LSG vs RR Highlights, IPL 2026: Jofra Archer pockets three wickets to help RR beat LSG by 40 runs

LSG vs RR Highlights, IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals registered a comfortable 40-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL encounter on Wednesday, defending a modest total with a clinical bowling display.Asked to bat first, RR were restricted to 159 for 6 in 20 overs after LSG’s bowlers shared the wickets. Mohammed Shami, Prince Yadav and Mohsin Khan picked up two wickets each to keep Rajasthan in check throughout the innings. Ravindra Jadeja anchored the RR effort with a vital unbeaten 43 off 29 balls, ensuring his side reached a competitive total despite regular breakthroughs.In response, LSG never found stability in their chase of 160. Mitchell Marsh fought hard with a well-made 55, but lacked support from the other end as Rajasthan’s bowlers dominated proceedings. Jofra Archer led the attack with impressive figures of 3 for 20, consistently troubling the batters with pace and accuracy.The LSG innings unraveled quickly after a few promising starts, as RR kept striking at regular intervals. Without substantial partnerships, the chase lost direction, and the home side were eventually bowled out for 119 in 18 overs.Archer’s fiery spell proved decisive, while the rest of the bowling unit complemented him well to complete a dominant all-round performance for Rajasthan.