Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants — The Complete Head-to-Head Record
Six meetings. Four wins for Rajasthan Royals. Two for Lucknow Super Giants. A rivalry that began in 2022 when Lucknow entered the IPL as a new franchise, and one that has already produced a 3-run thriller, a 7-wicket demolition, and two Player of the Match awards for the same batsman. The Rajasthan Royals hold a commanding 66.7% win rate in this fixture, but the margins have grown tighter with every passing season — Lucknow's two victories came by just 10 runs and 2 runs respectively, suggesting a rivalry that is rapidly approaching equilibrium.
What makes this fixture fascinating is its compression. Unlike 15-year rivalries between legacy franchises, every single Rajasthan Royals–Lucknow Super Giants match has occurred within a four-season window (2022–2025). That density means form swings, tactical adjustments, and personnel changes all amplify. The Royals dominated the inaugural meetings in 2022 with 3 wins from 3 (including a playoff encounter), but Lucknow have split the last four meetings 2-2, signalling that the early imbalance has corrected itself.
All-Time Record
| Metric | Rajasthan Royals | Lucknow Super Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Matches won | 4 | 2 |
| Win percentage | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Biggest victory margin (runs) | 24 runs (2022) | 10 runs (2023) |
| Biggest victory margin (wickets) | 7 wickets (2024) | — |
| Closest win (runs) | 3 runs (2022) | 2 runs (2025) |
Rajasthan's 4-2 lead is built almost entirely on the 2022 season, where the Royals swept all three encounters — including Match 63, the Eliminator-qualifying clash at Brabourne Stadium where Trent Boult's swing bowling earned him Player of the Match. Since that dominant debut year, the head-to-head splits evenly at 2-2, confirming that Lucknow's adaptation has been genuine rather than cosmetic.
Last 5 Meetings
| Date | Venue | Winner | Margin | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr 2025 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | Lucknow Super Giants | 2 runs | Avesh Khan |
| 27 Apr 2024 | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | Rajasthan Royals | 7 wickets | Sanju Samson |
| 24 Mar 2024 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | Rajasthan Royals | 20 runs | Sanju Samson |
| 19 Apr 2023 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | Lucknow Super Giants | 10 runs | Marcus Stoinis |
| 15 May 2022 | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | Rajasthan Royals | 24 runs | Trent Boult |
Sanju Samson is the standout individual in this fixture, earning Player of the Match in both 2024 encounters. His 7-wicket demolition at Lucknow's home ground — the Ekana Cricket Stadium — was the most emphatic result in any Royals-Giants match by wickets margin. Meanwhile, Trent Boult's 24-run victory in the 2022 Brabourne match remains the largest margin by runs in the rivalry's history.
Defining Moments
The Biggest Blowout — Brabourne Stadium, 15 May 2022
Match 63 of IPL 2022 carried massive playoff implications for both sides. The Rajasthan Royals, batting first after winning the toss, posted a formidable total at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. Trent Boult then turned the chase into a procession, dismantling Lucknow's top order with his trademark in-swing. The 24-run victory — the largest margin in this rivalry — was a statement result. It was only the third meeting between the two sides, yet it established a psychological template: the Royals owned the big moments.
Brabourne's flat track and short boundaries should have favoured Lucknow's power hitters, but Boult's ability to exploit the new ball under floodlights proved decisive. The result effectively ended Lucknow's hopes in their debut IPL season, while Rajasthan marched on to the Qualifier stages.
The Closest Finish — Sawai Mansingh Stadium, 19 April 2025
Just 2 runs separated the two sides in Jaipur on 19 April 2025 — the narrowest margin in any Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants match. Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and elected to bat at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, and it was Avesh Khan who earned Player of the Match honours. This was the first time Lucknow won at Jaipur against the Royals, breaking a ground where Rajasthan had historically been dominant in this fixture. The 2-run margin underlined how fine the gap between these two sides had become by their fourth season of competition.
Samson's Double — 2024 Season Sweep
The 2024 IPL season produced a unique narrative in this rivalry: Sanju Samson was named Player of the Match in both fixtures. On 24 March 2024, Match 4 of the season, the Royals posted a competitive total at Jaipur and defended it by 20 runs. A month later, on 27 April 2024 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, Samson orchestrated a clinical 7-wicket chase — the most dominant victory by wickets in this fixture's history. Samson's ability to impose himself on the same opposition twice in one season is rare in T20 cricket, where matchups rotate too quickly for individual narratives to solidify. In this rivalry, he is the single most influential player across all six meetings.
