Impact Subs in Today's IPL Match for Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals
Lucknow currently sit in 9th place on the points table, having lost three matches in a row. Rajasthan, meanwhile, are 4th with 8 points from 6 games, but arrive in the capital of Uttar Pradesh following back-to-back away losses.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant has won the toss and elected to field first in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 LSG vs RR encounter against Rajasthan Royals (RR). The Match 32 fixture, held at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, sees both teams desperate for a 'course correction' after suffering consecutive defeats. On a slow Lucknow surface, the tactical deployment of "Impact Players" is expected to be a central theme for both managements. You can follow Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals match scorecard here.
Choosing to bowl first, LSG aim to capitalise on any early moisture before the pitch slows down further under lights. Rishabh Pant, confirmed fully fit following a minor injury scare in last week outing, has opted for an extra bowling option in his starting eleven, featuring the experienced Mohammed Shami and Avesh Khan.
Rajasthan Royals, led by Riyan Parag, have handed another start to 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The youngster will open alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, as the Royals look to exploit the powerplay overs before the Ekana track begins to assist the spinners. Lucknow Weather and Rain Forecast for LSG vs RR IPL 2026 Match
Given that LSG are bowling first, Mohsin's inclusion will be utilised to bolster the seam attack and then be swapped for a specialist batter like Himmat Singh or Abdul Samad during the second-innings chase.
- Himmat Singh
- George Linde
- Manimaran Siddharth
- Matthew Breetzke
- Abdul Samad
Rajasthan Royals have kept Yash Raj Punja as a key tactical substitute. With a batting-heavy top order currently on the field, the Royals are expected to introduce a bowling specialist, potentially Punja or Tushar Deshpande, to defend their total during the second half of the game.
Rajasthan Royals Impact Subs:
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius
- Ravi Singh
- Yash Raj Punja
- Shubham Dubey
- Tushar Deshpande
Lucknow currently sit in 9th place on the points table, having lost three matches in a row. Rajasthan, meanwhile, are 4th with 8 points from 6 games, but arrive in the capital of Uttar Pradesh following back-to-back away losses. A victory tonight is essential for both sides to maintain their trajectory toward the playoffs.
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