well for Rajasthan Royals (RR) who had a long tail last season.

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'It is a plus point because I am of no use with the bat,' says Yuzvendra Chahal after getting substituted for impact player twice in IPL 2023

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Rajasthan vs Lucknow Full Scorecard

RR vs LSG, Match 26, Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, 19 April 2023 - Info

'The way he played first 8 balls changed the course of the match': Ravi Shastri blames Riyan Parag for Rasjasthan Royals' failed run chase

Match Details

Indian Premier League, 2023

Wed 19 April, 19:30:00 IST

RR, who chose to field

Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Indian Premier League, 2025 On Apr 19

RR
178/5 (20.0 ov)

LSG
180/5 (20.0 ov)

Lucknow Super Giants beat Rajasthan Royals by 2 runs

Indian Premier League, 2024 On Apr 27

LSG
196/5 (20.0 ov)

RR
199/3 (19.0 ov)

Rajasthan Royals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 7 wickets

Indian Premier League, 2024 On Mar 24

RR
193/4 (20.0 ov)

LSG
173/6 (20.0 ov)

Rajasthan Royals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 20 runs

Umpires

Umpire
Jayaraman Madanagopal (IND), Yeshwant Barde (IND) and Bruce Oxenford (AUS)

Referee
Rajiv Seth (IND)

News updates

'The way he played first 8 balls changed the course of the match': Ravi Shastri blames Riyan Parag for Rasjasthan Royals' failed run chase

IPL 2023 Points Table: Rajasthan Royals continue to be on top despite losing at home, Lucknow Super Giants bag two crucial points

'I am doing something wrong as a captain': KL Rahul's confusing statement after Lucknow Super Giants' win over Rajasthan Royals

Despite 87-run opening stand, table-toppers RR lose plot in run chase against LSG to lose by 10 runs upon homecoming

'Watching KL Rahul bat in powerplays is the most boring thing I have ever been through': Former England captain Kevin Pietersen

'I believe KL Rahul is far better than Sanju Samson': Virender Sehwag backs LSG skipper ahead of Royals' clash

Watch: Yet to make his IPL debut, Rajasthan Royals’ Joe Root plays helicopter shot in nets

'It is a plus point because I am of no use with the bat,' says Yuzvendra Chahal after getting substituted for impact player twice in IPL 2023

Rajasthan vs Lucknow Full Scorecard

RR vs LSG, Match 26, Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, 19 April 2023 - Info

'The way he played first 8 balls changed the course of the match': Ravi Shastri blames Riyan Parag for Rasjasthan Royals' failed run chase

Match Details

Indian Premier League, 2023

Wed 19 April, 19:30:00 IST

RR, who chose to field

Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Indian Premier League, 2025 On Apr 19

RR178/5 (20.0 ov)

LSG180/5 (20.0 ov)

Lucknow Super Giants beat Rajasthan Royals by 2 runs

Indian Premier League, 2024 On Apr 27

LSG196/5 (20.0 ov)

RR199/3 (19.0 ov)

Rajasthan Royals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 7 wickets

Indian Premier League, 2024 On Mar 24

RR193/4 (20.0 ov)

LSG173/6 (20.0 ov)

Rajasthan Royals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 20 runs

Umpires

UmpireJayaraman Madanagopal (IND), Yeshwant Barde (IND) and Bruce Oxenford (AUS)

RefereeRajiv Seth (IND)

News updates

'The way he played first 8 balls changed the course of the match': Ravi Shastri blames Riyan Parag for Rasjasthan Royals' failed run chase

IPL 2023 Points Table: Rajasthan Royals continue to be on top despite losing at home, Lucknow Super Giants bag two crucial points

'I am doing something wrong as a captain': KL Rahul's confusing statement after Lucknow Super Giants' win over Rajasthan Royals

Despite 87-run opening stand, table-toppers RR lose plot in run chase against LSG to lose by 10 runs upon homecoming

'Watching KL Rahul bat in powerplays is the most boring thing I have ever been through': Former England captain Kevin Pietersen

'I believe KL Rahul is far better than Sanju Samson': Virender Sehwag backs LSG skipper ahead of Royals' clash

Watch: Yet to make his IPL debut, Rajasthan Royals’ Joe Root plays helicopter shot in nets

'It is a plus point because I am of no use with the bat,' says Yuzvendra Chahal after getting substituted for impact player twice in IPL 2023

RR
178/5 (20.0 ov)

LSG
180/5 (20.0 ov)

LSG
196/5 (20.0 ov)

RR
199/3 (19.0 ov)

RR
193/4 (20.0 ov)

LSG
173/6 (20.0 ov)

Umpire
Jayaraman Madanagopal (IND), Yeshwant Barde (IND) and Bruce Oxenford (AUS)

Referee
Rajiv Seth (IND)