IPL 2024, LSG Vs RR Highlights: Samson-Jurel Twin Fifties Take Rajasthan To Commaning Win 

LSG vs RR Live Score: Goodnight, folks!

So, Ekana has witnessed another clinical performance from Sanju Samson and his boys. The home team was on high after two consecutive wins against CSK, but RR were too hot to handle today.  LSG are still at the fourth position though, while RR are just looking class apart and are ruling the points table with 16 points. 

That's a wrap up from our side as well. It was indeed a super Saturday and we will be back with our entertaining Live Blog for Sunday double-header. Till then, this is Aashay Chopade signing off on behalf of Anurag Dasgupta and our dedicated OneCricket family. Goodbye!

LSG vs RR Player Of The Match: Sanju Samson!

Sanju Samson is the Player of the Match! It was a well-paced knock from the RR skipper and this unbeaten knock of 71 off 33 balls is surely one of his finest in the IPL. T20 World Cup ticket is waiting...😉

LSG vs RR Live Score: Match Summary!

The Rajasthan Royals juggernaut continues to march on! They have moved to 16 points with this win and are just one victory away from getting that Q ahead of their name. Sanju called it right at the toss and was confident of chasing the target with a gun-bowling attack and in-form batters in his arsenal.

It has been a season of 200-plus scores but RR showed that if you have quality in your bowling ranks, you can keep teams under 200. Trent Boult and Sandeep Sharma set the tone, but KL and Hooda got going and scored their respective fifties. However, the death-bowling was brilliant and LSG were eventually restricted to 196. In reply, RR got off to a brisk start but lost three wickets in quick succession to put themselves in a bit of trouble. That is where Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel got together and the duo stitched an unbeaten stand of 121 to take RR home with one over to spare. Their perfect record on the road continues...

LSG vs RR Live Score: Sanju Samson Finishes Off In Style!

Captain Sanju Samson Does An MS Dhoni! Hits the winning six and is absolutely pumped up!!! What a statement from RR skipper and this Rajasthan unit is notching up one victory after another with class and flair. Samson remains unbeaten on 71 off 33 balls and with Dhruv Jurel firing too, they have ticked another important box with this comprehensive win. That celebration from Sanju Samson after hitting the winning six speaks a lot about what it means to him.

LSG vs RR Live Score: Fifty Up For Young Dhruv Jurel! 

The young wicketkeeper batter has finally done justice to his immense talent. A fluent knock this and it is his first fifty in IPL. This Rajasthan unit is looking unstoppable...

LSG vs RR Live Score: This Is What The World Was Waiting For, Sanju! 🔥

Innovation from Chettan!!!!

Sanju Samson gets to his fifty with a six! The man has finally started to deliver under pressure and with this fifty, he has more or less sealed the win for Rajasthan. Also, a ticket for that prestigious flight to USA & Caribbean.

LSG vs RR Live Score: Good Economy Or Wickets, What LSG Needed Today?

Krunal Pandya bowled another economical spell, but LSG probably needed more!

LSG vs RR Live Score: Samson Is Turning On The Heat Now!

4,4,6 - Sanju Samson destroys Ravi Bishnoi! It was supposed to be a make or break over and Sanju Samson has made sure that his team take a big step towards another impressive victory. Just 37 needed now off 24 balls!

LSG vs RR Live Score: Last Throw Of Dice From KL, Brings Back Bishnoi!

RR just need 55 off 30 balls! LSG did well with three quick wickets after a brisk start for Rajasthan but Samson and Jurel have batted beautifully to take RR to safer shores here. KL Rahul now need his frontline spinner to strike!

LSG vs RR Live Score: Yash Thakur, What Have You Done?

Yash Thakur drops a catch of Dhruv Jurel at short third man! LSG need to take these chances as RR are well and truly back in the run-chase with both Samson and Dhruv Jurel looking quite comfortable.

LSG vs RR Live Score: Dhruv Jurel is looking in brilliant touch!

He has hit some beautiful boundaries in this little knock. It is all building very nicely for the youngman, he has not got enough chances to show his skills this season, but is surely looking like a man on mission today.

LSG vs RR Live Score: Can Captain Samson Take Rajasthan Home?

Sanju Samson has shown great maturity this season, something that has not been his strength over the years. The World Cup selection is just around the corner, and a match-winning knock here will do wonders for him.

