Final result
Rajasthan Royals won by 7 wickets
Player of the match: SV Samson
Result · Indian Premier League
Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · LSG 2–4 RRVenue par · 177Chase success · 54%POTM · SV Samson
Match preview & overview
Royals chase 197 with ease to down Super Giants by 7 wickets
Rajasthan Royals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 7 wickets at BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium on 27 April 2024, chasing down 197 with three wickets to spare. Lucknow posted 196/5, a total built largely in the middle overs where they accumulated 104 runs for one wicket. It was not enough. Rajasthan's top order came out swinging, scoring 60 in the powerplay for the loss of just one wicket, and the Royals never really looked like losing from that point. Sanju Samson took the Player of the Match award.
Lucknow's innings had a familiar shape: a cautious enough powerplay of 46 runs at the cost of two wickets, followed by a significant middle-phase resurgence, before the death overs yielded 46 for two. The total was competitive by Ekana standards, sitting 19 runs above the venue's average first-innings score of 177. On another night it might have been enough.
Rajasthan, though, were in no mood to grind. They finished with 55 death-over runs without conceding a wicket in that phase, a figure well clear of Ekana's death-overs average of 40. The win extended their head-to-head lead over Lucknow to four wins from six meetings.
Pitch report & venue insights
BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow — 44-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2018–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
44
T20 matches hosted
177
Avg 1st-innings score
157
Avg 2nd-innings score
54%
Chase success rate
47
Avg powerplay runs
68%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
Rajasthan Royals lead the series 4–2 from 6 completed matches
Seasons 2022–2025
Series standing
Lucknow Super Giants
Rajasthan Royals6
Total meetings
0
No results
6
In last 6
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Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Rajasthan's powerplay set the tone early
Rajasthan Royals smashed 60 runs in the powerplay for the loss of just one wicket, well above Ekana's venue average of 47. That platform effectively put the chase in their hands before the middle overs began.
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Lucknow's middle overs did the damage with the bat
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Royals' death-overs hitting was exceptional
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Toss decision vindicated for Rajasthan
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Royals extend their head-to-head advantage
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may be of interest at Ekana given the venue's average first-innings score of 177 across 44 matches; consistent run-scorers tend to have more opportunity here than at lower-scoring grounds.
- The toss has historically influenced outcomes at Ekana, with 68 per cent of winners electing to field; markets around match conditions and toss outcomes could reflect this pattern.
- With a chase success rate of 53 per cent at the venue, outright result lines may be tighter than usual; the ground does not strongly favour either batting or bowling first on historical evidence.
- Death-overs performance looks particularly relevant at Ekana. Rajasthan hit 55 from the final phase without a wicket; specialist finisher markets may offer editorial interest when batting second sides have strong death-overs records.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals
What was the result of Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals on 27 April 2024?
Rajasthan Royals won by 7 wickets, chasing down Lucknow Super Giants' total of 196/5 to reach 199/3. The match was played at BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
Who won Player of the Match in this IPL game?
Sanju Samson was awarded the Player of the Match for his contribution to Rajasthan Royals' successful chase.
What is the head-to-head record between Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals?
Rajasthan Royals lead the head-to-head 4-2 across six meetings. Lucknow have won twice; Rajasthan have won four times. Both franchises joined the IPL in 2022.
Where to watch Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals IPL matches in the UK?
IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Subscribers can also stream via Sky Go or purchase a day pass through NOW TV if they do not hold a full Sky subscription.
What did Rajasthan Royals score chasing against Lucknow Super Giants?
Rajasthan Royals reached 199/3, passing Lucknow's 196/5 with 7 wickets in hand. Their powerplay of 60 runs for one wicket was particularly influential in setting up the chase.
What is the pitch like at BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow?
Across 44 IPL matches at Ekana, the average first-innings score is 177 and the average second-innings score is 157. Teams winning the toss opt to field 68 per cent of the time, and chasing sides win 53 per cent of matches, suggesting a modest but real advantage for sides batting second.
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Photo credits (5)
- Sanju Samson — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Quinton de Kock — photo by NAPARAZZI, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
- Ishan Kishan — photo by Tata Ipl 2022, CC BY 3.0 · source
- Rishabh Pant — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Mohammed Shami — photo by NAPARAZZI, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source