CricketMAN2 brings you a simple recap of an exciting IPL 2026 match between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants. The match was played at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow on April 22, where Rajasthan Royals secured a strong 40-run win.
Match Result
| Match | RR vs LSG |
|---|---|
| RR Score | 159 |
| LSG Score | 119 (18 overs) |
| Result | RR won by 40 runs |
Rajasthan Royals defended their total well and controlled the match from start to finish.
Jadeja’s Viral Celebration Moment
Ravindra Jadeja created a big moment during the match when he dismissed Nicholas Pooran.
After taking the wicket, Jadeja pointed towards his pocket in celebration. This gesture quickly went viral and became a major talking point among fans. Later, Jadeja clarified that it was just a fun and spontaneous reaction.
RR Batting: Recovery After Early Collapse
Rajasthan Royals had a tough start and lost early wickets in the powerplay.
| Situation | Score |
|---|---|
| Early Collapse | 77/5 |
Ravindra Jadeja then played a key role by scoring 43 not out off 29 balls. He focused on building the innings and taking the team to a safe total.
Shubham Dubey supported him with 19 not out. Both added an important 49-run partnership in the final overs.
| Player | Runs |
|---|---|
| Ravindra Jadeja | 43* |
| Shubham Dubey | 19* |
Their effort helped RR reach 159, which proved enough on this pitch.
LSG Chase: Early Collapse Hurts
Lucknow Super Giants struggled from the start.
| Key Early Wickets | Score |
|---|---|
| Rishabh Pant | 0 |
| Aiden Markram | 0 |
Mitchell Marsh tried to fight back with 55 runs, but he did not get support from other batters.
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| Player | Runs |
|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh | 55 |
The rest of the batting lineup failed under pressure and LSG were bowled out for 119.
RR Bowling Performance
Rajasthan Royals bowlers delivered a strong performance to defend the total.
| Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|
| Jofra Archer | 3/20 |
| Nandre Burger | 2 wickets |
| Brijesh Sharma | 2 wickets |
The bowlers kept pressure throughout and did not allow LSG to recover.
Points Table Impact
| Team | Position Update |
|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | Moved to 2nd place |
| Lucknow Super Giants | Dropped to 9th place |
Rajasthan Royals strengthened their position with this win, while LSG faced another setback.
Match Summary
This match had everything—early wickets, a strong comeback, and a viral celebration moment. Jadeja’s performance with both bat and ball made a big difference.
His “pocket” celebration after Pooran’s wicket added extra excitement to an already important win.
CricketMAN2 will keep bringing more updates and highlights as IPL 2026 continues.