LSG vs RR Live Score: No Country For Old Men!

The wily old fox does the trick in his fourth ball. He gets the better of Riyan Parag, the man who has been delivering under pressure for RR this season. A big, big wicket this and from 60-0, RR have been reduced to 78-3!

LSG vs RR Live Score: 41-Year-Old Mishraji Is Ready To Roll!

Amit Mishra is ready to bowl his first over of IPL 2024! He comes in as an Impact Player in place of Quinton de Kock. Can he waive his magic?

LSG vs RR Live Score: The Man With The Golden Arm Strikes, Yashasvi Falls!

First delivery for Stoinis, and he gets the big wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal. Stoinis could not deliver with the bat today, but with this wicket he has surely brought his team back in the game. 

LSG vs RR Live Score: And....Yash Thakur Knocks Over Dangerous Buttler!

Finally a breakthrough for LSG! A low full toss this, and honestly, it was not a ball that Buttler is expected to miss. However, the dashing opener gets a bit more across the line that he should have and ended up showing his leg stump and which gets knocked over.

LSG vs RR Live Score: LSG Need To Find A Breakthrough Here!

The dynamic duo of Buttler and Yashasvi are on it again! The 50 is up and both are looking on great touch. If LSG want to win this game, they need to find ways to get regular wickets, or things might drift away quite quickly.

LSG vs RR Live Score: Jos Buttler And Ramp Shots - A Never-Ending Love Story!

LSG vs RR Live Score: Yashasvi Ain't Backing Down!

Six and four to make his intentions clear! Stand and deliver stuff from the southpaw and Matt Henry has been pumped for 13 runs in the first over despite some help off the deck.

LSG vs RR Live Score: There is Some Spice In This Ekana Pitch!

Matt Henry bowls a lovely nip-backer, it cuts Buttler into half. No damage done though, but RR batters need to be careful.

LSG vs RR Live Score: All Set For The Run-Chase!

The dynamic duo of Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal are out in the middle. Matt Henry is ready with the new ball. Let's roll....

LSG Vs RR Live Score: Injury updates!

Krunal Pandya has a hamstring, and was hobbling while going back to pavilion. RR has also been jolted with Jos Buttler having a split webbing.

LSG Vs RR Live Score: LSG score 196/5

Finally a game where 200 hasn't been scored. A welcome sight for the bowlers. But this has been some comeback by the RR bowlers. At one stage, KL Rahul and Deepak Hooda had all the plans and momentum to help LSG score in excess of 200, but the brilliance of Sandeep Sharma has stopped them at 196/5.

LSG with a brilliant fightback after the wicket of de Kock and Marcus Stoinis. KL missed out on a well-deserving ton and Deepak Hooda slammed a brilliant fifty. RR do have the batters to chase it down. Can they achieve the target? Join us in 15 minutes.

Good comeback deliveries from Sandeep Sharma. Three deliveries gone and LSG need 8 more runs to reach 200.

LSG Vs RR Live Score: What will happen in last over??

Boundary to start the final over. Slower shorter ball and Krunal Pandya guides it for a boundary. Can they breach the 200-run mark??

LSG Vs RR Live Score: Well executed plan for KL 😎

LSG Vs RR Live Score: No century for KL 🥲

KL Rahul was looking so good, but he has to depart for a well-compiled 76 off 48. Avesh with a brilliant leg-cutter as KL fails to get any power on it and finds the man at third man. He looks disappointed and why not. A hundred was certainly on the cards.

LSG Vs RR Live Score: STAT ATTACK 👊

Sandeep Sharma has completed 200 T20 wickets. A phenomenal achievement by Sandeep Sharma. Certainly the most underrated Indian bowler going around.

LSG Vs RR Live Score: POORAN FAILS!

A rare failure for Nicholas Pooran. He could have been the difference between a 220 total and a 200 one. RR have struck gold and Sandeep Sharma has got the wicket once again. A well directed short ball and Pooran finds the fielder in the deep. Slower delivery does the trick.

LSG Vs RR Live Score: Hundred on the cards? 👀

5 overs still left and KL Rahul is batting magnificently well at 71. Enough time to get to the three-figure mark. C'mon KL...

LSG Vs RR Live Score; Felt cute, might not delete it 🤪

RR certainly have the best admin.

