RR vs LSG Head to Head Timeline: Every IPL Match, Record and Stat (2022-2025)
Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants have played 6 IPL matches since LSG entered the competition in 2022, and Rajasthan have been the stronger side overall. RR lead 4-2 but every single game in this fixture has been decided by the smallest of margins, making it one of the most thrilling short-format rivalries in the modern IPL era. Five of the six results have been settled by 24 runs or fewer, and three of them came down to single digits. Check the full IPL 2026 schedule to see when these two sides meet next.
RR vs LSG Head to Head Overview
| Stat | Figure |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 6 |
| RR Wins | 4 |
| LSG Wins | 2 |
| No Result | 0 |
| RR Highest Score | 199 |
| LSG Highest Score | 196 |
| RR Lowest Score | 144 |
| LSG Lowest Score | 154 |
| Average Winning Margin | Under 15 runs or 7 wickets |
| Closest Result | LSG won by 2 runs (2025) |
RR’s highest of 199 just edges LSG’s best of 196 by 3 runs. The lowest score comparison shows RR have had one really tough day restricted to 144, while LSG have never gone below 154 in this fixture. Both teams have kept things incredibly tight across all six completed meetings.
Season-by-Season Results (2022-2025)
| Season | Result | Margin | Key Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Match 1 | RR won | 3 runs | Nail-biting opener to rivalry |
| 2022 Match 2 | RR won | 24 runs | RR sweep their debut series vs LSG |
| 2023 | LSG won | 10 runs | LSG get their first win in fixture |
| 2024 Match 1 | RR won | 20 runs | RR back to winning ways |
| 2024 Match 2 | RR won | 7 wickets | RR’s most dominant win in fixture |
| 2025 | LSG won | 2 runs | Closest result in this head to head |
Margin Breakdown
| Match | Winner | Margin Type | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Match 1 | RR | By runs | 3 runs |
| 2022 Match 2 | RR | By runs | 24 runs |
| 2023 | LSG | By runs | 10 runs |
| 2024 Match 1 | RR | By runs | 20 runs |
| 2024 Match 2 | RR | By wickets | 7 wickets |
| 2025 | LSG | By runs | 2 runs |
Five of the six results have been decided by runs rather than wickets, which is unusual for a T20 head to head of this length. That tells you both teams have generally struggled to chase successfully in this fixture, with defending totals proving more effective across most meetings.
Batting and Bowling Records
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Highest Team Total (RR) | 199 |
| Highest Team Total (LSG) | 196 |
| Lowest Total (RR) | 144 |
| Lowest Total (LSG) | 154 |
| Biggest Win by Runs (RR) | 24 runs (2022) |
| Biggest Win by Runs (LSG) | 10 runs (2023) |
| Biggest Win by Wickets (RR) | 7 wickets (2024) |
| Closest Result | LSG won by 2 runs (2025) |
| Results Decided by Runs | 5 out of 6 |
| Results Decided by Wickets | 1 out of 6 |
The 2-run win for LSG in 2025 is the closest result in this fixture and one of the tightest finishes across all IPL head to head rivalries in recent seasons. RR’s 3-run win in 2022 was the second closest, meaning the very first and very last meetings in this timeline have both gone down to the final ball.
Check the complete Rajasthan Royals squad and fixtures and Lucknow Super Giants squad and fixtures for full team details heading into IPL 2026.
Key Moments That Defined This Rivalry
Six games and every single one of them has had a moment that could have changed the result entirely.
- 2022 Match 1: RR’s 3-run win in the very first meeting between these sides set the tone perfectly for what was to come, a fixture decided by the finest of margins
- 2022 Match 2: RR swept the inaugural series with a more comfortable 24-run win, their biggest winning margin in this fixture
- 2023: LSG ended RR’s winning run with a 10-run victory, their first win in this head to head and proof they had found the formula against Rajasthan
- 2024 Match 1: RR responded with a 20-run win before following it up with their only wickets-based victory in this fixture, a 7-wicket result that was their most dominant performance against LSG
- 2025: LSG produced the most dramatic finish in this rivalry, winning by just 2 runs in a game that went down to the very last delivery
How This Fixture Looks Heading Into IPL 2026
RR have been the better side overall but this is not a fixture where the better team wins comfortably. Every game has been competitive and the margins reflect how evenly matched these squads are when they meet.
| Period | RR Wins | LSG Wins | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 to 2023 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2024 to 2025 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Remarkably the last three seasons have produced exactly the same split as the first three, 2-1 in RR’s favour each time. That consistency in the split makes it almost impossible to call who has the upper hand going into IPL 2026, even though RR lead the overall count.
Stay across every result as the season unfolds through the IPL 2026 points table and get all the latest breaking team news through IPL 2026 updates.
FAQs
RR vs LSG Head to Head FAQs
How many times have RR and LSG played in the IPL?
RR and LSG have played 6 times in the IPL from 2022 to 2025. RR lead the head to head 4-2 with no results abandoned.
Who leads the RR vs LSG head to head record?
Rajasthan Royals lead with 4 wins. Lucknow Super Giants have won 2 games across 6 matches.
What is the highest team total in RR vs LSG matches?
RR hold the record with a highest score of 199. LSG’s best in this fixture is 196, just 3 runs behind.
What is the biggest win in RR vs LSG history?
RR’s 24-run win in 2022 is the biggest by runs in this fixture. LSG’s biggest by runs is 10 in 2023. RR also won by 7 wickets in 2024, their only wickets-based win in this head to head.
What is the closest result in RR vs LSG history?
LSG’s 2-run win in 2025 is the closest result in this fixture. RR’s 3-run win in the very first meeting in 2022 is the second closest, making both ends of this timeline the tightest games.
When do RR and LSG play in IPL 2026?
The exact date will be confirmed through the official schedule. IPL 2026 runs from March 28 to May 31 across 10 venues.
