Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Stars with 93 in RR’s 7-Wicket Win Over LSG | IPL 2026 Match 64

Rajasthan Royals Crush LSG by 7 Wickets Behind Sooryavanshi’s Masterclass

In a high-octane clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, Rajasthan Royals kept their IPL 2026 playoff hopes firmly alive with a commanding 7-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in Match 64. Riding on a sensational 93 from young gun Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the Men in Pink completed a double over LSG this season, sending a strong statement in the business end of the tournament.

LSG Post 220/5 Behind Marsh and Inglis Blaze

After Yashasvi Jaiswal, stepping in as captain for the injured Riyan Parag, opted to bowl first, the Lucknow Super Giants came out firing. Opener Josh Inglis and captain Mitchell Marsh dismantled the RR attack in the powerplay, stitching together an explosive 82-run stand. Inglis was in devastating touch, smashing 60 off just 29 balls, including six fours and four sixes, before falling in the 10th over.

Marsh, looking set for another century, continued his aggressive intent, bringing up his fifty in 25 deliveries. Supported by Nicholas Pooran, who made a quickfire 16, LSG maintained their momentum. However, Marsh’s brilliant 96 off 54 balls ended in heartbreak as he was run out in the final over. LSG ultimately posted a formidable total of 220/5, banking on their bowling to defend the total.

Sooryavanshi Anchors Chase with 93-Run Fireworks

Rajasthan Royals’ response began in style, with Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi piling on 71 runs in the powerplay. Jaiswal was the aggressor early on, scoring 43 off 25 balls, but it was Sooryavanshi who anchored and then exploded when the time came.

After Jaiswal’s dismissal, the 20-year-old left-hander shifted gears dramatically. He played a mature yet ferocious knock, reaching 93 off only 51 deliveries, laced with 10 towering sixes and 7 boundaries. On the cusp of his maiden IPL century, Sooryavanshi fell 7 runs short, but the job was nearly done.

Dhruv Jurel provided the finishing touch with an unbeaten 53 off 37, ensuring RR reached the target with 10 balls to spare. Their 158-run partnership for the third wicket turned the game decisively in Rajasthan’s favor.

POTM Sooryavanshi: “This is Only the Start”

Awarded Player of the Match for his match-winning performance, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi remained grounded in his post-match interview. When asked about his game plan, he said:

“Nothing much. I was just thinking because I was sitting outside during the bowling innings and the wicket looked good. I was thinking that today I shouldn’t rush too much at the start, I should take some time and if I bat for a longer period, it’s going to help the batter at the other end as well.”

On handling the growing attention at such a young age, Sooryavanshi remained refreshingly unaffected:

“I don’t really see too much, I don’t read newspapers and all, so I don’t think too much about it. I just think that this is only the start.”

He also addressed his quirky on-field celebrations, dismissing any hidden meaning:

“I don’t really plan it. There’s no meaning behind it. Even the celebration I did in the last match had no meaning. I just keep trying new things.”

Key Takeaways from Match 64

• Rajasthan Royals complete a double over Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026.
• Yashasvi Jaiswal leads RR in absence of Riyan Parag due to hamstring injury.
• LSG’s 220/5 was their second 220+ score of the season, but their bowling failed to defend it.
• Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 93 is the highest individual score for RR this season.
• RR’s third-wicket partnership of 158 is the second-highest of the tournament so far.

With this win, Rajasthan Royals continue their push for a top-four finish. All eyes will now be on Sooryavanshi — is this the arrival of a new star? If his calm demeanor and explosive bat are anything to go by, the journey has only just begun.