LSG Vs RR Live Score: How much total is a safe total? 🤔

6 overs left, a set KL Rahul in the middle and a destructive Nicky P has joined him. LSG should target at-least 220. Anything less and RR will easily fancy their chances.

LSG Vs RR Live Score: Hooda departs, Ash Anna strikes!!!

Commentators curse has struck again. Just when we were praising Hooda for his mature innings, he plays a rash shot and the fielder at wide long-on takes a really good catch. But nonetheless, a sublime knock from the LSG batter.

LSG Vs RR Live Score: Now Hoods slams majestic fifty!

An innings under immense pressure. Deepak Hooda has now played two gem of an innings, and that too back-to-back. First against CSK and now against RR. The job is still not done yet, can he get a big score??

LSG Vs RR Live Score: Klaasyyy KL!

4,4 ! 100 partnership up between KL Rahul and Deepak Hooda. Suddenly LSG are going in at 10.2 runs per over. Another 200+ loading??

LSG Vs RR Live Score: Fifty up for Kamal Lajawab Rahul 😍

He has been in sublime form as of late. KL Rahul brings up yet another fifty in IPL 2024 and claims his stake for a spot in the T20 World Cup squad. An innings of high-quality under immense pressure.

LSG Vs RR Live Score: That's how things can turn!

Stoinis, the man who scored a century in the last game was dismissed for duck. He was on cloud nine against CSK, but Sandeep Sharma's class has once again brought him down. By the way, it was an unplayable ball..

LSG Vs RR Live Score: KL reaches another milestone 😎

4,000 runs as opener in IPL. He has been phenomenal in the cash-rich league and has done wonders for every team that he has played for. Way to go...

LSG Vs RR Live Score: What are you doing, Avesh?

6 followed by a 4 for KL Rahul. The march is on for a big total. Avesh has lost the plot and KL Rahul has pressed the accelerator. Is Avesh the weak link for RR?

LSG Vs RR Live Score: Adab se wicket liya hai!!

LSG Vs RR Live Score: How did that miss the stumps? 😱

Sandeep Sharma bowled the perfect dipping length ball as KL Rahul shuffled across and failed to get a bat on it. The ball somehow, somehow missed the off-stump. Marginally short of yet another wicket.

LSG Vs RR Live Score: Some respite for LSG Batters!

They have started slowly, and have only added 36 runs in 5 overs. However, the last over fetched them two boundaries, which should help the LSG team kick-start their momentum.

LSG Vs RR Live Score: Boult silences QDK 😱

Avesh comes into the attack! Free runs for LSG? 🤔

LSG Vs RR Live Score: Here's how Boult foxed QDK!

LSG Vs RR Live Score: LSG in deep trouble!

The ball is moving quite a bit and the LSG batters have found it hard to score. Seems like this may not be a 200+ wicket.

LSG Vs RR Live Score: What a ball, what a bowler!! 😱

Stoinis was batting so well, a couple of days ago, but he has been undone by a pearler from Sandeep Sharma. In-swinging delivery and it goes onto knock over the stumps. Sandeep is delighted and why not? He is in the form of his life..

LSG Vs RR Live Score: Boult  'Almost' gets Stoinis 😅

Swinging delivery coming back in. The ball hits Stoinis on his pads, but it was going down the leg. Lucky escape...

LSG Vs RR Live Score: KNOCKED HIM OVER!!!!

Trent Boult and his love for taking wickets in the first over itself. We did mention how Boult dominated de Kock in previous matches. He gets an inside-edge and the stumps are shattered. Just the start RR needed.

LSG Vs RR Live Score: Boundary to start the innings!!

Boundaries everywhere! That has been the trend in this IPL. Full and wide, De Kock throws his bat at it and the outside-edge flies past the slip cordon. A lucky boundary to start the proceedings.

LSG Vs RR Live Score: We are set for the clash to begin!

The umpires are out, the two teams are out, the fans are ready. So grab popcorns, sit on your couch and enjoy this roller-coaster ride. Trent Boult to start the proceedings.

Just 5 minutes left for the start of play. Are we going to witness another score in excess of 200? This has been the trend in the last few matches. No total is safe in this IPL, and we witnessed it yesterday in the KKR-PBKS match.

LSG Vs RR Live Score: Here's what happened at toss

LSG Vs RR Live Score: Playing XIs of both teams 😎

LSG - Quinton de Kock, Lokesh Rahul (c and wk), Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Matt Henry, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Yash Ravisingh Thakur

RR - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (c and wk), Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal

LSG Vs RR Live Score: Will LSG miss Mayank Yadav?

