Yesterday Match Result: Rishabh Pant’s LSG implode as RR seal 40-run win

NEW DELHI: A clinical bowling display powered Rajasthan Royals to a comprehensive 40-run win over Lucknow Super Giants, as a promising effort with the ball from Mohammed Shami and Co. went in vain due to a shocking batting collapse.

Chasing a modest 160, LSG never found momentum and were bundled out for just 119 in 18 overs. The slide began with skipper Rishabh Pant falling to an ill-judged sweep, triggering a collapse that exposed the fragility of the middle order.

Shami, Mohsin shine in vain

Earlier, it was Shami who set the tone with a masterclass in seam bowling. His twin strikes — removing Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel off successive deliveries — rocked RR early. Alongside him, Mohsin Khan used bounce and movement effectively to dismiss teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Shimron Hetmyer.

The impressive Prince Yadav added further bite with two wickets, ensuring RR were restricted to a below-par 159/6. The trio combined to bowl a remarkable number of dot balls, strangling the Royals’ scoring rate.

However, their efforts were undone by an undisciplined chase. While Mitchell Marsh fought with a gritty 55, wickets kept tumbling at the other end. Poor shot selection from the likes of Nicholas Pooran and others meant LSG never truly threatened the target.

Jadeja’s all-round brilliance proves decisive

For RR, it was the experience of Ravindra Jadeja that made the difference. His unbeaten 43 off 29 balls rescued the innings after yet another top-order wobble and ensured a competitive total.

Jadeja then chipped in with the ball, removing Pooran with clever variations, underlining his value as a match-winner. He found good support from Jofra Archer, who dismissed Aiden Markram with a sharp rising delivery, and Nandre Burger, who accounted for Pant.

Despite questions around their inconsistent batting, RR’s bowlers once again delivered under pressure to secure a crucial win. The result lifted them to second place on the points table, while LSG were left to rue another missed opportunity.

All eyes on MI vs CSK blockbuster

With this contest wrapped up, attention now shifts to a blockbuster clash as Mumbai Indians take on Chennai Super Kings at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. Both five-time champions are desperate to revive their campaigns, setting the stage for a high-stakes encounter in match No. 33 of IPL 2026.