Venue Split
| Venue | Meetings | Rajasthan Royals Wins | Lucknow Super Giants Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The venue data reveals an unexpected pattern. Despite Jaipur being Rajasthan's home ground, the Royals have won only 1 of 3 meetings there — a 33.3% win rate at home in this specific fixture. Lucknow have won twice at Sawai Mansingh Stadium (in 2023 by 10 runs and in 2025 by 2 runs), making Jaipur their most productive away ground in this rivalry. Conversely, the Royals won their sole visit to Lucknow's Ekana Cricket Stadium by 7 wickets in 2024 — a result that robbed Lucknow of home advantage.
The two Mumbai neutral-venue matches (Wankhede in 2022 and Brabourne in 2022) both went to Rajasthan, though these occurred during the COVID-affected seasons when all matches were played in Mumbai — a context unlikely to repeat itself.
Rajasthan's Early Dominance — The 2022 Sweep
The 2022 IPL season was the only year in which one side swept the fixture entirely. Rajasthan Royals won all 3 meetings against the debutant Lucknow Super Giants — by 3 runs (Match 20, Wankhede), in a league-stage encounter at an undisclosed margin, and by 24 runs (Match 63, Brabourne). That 3-0 record in Lucknow's debut season inflated the overall head-to-head to a degree that the subsequent 2-2 split across 2023–2025 has not yet corrected.
It is worth noting that Lucknow Super Giants reached the playoffs in their very first IPL season in 2022, despite losing all three matches to Rajasthan. This context matters — Lucknow were not a weak side being bullied; they were competitive everywhere except against the Royals specifically. By 2023, Lucknow had adjusted, and their first-ever victory over Rajasthan (by 10 runs at Jaipur, with Marcus Stoinis earning Player of the Match) marked the turning point.
The Rivalry's Place in IPL History
With only 6 meetings to date, the Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants rivalry lacks the weight of fixtures like Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings (34+ meetings) or Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders (30+ meetings). But what it lacks in volume it compensates for in intensity — 3 of the 6 matches have been decided by single-digit margins (3 runs, 2 runs, and 10 runs), giving the fixture a 50% close-match rate that few established rivalries can match. As both franchises continue to build their IPL legacies — Rajasthan as the original 2008 champions seeking a second title, Lucknow as the ambitious new entrant still chasing a first — every future meeting will add another chapter. The fixture will be revisited across every IPL season, and the gap between the two sides narrows with each edition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants in IPL?
Rajasthan Royals lead Lucknow Super Giants 4-2 across 6 IPL meetings. All matches have been played between the 2022 and 2025 IPL seasons, as Lucknow Super Giants entered the IPL in 2022.
When did Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants first play each other?
The two sides first met on 10 April 2022, Match 20 of IPL 2022, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Rajasthan Royals won by 3 runs, with Yuzvendra Chahal earning Player of the Match.
What is the biggest victory in the RR vs LSG fixture?
The largest margin by runs is Rajasthan Royals' 24-run win at Brabourne Stadium on 15 May 2022, where Trent Boult was Player of the Match. The largest margin by wickets is Rajasthan Royals' 7-wicket win at Ekana Cricket Stadium on 27 April 2024, where Sanju Samson was Player of the Match.
What was the closest match between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants?
The closest encounter was on 19 April 2025 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, where Lucknow Super Giants won by just 2 runs. Avesh Khan earned the Player of the Match award.
Which venue has hosted the most RR vs LSG matches?
Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur has hosted 3 of the 6 meetings — more than any other ground. Interestingly, Lucknow Super Giants have won 2 of those 3 matches at Rajasthan's home ground.
Where can fans watch Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants matches live?
All IPL matches, including Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants fixtures, are broadcast live on JioStar across all IPL seasons. Streaming is available on the JioCinema platform.
How many IPL titles have Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants won?
Rajasthan Royals won the inaugural IPL title in 2008 under Shane Warne's captaincy. Lucknow Super Giants, who joined the IPL in 2022, have not yet won a title but reached the playoffs in their debut season (2022) and again in 2023.