Mayank has been their biggest superstar, and his absence can be seen the way LSG have bowled in the last couple of matches. The bowlers can't put their foot wrong when you are up against Buttler and Jaiswal.

For all the followers of OneCricket, the Mumbai Vs Delhi game is still on. MI still need 77 off 27 balls. Tilak Varma is their last hope now. Switch tabs to follow the Live Blog of that game as well.

LSG Vs RR Live Score: Key team changes 🤔

Interestingly, RR are going in with the same team that defeated Mumbai Indians. LSG, too, are going in with the exact playing XI which thrashed the mighty CSK. So, that means, no Mayank Yadav...

LSG Vs RR Live Score: Toss updates!

RR won the toss and as stated before the toss winning team has elected to bowl first. Chase is the way to win in IPL 2024.

LSG Vs RR Live Score: Win the toss and....??

Good batting surface on offer, so win the toss and bowl first. Both LSG and RR love to chase, and will most probable stick to their favourite thing. Let's see. Toss to take place shortly

LSG Vs RR Live Score: The stage is set!!!!!

The lights are on, stage is set for a scintillating contest. Who will come out on top?? LSG Vs RR - A mouth-watering clash awaits us.

LSG Vs RR Live Score: Boult holds the key at top!

Boult has had a phenomenal record Vs both KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock. In-fact, he has dismissed de Kock 4 times in T20s, with the southpaw only averaging 13.

LSG Vs RR Live Score: Here's the points table

As seen, RR have one foot in the playoffs. A win over LSG and they'll qualify easily. For LSG, they are still in a good position, but a loss will severely hamper their chances, considering that other teams are also lurking closely.

LSG Vs RR Live Score: Ekana stadium pitch report

If the earlier matches at the venue are anything to go by, then expect a good batting track on offer. The Ekana surface has something to offer for everyone, and the average score this season has been 176. The pacers, as witnessed in last couple of matches will be useful and the batters will also enjoy stroke-play.

LSG Vs RR Live Score: What's the convo all about? 🤔

LSG Vs RR Live Score: Interesting fact!

This is the first time RR are playing at the Ekana stadium. Not an easy place to play if you are an away team, but RR do have the resources to pummel the LSG team in their own backyard. Should be an interesting contest.

LSG Vs RR Live Score: Head to head stats!

Matches played - 4

RR won - 3

LSG won - 1

LSG Vs RR Live Score: Ground stats at Ekana in IPL 2024

Matches- 4

Batting first - won 2

Batting second - won 2

LSG Vs RR Live Score: Nawaabo ki team hai taiyar 😍

LSG Vs RR Live Score: Elaan-e-Jang from RR

Team Previews

Rajasthan Royals

RR are having the time of their life in IPL 2024. The team has won 7 out of 8 matches and have almost sealed their place in the playoffs. Led by a supreme leader in Sanju Samson, the team has done well, barring the match they lost against GT. The opening pair is flying high, the middle-order is clicking and the bowlers have been exceptional.

The form of Yashasvi Jaiswal was the only question mark, but he came back to form Vs MI, when he smashed a scintillating century. All the bases are covered for RR, now can they achieve their goals and win the IPL?

Team Previews

Lucknow Super Giants

The Lucknow team is looking compact at the moment. The batting has started to click, when KL Rahul and Marcus Stoinis perform, LSG look a different unit altogether. In their last match, LSG were down and out, but Stoinis pulled out a rabit from the hat and slammed a stunning ton to take them home past CSK.

The bowling is a cause of concern, but the likely return of Mayank Yadav will boost their confidence. Another win and they'll strengthen their place in top-4.

The race to the playoff is heating up, and things are looking quite busy in the points table. While Rajasthan Royals are sitting at the top of the summit, the other teams are fighting for the remaining 9 slots. One of those teams is Lucknow Super Giants, who started slow in the tournament, but have crawled their way into the top-4. However, with a busy IPL schedule, LSG cannot affor a slip up. In their home den, they boast a strong record, but can they stop the juggernaut of RR, who look undefeatable at the moment.

Join me, Anurag Dasgupta, and my buddy, Aashay Chopade, as we walk you through this high-intensity game. The Nawabs of Lucknow to take on the Royals of Rajasthan.