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.
Currently trailing 2-0, Harmanpreet Kaur’s side must secure a victory at the DP World Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg to keep the series alive. The Proteas, led by the in-form Laura Wolvaardt, have been clinical so far, winning the first two fixtures in Durban comfortably.
In their six previous encounters, Rajasthan Royals have emerged victorious on four occasions, while Lucknow have won twice. Notably, Lucknow's last win against the Royals was a narrow two-run victory in the 2025 season.
Real Madrid and England midfielder Jude Bellingham has acquired a minority stake in The Hundred team Birmingham Phoenix, marking a significant cross-sport investment.
Multan Sultans, currently second in the standings, are on the verge of securing a playoff spot, while the Kingsmen are fighting to maintain their late-season momentum following a string of three consecutive victories.
The One8 Commune restaurant in Bengaluru, previously associated with cricketer Virat Kohli, has ceased operations following a court order over significant unpaid rent and other dues, coming months after Kohli had distanced himself from the establishment.
Pakistan international all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz is currently under investigation by the Pakistan Cricket Board after reportedly testing positive for recreational drug use during the recent T20 World Cup. The development has led to the cancellation of his contract with Surrey for the upcoming T20 Blast.
A light-hearted exchange between MS Dhoni and former teammate Deepak Chahar has gone viral, adding a layer of camaraderie and anticipation to the upcoming high-stakes IPL 2026 encounter between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium.
A video showing South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada smoking at the Gujarat Titans team hotel during the IPL 2026 season has gone viral, drawing significant attention and reigniting discussions about athlete conduct, especially in light of his past disciplinary issues.
Karachi Kings captain David Warner has won the toss and elected to bat first in a crucial encounter for the Kings, who are currently struggling in the bottom half of the table. Peshawar Zalmi, led by Babar Azam, enter the match in dominant form, having already secured seven wins from eight matches this season.
Actress Izabelle Leite has delivered a blunt response to a viral post comparing her to other women linked to Virat Kohli. After Kohli allegedly liked a post by German vlogger LizLaz, fans created a collage featuring his past and present associations. Leite criticized the obsession with her 12-year-old relationship with the cricketer.
s Lucknow Super Giants host Rajasthan Royals at the Ekana Stadium tonight, April 22, the weather forecast predicts dry, hot conditions with zero chance of rain. Get the full weather and pitch report here.
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