Format: 11 players | Credits: 100 | Max players from one team: 7
Role
Player
Team
WK
Dhruv Jurel (VC)
RR
BAT
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (C)
RR
BAT
Yashasvi Jaiswal
RR
BAT
Aiden Markram
LSG
BAT
Ayush Badoni
LSG
ALL
Mitchell Marsh
LSG
ALL
Ravindra Jadeja
RR
ALL
Rishabh Pant
LSG
BOWL
Jofra Archer
RR
BOWL
Ravi Bishnoi
RR
BOWL
Prince Yadav
LSG
IMPACT Player
Ayush Badoni / Sandeep Sharma
LSG / RR
Who Will Win Today? IPL Prediction LSG vs RR
LSG vs RR Dream11 Today Prediction: Rajasthan Royals are favored to win due to their strong batting lineup and LSG’s poor recent form.
Rajasthan Royals started with four wins but are now struggling after two straight defeats to struggling teams. Lucknow Super Giants are coming into the match with three straight losses while RR have also lost their last two games.
RR’s Strength: The Royals began their campaign with home victories against Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru and also beat Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. Jofra Archer has taken eight wickets for RR this season. In their last match against KKR, Archer equalled the IPL record for most first-ball wickets.
LSG’s Weakness: In terms of team combination, LSG has looked all over the place as their batters and bowlers have both failed to deliver with consistency. LSG have won just two of their nine matches at the Ekana since the start of IPL 2025. Their 41% win rate here is the lowest among all teams at their home grounds.
LSG vs RR Dream11 Today: Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Captain (C): Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR)
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been RR’s top scorer this season with 246 runs in six games at a stunning strike rate of 236.53. His strike rate of 236.53 is the highest for any batter with 200-plus runs in IPL 2026. On any surface, at any stage, this 15-year-old is the most explosive and reliable captaincy pick in this contest.
Vice-Captain (VC): Dhruv Jurel (RR)
Dhruv Jurel has been impressive in IPL 2026, scoring 181 runs at a superb strike rate of 170.75 and is a must-pick for any fantasy team. He provides the perfect blend of consistency and firepower in the middle order and is excellent value as vice-captain.
GL Differential Pick: Aiden Markram (LSG)
Markram is LSG’s top scorer heading into this game with 162 runs in six matches at a strike rate of 160.39. He oozed class in the last game, scoring 42 off just 22 balls. Low ownership in RR-heavy GL teams makes him a sharp differential pick who can deliver handsomely if LSG’s top order fires.
LSG vs RR Dream11 Pitch Factor
The black-soil pitch at Ekana usually makes run-scoring difficult compared to India’s other venues. In two matches at this venue this season, LSG failed to defend a total of 141 against DC while losing by 54 runs against PBKS. Statistically, chasing teams have won 14 of 24 matches at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.
The dew factor is expected to play a significant role in the second innings, allowing the ball to come onto the bat more easily. There is no threat of rain, meaning a full 40-over match is expected. Expect first innings totals in the 155-175 range; this is not a flat batting track.
Toss Prediction
Expect the toss-winning captain to bowl first. The dew factor at Ekana makes chasing easier, and the consistent IPL 2026 trend of fielding first after winning the toss will hold here. Both captains will know the second innings advantage well.
Head-to-Head: In 6 IPL meetings, RR hold a commanding 4-2 lead over LSG. More importantly, RR are unbeaten at Ekana, having chased down 196 to win by 7 wickets in their last visit in 2024.
Verdict: RR to win. Superior head-to-head record, an unbeaten away record at Ekana, a sharper bowling attack led by Archer and Bishnoi, and LSG’s alarming home form all point in Rajasthan’s direction — despite both sides going through a rough patch.
LSG vs RR Dream11 Today: Key Players to Watch
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR)
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s strike rate of 236.53 is the highest for any batter with 200-plus runs in IPL 2026, and he is also closing in on 1,000 runs in T20 cricket. He is the most talked-about cricketer in this tournament right now and the match’s biggest X-factor.
Prince Yadav (LSG)
The 24-year-old pacer is LSG’s leading wicket-taker with 11 wickets so far this season and has consistently been their most reliable bowler when everything else around him has struggled. On a pitch that assists pacers early, Prince Yadav is a must-pick.
Jofra Archer (RR)
For the first time in three seasons, Jofra Archer has looked at his menacing best in the IPL, consistently letting them rip at 145kph and troubling batters with hard lengths and lift even off docile decks. He is RR’s most dangerous weapon and a standout bowler pick.
Ravi Bishnoi (RR)
Bishnoi has already claimed 10 wickets this season, including his best performance of 4/41 against Gujarat Titans. On a Lucknow pitch that aids spinners in the middle overs, he is the most impactful bowler in this fixture and a strong GL captaincy option.
Disclaimer: This article is for entertainment and fantasy sports purposes only. Cricket is unpredictable. Please make your final team selections at your own discretion.
Pankaj Suyal is a sports enthusiast and fantasy gaming expert who transforms his love for the game into compelling content. From match previews to player analysis and trending updates, he brings the sports world closer to his readers. When he is not writing, you will find him creating fantasy team or deep into a book (Yes, he is a bibliophile).
